By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Should Bulls look to trade Thaddeus Young?

Coming off a great win vs the Indiana Pacers, the Bulls are handling close games a lot better and a lot of that has to do with the rising play of Bulls veteran Thaddeus Young. With Thad's production continuing to increase off the bench, is it time for the Bulls to really consider trading him for future assets, at the detriment of the current roster for this season? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss what they think the Bulls should do. Later they also discuss the return of Wendell Carter Jr. from injury, and Zach Lavine taking over another game with a huge shot vs the Pacers.(4:00) - The Bulls are winning games they have been known for losing in seasons past and Thad Young is a huge reason for that(10:53) - Is what the Bulls do with Thad Young a sign of how they view this roster and this team?(18:36) - The return of Wendell Carter Jr. How was his first outing and can he still grow his game with the amount of time left this season?(30:00) - Zach Lavine scores another 30 points, are we being too nitpicky with Zach's game and how does he keep making these ridiculous shots?

Zach LaVine, Coby White set records with Adam Amin

Zach LaVine and Coby White became the first ever teammates to both make eight 3s in a game on their way to a dominant win over the New Orleans Pelicans. To discuss the historic night, Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer are joined by Bulls TV play-by-play voice Adam Amin. The crew gets into the play of Zach LaVine and how he's perceived in Chicago, whether Coby White will be more C.J. McCollum or Chris Paul, taking over for Chicago broadcasting legend Neil Funk and broadcasting during a pandemic. Later in the pod, the crew debates who has been the most improved Bulls player this season. (2:21) - Jason Goff tells the story of playing basketball with a famous Hip Hop producer (10:40) - Adam Amin describes the differences between doing a national game and a local game (16:01) - Announcing a game in an empty arena with barely any fans (23:25) - Calling Zach LaVine games and Zach's perception by some Bulls fans (41:15) - Is Coby White more CJ McCollum or Chris Paul? (55:40) - What is an NBA court like with no crowd noise? (59:28) - Most improved Bulls so far this season

Bulls lose tough one to Wizards & the jersey guy Mack Mclendon

The Bulls drop a tough one to one of the league's worst teams in the Washington Wizards. In an evaluation year, are things becoming clearer about this roster? Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer react to the disappointing close loss and really break down: Is Coby White the lead point guard for the future of the Bulls? Later in the podcast, a special guest joins. Mack Mclendon, who you know as the "jersey guy" from Bulls-Magic, hops on with Jason to discuss his viral moment from Saturday night.(1:30) - The Bulls loss to a BAD Wizards team and they shouldn't have(9:40) - Should Coby White continue to start at the point guard or should he be used differently?(20:00) - Is Coby trying to play point guard hurting his natural scoring ability?(31:00) - Daniel Gafford's play in the starting lineup. Picking up tough fouls is hurting his time on the court.(40:00) - Has enough time passed on this roster to know what it can be together?(49:28) - Jersey Guy Mack Mclendon joins Jason Goff

Zach LaVine on All-Star selections and his Bulls career

Zach LaVine is having another All-Star caliber season, but how does he feel about his candidacy? K.C. Johnson sits down with LaVine as they have an in-depth conversation about the All-Star game, his almost-career in baseball, and on the anniversary of his ACL injury 4 years ago, LaVine explains the difficulties of going through rehab and getting back to form. All that and a lot more as Zach LaVine joins the best Bulls podcast out, the Bulls Talk podcast. (1:45) - Zach LaVine on his baseball career (6:00) - Seattle hoop culture (9:55) - Coming back from his ACL tear 4 years ago (13:35) - Missing being an All-Star last year and being confident that there aren’t 12 players in the Eastern Conference better than him (17:40) - Zach lists his all-time favorite dunker (22:00) - Favorite Kevin Garnett story

Lauri Markkanen is heating up and Thad-gic Johnson too

Lauri Markkanen is averaging 20 points and shooting over 50% from the field this year and recently has put up back to back 30 point games. Is he coming back to form? Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss the recent streak of Lauri Markkanen and if this will be sustainable. The crew also dives into the play of Thad Young aka Thad-gic Johnson after is near triple double performances.(5:14) - LeBron James has an incident with a fan(8:50) - Is this the real Lauri Markkanen?(17:20) - Zach and Lauri are playing well together for the first time(24:04) - Is the best version of Coby White being wasted due to him being a traditional point guard?(29:35) - The start and origin of Thad-gic Johnson(37:35) - Who will win league MVP

