By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

What will happen to Lauri Markkanen?

The Bulls have been one of the busiest teams in the NBA this offseason, and the final piece of business for Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley is Lauri Markkanen. Which teams are looking to sign him? Will the Bulls do a sign and trade or will they just let him walk? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill break down Markkanen's offseason and predict what may happen. Later in the pod, the crew discusses the Bulls' Summer League team and dive into the Olympic team's gold medal game vs. France.(2:00) - Charlotte Hornets are reported to be interested in Lauri Markkanen(10:00) - Can the Bulls get anything for Lauri if they do a sign and trade or is his value too low?(20:50) - Bulls Summer league roster. What should fans be watching for from Patrick Williams, Marko Simonović, and Ayo Dosunmu(29:00) - Could LaMarcus Aldridge return to the NBA and sign with the Bulls? (34:48) - Team USA plays in the gold medal game vs France

Bulls trade for DeMar DeRozen, is this the final piece?

In part 3 of the Bulls free-agency recap, the Bulls go get another All-star in DeMar DeRozen from the San Antonio Spurs. The Bulls will sign DeRozen to a three-year $85 million contract and trade Thaddeus Young and Al-Farouq Aminu from the Bulls as well as a future first-round pick, a 2022 second-round pick via the Lakers as well as the Bulls' own 2025 second-round pick. KC Johnson, Jason Goff, and Rob Schaefer break down the trade and if the Bulls will be ready to contend for a top spot in the East, is this a good fit for the Bulls, and much more.

Bulls free agency recap Pt. 2: Bulls end up going with Caruso over Rose

In part 2 of the Bulls free agency recap special, KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer recap the first day of free agency, go into depth into the Alex Caruso signing by the Bulls, how close were the Bulls to signing Derrick Rose, comparing John Paxson's first 2 years as leader of the Bulls basketball ops to Artūras Karnišova, and break down Zach LaVine's position on wanting "respect" with his new upcoming contract.(1:00) - KC Johnson gives his thoughts on the Lonzo Ball signing(4:50) - How did Alex Caruso become a Bull and did the Rose return almost happen(11:00) - John Paxson's first 2 years vs Artūras Karnišova's first 2 years(19:20) - Zach LaVine wants respect with his next contract

Bulls free agency recap Pt.1: Bulls sign Lonzo Ball to 4yr $85 million

After all the rumors, Lonzo Ball is officially a Chicago Bull. The Bulls signed Ball to a 4yr $85 million contract via sign and trade with the New Orleans Pelicans for Tomas Satoransky, Garrett Temple, and a second round pick. Rob Schaefer, Jason Goff, and Tony Gill break down the signing, what can Lonzo bring to the Bulls, and a lot more in part 1 of the Bulls free agency recap. (2:00) - First reactions to the Bulls signing Lonzo Ball(10:00) - What does Lonzo bring to the Bulls and how will he be used(18:00) - Does Patrick Williams need to be a star for this team to work?(30:00) - Does Lonzo finally fix all of the Bulls play making issues?(43:00) - Bulls are being connected to DeMar DeRozan

Interview with Ayo Dosunmu’s high school coach Nick Irvin

With the 38th pick in this year's draft, the Bulls selected Chicago native Ayo Dosunmu. To get a deeper look into who Ayo is, K.C. Johnson is joined by Nick Irvin, former head coach of Morgan Park high school and current assistant coach at Western Illinois. Nick and K.C. discuss Ayo's background, what kind of player the Bulls are getting and what fans can expect from the rookie.(1:00) - Nick Irvin on what type of basketball player the Bulls are getting in Ayo: "They are getting a winner"(6:20) - Ayo stories of winning back-to-back state championships at Morgan Park(10:20) - Irvin on Ayo's respect for Derrick Rose and learning to play for your home town team(14:10) - How will Ayo handle not being a first-round pick?

