By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Zach LaVine’s play on Team USA, Bobby Portis contributes to a winning run

Rob Schaefer has boots on the ground on Team USA in Las Vegas as Team USA losing the second exhibition to the Australian national team. Rob and KC Johnson, discuss the goings-on in Las Vegas, Zach Lavine's contributions to the team, what his role is looking like with the team, and should American basketball fans be worried that this team could not win the gold. Later in the pod, the crew breaks down the NBA Finals and the impact former Bull Bobby Portis is making with his new team.(1:40) - Covering live games with live in-person press conferences(5:00) - Should American basketball fans be alarmed that Team USA has lost the first 2 exhibition games?(11:24) - What is Zach LaVine's role on Team USA?(24:10) - NBA Finals review and Bobby Portis is making his presence known in the Finals

Fran Fraschilla on Olympics, international scouting, Zach LaVine

Fran Fraschilla joins host Jason Goff to discuss the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, international play, Zach LaVine's first Olympics, Artūras Karnišovas' international scouting, and a lot more.(1:55) - Team USA vs. Nigeria preview(5:20) - The impact international players have had on the NBA game(9:30) - Artūras Karnišovas' history as a scout and international player(17:30) - What will Zach LaVine learn from this experience in the Olympics?

Teammates again, ex-Bulls Rose and Williams gelling on ESPN

The 2002-03 Bulls endured a trying season, one where Jalen Rose and Jay Williams landed in the spotlight often—and sometimes appeared at odds. Now, the ex-Bulls are teammates again, creating strong chemistry on ESPN’s “NBA Countdown.” Over the past couple of weeks, KC Johnson caught up with both Williams and Rose to compare memories of that season and discuss their media careers in advance of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Patrick Williams makes US Select Team, Fake Bulls trades

Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss Patrick Williams being named to the US Select Team, which will be practicing against the Olympic team; a trade scenario for Spencer Dinwiddie that may fix the Bulls’ need at point guard; if Thad Young is in the long-term plans for the franchise; and Chris Paul making it to the NBA Finals. Oh, and Cam Payne.(4:25) - Benefits Patrick Williams will get playing with and against the best players in the world on the US Select Team(12:40) - Possible trade scenarios for the Bulls to get Spencer Dinwiddie(22:10) - Will Thad Young be a key piece for the Bulls moving forward?(34:30) - Chri Paul makes his first Finals appearance

Scottie Pippen airing grievances, Zach LaVine officially Team USA

In this episode of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss Bulls legend Scottie Pippen's hot boy summer of interviews, Zach LaVine officially being named to the Team USA roster for the Tokyo Olympics, and if the NBA Playoffs are good this year despite injuries. We thought we knew you Pip smh.(2:00) - We are reliving the "Last Dance" with Scottie Pippen setting flames across the nation about his career and time with the Bulls(8:00) - Scottie calls Phil Jackson a racist(18:10) - Are the 2021 NBA playoffs fun?(26:16) - Zach LaVine is officially named to Team USA. Is it time for Zach to recruit?

Bulls lose pick, Zach LaVine heading to Olympics

We all knew it was likely but now it's a reality. The Bulls end up with no pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft; they’ll convey the No. 8 pick to the Orlando Magic for All-Star Nikola Vučević. Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill break down the potential impact of not having a pick in this year's draft and what it means for the Bulls and the path Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley have to take to improve the team. They also discuss Zach LaVine heading to the Olympics and how that helps him and the Bulls.(2:30) - Reaction to the Bulls missing the lottery and having two central division teams selecting in the top 4(9:00) - What is next for Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley this offseason now that they don't have a lottery pick?(12:00) - Zach LaVine commits to play for Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics(20:05) - Thad Young receives the NBA's Hustle Award(29:00) - Review of the NBA's Conference Finals

Is Ben Simmons a viable option for the Bulls?

The number one seed in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers, are out of the playoffs and people had things to say. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss Josh Smith's comments on Doc Rivers, the reaction to Ben Simmons on social media, whether the Bulls can be close to what Atlanta has become after being in the same tier, and if Ben Simmons can be the next point guard for the Chicago Bulls.(2:00) - Josh Smith trashes Doc Rivers and Mike Woodson and makes it personal(10:50) - Does Ben Simmons have a mental block to shoot?(18:00) - Will the Bulls be in the pursuit of Ben Simmons and how could he fit?(27:00) - Spencer Dinwiddie declines his option with the Nets, could he return to the Bulls organization?(35:00) - Can/will the Bulls turn it around and be competitive with the Hawks next season?

Patrick Williams makes All-Rookie Second team

After being selected to the All-Rookie second team, KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss his selection and if they were expecting it or should another rookie have gotten his spot. Later in the pod, the crew discusses the many coaching changes around the league and discusses the future of Bulls coach Billy Donovan now that teams around the league are cutting ties with coaches early. The crew also talks injuries in the NBA playoffs and the NBA lottery.(2:40) - The Bulls have back to back All-Rookie team selections in Coby White and Patrick Williams(11:35) - A LOT of NBA coaches are leaving and/or getting fired, what does that mean for the tenure and future of Bulls coach Bily Donovan?(18:40) - Coaches relationships with team management(26:30) - Marc Eversley will represent the Bulls at the NBA lottery

All-Time Point guard ranking, sitdown with Marc Eversley

Chris Paul is on a historic run but is he a top 5 point guard all-time? Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill debate and rank the greatest point guards and discuss how fans will view a LeBron James-less NBA Finals. Later in the podcast, Rob sits down with Bulls GM Marc Eversley to discuss his newest role as he is set to join the Canada Basketball Board of Directors.(2:00) - 2nd round playoff reviews(10:00) - Will fans care that LeBron James isn't in the Finals and watch?(25:10) - Is Chris Paul a top 5 point guard of all time?(52:20) - Rob Schaefer interview with Marc Eversley

Coby White out at least 4 months, NBA playoff talk

It was announced Thursday by the Bulls that Coby White had successful surgery on his left shoulder which will have him out a minimum of 4 months before he is re-evaluated. K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the crushing blow for the Bulls and discuss the pressing issue of the Bulls and their need for a point guard ASAP. Later in the podcast, Jason Goff returns from vacation and joins K.C. and Rob to discuss the MVP, NBA playoffs, and Scottie Pippen's new tell-all book.(1:20) - Coby White tears his labrum doing basketball activities(7:30) - Bulls will need to add a guard as a top priority(12:00) - Options the Bulls have at point guard this offseason(13:06) - Jason Goff returns from vacation and rejoins the podcast(26:40) - Tom Thibodeau wins Coach of the Year(42:40) - Scottie Pippen is set to release his tell-all book