What does Karnišovas think of Bulls roster with The Athletic’s Zach Harper

One quarter of the 2020-21 campaign is now gone, and it has flown by. In a season where Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley are evaluating the Bulls’ roster, what do they think about this team? Which combination of the core should stay? To help answer these questions and join in on the fun with Jason, K.C., and Rob, The Athletic's Zach Harper stops by. The crew also dives into the "gunner" narrative around Zach Lavine and the improvement the Bulls have made under Billy Donovan. Later in the podcast, Jason, Rob, and K.C. discuss Wendell Carter Jr.'s injury, if Zach Lavine is an All-Star, and Jason tributes his friend, the late Sekou Smith. (3:30) - How can the Bulls get to the next level in national attention? (11:00) - The impact of coaching on a team (18:00) - Is the style the Bulls are playing offensively sustainable? (25:20) - NBA fans making excuses for certain players and not others (29:00) - How will the starters respond to being outplayed by the bench? (36:30) - Is Zach LaVine an All-Star? (41:34) - Jason's tribute to Sekou Smith

LeBron James led Lakers show Bulls how far they are

Over the weekend the Bulls took a big loss versus LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the champion Lakers. After a decent stretch of good basketball, did that loss show Bulls fans how far this team is from a championship? The Bulls talk crew of Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson discuss and put in perspective the loss against the Lakers and what that could mean for Zach Lavine and Lauri Markkanen as their contracts and future's with the Bulls are uncertain. Later in the podcast, the crew remembers Kobe Bryant as today marks the 1 year anniversary of his unfortunate death.(2:04) - How Bulls matchup vs good teams in the NBA(9:00) - Addressing the serious issues on the Bulls(14:55) - Are the Bulls farther away from contending than you thought?(20:18) - What are the other parts of Zach Lavine's game he needs to improve on?(31:20) - Will Lauri Markkanen be able to get to the next level as a Bull?(38:55) - Rookie of the year odds. Where is Patrick Williams on the list?(45:50) - Remembering Kobe Bryant

Is Zach LaVine a superstar with Yahoo! Sports’ Vincent Goodwill

In an hour long episode you will not want to skip, Jason Goff and K.C. Johnson are joined by former Bulls media colleague Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports to debate the biggest question facing the Bulls: Is Zach LaVine a legit NBA superstar? The crew also shares hilarious stories of covering the NBA that you won't hear anywhere else and discusses how Kyrie Irving is being received by the media. This is an episode you are going to want to listen to all the way through. Don't forget to rate 5 stars, review, and share the podcast.(4:25) - Vincent Goodwill joins the podcast to Jason's surprise(10:25) - The impact of the pandemic on the NBA(20:24) - Is it harder or easier to score big points on a bad team? Is Zach LaVine an empty stats player?(32:28) - Hilarious stories of covering the NBA(46:50) - NBA players vs the media (The curious case of Kyrie Irving)

Zach LaVine’s evolution, Lauri Markkanen’s rise under Billy Donovan

The Bulls are on a two-game winning streak and look as good as they've ever been under new head coach Billy Donovan. Can this be sustained? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the Bulls' growth so far this season and if this is the new normal for the Bulls instead of second-half meltdowns fans were used to. The guys also break down Zach LaVine's growth as a scorer and playmaker this year and Lauri Markkanen's assimilation back to the team after being in the NBA's safety protocol.(2:20) - Impressions from the win vs the Houston Rockets, Bulls scoring is balanced(9:00) - Bulls depth is coming through for them(14:00) - Zach LaVine is on a real pace to be an all-star this year(20:10) - For the first time, the LaVine/Markkanen pick and roll is working(25:15) - This team and the veterans on it are working together better under Billy Donovan(31:00) - Are the Bulls on track to be in the playoffs?

James Harden trade, Bulls fandom beginnings and mailbag questions

The Bulls have not played a game in a while, but the Bulls Talk crew has got you. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss how the Bulls are viewed in comparison to the Bears, where their fandom for the Bulls started and the Zach LaVine era. Should fans buy stock in the Bulls now?Later in the podcast, the crew answers fan questions and breaks down the James Harden trade. Will the Kyrie Irving-Kevin Durant-Harden trio work out in Brooklyn? How were NBA title odds affected? This is the start of the road to 10,000 downloads. Share, rate five stars, and review!(3:20) - What is it like with no Bulls game for a week?(14:20) - When should Bulls fans fully invest in this team?(27:20) - How should fans treat teams that haven't gotten better?(32:50) - Twitter mailbag questions(42:20) - Which backcourt is better: Kirk Hinrich-Ben Gordon or Zach LaVine-Coby White?(46:00) - James Harden is a Brooklyn Net(54:40) - Odds to win the East now that the Brooklyn Nets have James Harden