Bulls draft Chicago native Ayo Dosunmu 38th overall

Illinois guard and Chicago native Ayo Dosunmu is drafted by the Chicago Bulls in the second round 38th overall to much joy by Bulls fans. Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, KC Johnson, and Tony Gill break down the pick, and comments made by Ayo, and Bulls VP of Basketball Ops Artūras Karnišovas, and what can be expected from the newest Bull.(1:30) - First impressions of Ayo Dosunmu as a Chicago Bull(8:40) - Does the Bulls drafting Ayo impact, Coby White or Tomáš Satoranský?(16:30) - Should the Bulls have taken Auburn guard Sharife Cooper instead of Ayo?(25:00) - Notes from the NBA Draft(28:35) - Team USA Olympics review. USA vs the Tomáš Satoranský led Czech Republic

Bulls have decisions to make in finding a point guard

The NBA Draft is this Thursday, which means free agency is also right around the corner. The Bulls have decisions to make. Rob Schaefer, Jason Goff, and K.C. Johnson break down the options the Bulls have to fix their point guard issues including Lonzo Ball, Derrick Rose and Dennis Schröder. Later in the podcast, the crew also discusses the draft, and since the Bulls don't have a first-round pick what are viable options in the second round. Oh and Team USA, TF!?(1:40) - Bulls need to address point guard, what are their realistic options this offseason?(12:00) - Better fit: Lonzo Ball or Dennis Schröder?(18:45) - What is going to happen to Lauri Markkanen?(26:00) - Options in the second round for the Bulls(30:40) - Team USA is giving off real 2004 Olympic team vibes

Zach LaVine clears protocol, Bulls enter NFT game

Jason Goff and NBC Sports Chicago Bulls reporter Rob Schaefer run down a list of offseason news: Zach LaVine clearing protocols and preparing to join the US Olympic team in Tokyo, what to expect when 2020 second-round pick Marko Simonovic joins the team and Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the Bucks to a championship. Later in the show, Bulls director of digital Dan Moriarty joins Schaefer to discuss the team's foray into the world of NFTs.(1:10) - Zach LaVine updates(6:00) - Bulls 2020 second-round pick Marko Simonović is coming to the Bulls(12:30) - The Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Championship. How will Giannis be remembered?(30:10) - Why are people disrespecting the great Michael Wesley Redd? (Tony edit)(36:20) - Bulls director of digital, Dan Moriarty on the newest Bulls product for fans, The Bulls Legacy series collection NFT

Zach LaVine in safety protocol again, NBA Finals, and D. Rose Hall of Fame

In a jam-packed episode, the Bulls Talk crew of Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill, and KC Johnson debate Derrick Rose's Hall of Fame chances and if he should get his jersey retired, the NBA Finals and if the Bucks are going to win it, Zach LaVine's play on the Olympic team, and they react live to the news that Zach will be placed on the Health & Safety protocol.(1:15) - Will Derrick Rose get into the Basketball Hall of Fame and will he get his jersey retired by the Bulls(9:30) - Team USA vs Spain review(16:40) - Does Zach LaVine have an opportunity to grow his legacy with a great Olympic run?(25:13) - Zach LaVine opens up about his contract with the Bulls(31:30) - BREAKING: Zach LaVine will be put in the Health & Safety protocol and will not be traveling with Team USA to Tokyo

Zach LaVine interview on Olympics, extension, Bulls offseason

NBC Sports Chicago Bulls reporter Rob Schaefer is joined by Zach LaVine -- live in Las Vegas -- to discuss a wide range of Bulls topics. LaVine shares his thoughts on Team USA’s training camp, what he expects from the Tokyo Olympics, his evaluation of Patrick Williams’ Select Team performance, his thoughts on looming extension talks with the Bulls, and much more.(2:04) - LaVine discusses his experience on the Olympic team so far(6:12) - Adapting to a new role on team USA than he's used to with the Bulls(12:20) - Patrick Williams' play for the USA select team(16:15) - LaVine's thoughts on his new contract negotiations and what he wants(23:15) - LaVine speaks to becoming a leader on a playoff team and what he needs to do to push the Bulls forward