By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show
Welcome to By The Horns, a podcast covering the Chicago Bulls. Hosted by Bulls Countdown Live host Camron Smith and CHSN Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. We’ll bring you the latest updates along with guest interviews and breaking news. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday.
Episodes

Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Tuesday Dec 08, 2020
Bulls training camp is in session and there are good things coming out of camp. The Bulls Talk crew of Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the pleasant surprises coming from camp, including how fast Patrick Williams is picking up the NBA game, Coby White running the offense and the high praise new head coach Billy Donovan and EVP of Basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas have given Bulls star Zach LaVine. Later in the podcast, the guys go around the NBA and debate which publicist job would you want right now: James Harden's or Kyrie Irving's?(5:53) - What have we learned about how the new Bulls are operating so far?(13:06) - Zach LaVine receives high praise from Billy Donovan(24:40) - Is Zach LaVine an empty calories scorer?(28:30) - Do the Bulls have an opportunity to take over the city of Chicago?(36:20) - Exciting things coming from Bulls training camp(42:35) - Whose publicist would you rather be: James Harden's or Kyrie Irving's?

Friday Dec 04, 2020
Friday Dec 04, 2020
Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson discuss and appreciate the career of Joakim Noah with him likely heading into retirement. Later in the pod, the crew breaks down the opening of training camp as Bulls players and new leadership meet the media to discuss their goals for the team and the franchise.(1:57) - Joakim Noah is one of the best Bulls ever(9:10) - Joakim Noah or Spencer Hawes in the 2007 NBA draft(15:40) - Is Joakim Noah one of the most disliked Bulls by opposing fan bases?(20:39) - Most important storylines from the start of Bulls training camp(26:52) - Coby White is about to get the keys to run the team(36:55) - Russell Westbrook is traded for John Wall

Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
Tuesday Dec 01, 2020
The Bulls are preparing to start training camp for the new season, and it's time to break it all down. Joining Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson, is Cody Westerlund of 670 the Score as they discuss what fans should expect in the first week, competition battles on the Bulls and where the new regime’s focus is as they embark on a new era of the Bulls basketball. (4:30) - How is the NBA preparing to play without a bubble? (12:20) - How can Bulls management evaluate this team during a pandemic? (20:15) - How will the Bulls address the point guard position? (26:42) - Position battle for the Bulls: Whose minutes with Patrick Williams be taking? (37:04) - What can Patrick Williams be in the NBA?

Friday Nov 27, 2020
Friday Nov 27, 2020
Thanksgiving season is here and there is plenty to be thankful for as a basketball fan. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, Kevin Anderson, and Tony Gill discuss what they are thankful for as NBA and Bulls observers. Each member of the Bulls Talk team mentions and share funny and great stories about their experience covering the Bulls and following the NBA in a very special Thanksgiving episode of the Bulls Talk podcast.(2:30) - Bulls fans have a new hope with a new regime in the front office(6:10) - Should Bulls fans be thankful for Jim Boylen?(12:40) - Things an NBA fan should be thankful for(20:55) - Reasons why we all should be thankful for LeBron James(29:15) - Giving fans a behind the scenes look into the Bulls Talk podcast

Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
Tuesday Nov 24, 2020
During a weekend of big transactions, the new Bulls front office signed Garrett Temple, and stood pat otherwise. Will that be the only addition to the team for this season? Filling in for host Jason Goff, Kevin Anderson is in with K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer as they discuss the Temple signing, what it means for the roster and what direction the Bulls may be headed this year. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses if Coby White will be the opening starter and the NBA's biggest winner's and losers in free agency.(1:34) - The Bulls seemed to be trying to find a playmaker, but take pick up forwards in the draft and in free agency. Where they really looking for one?(9:20) - What message does it send to Coby and Zach that the Bulls didn't get a playmaker?(16:40) - How will the new Bulls front office evaluate this team?(26:15) - How will fans feel about the returning roster?(35:20) - Biggest winners of free agency in the NBA(41:50) - Biggest losers in free agency

Friday Nov 20, 2020
Friday Nov 20, 2020
After the Bulls selected Patrick Williams fourth overall, fans were confused, wondering who Patrick Williams is and what can he bring to the Bulls. The Bulls Talk crew has you covered. In the beginning of the podcast, K.C. Johnson is joined by Patrick's former high school coach Jacoby Davis to help break down the person and player Patrick is. Later on, Jason Goff, K.C. and Rob Schaefer discuss the comments Artūras Karnišovas made about selecting Patrick and what he sees in the ACC Sixth Man of the Year.(1:38) - K.C. Johnson sits with Jacoby Davis to see what kind of person and player Patrick Williams is(6:20) - Davis on Patrick's playmaking ability(11:20) - Davis on Patrick's meetings with the Bulls(15:16) - Jason, K.C. and Rob break down Patrick Williams(22:50) - A loud segment of Bulls fans dismissing AK's selection at 4(32:50) - Rushing to judgement of a player before he plays a game(45:11) - Why can't Patrick Williams become a great player?

Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
With the 4th pick in the draft, the Bulls take 6'8 forward from Florida State University Patrick Williams. Host Jason Goff is joined by Will Perdue and Kendall Gill as they breakdown the pick, what they see from Patrick Williams and what kind of impact he can have on the Bulls.(1:30) - Patrick Williams is the first pick of the new Bulls era(4:45) - How will Patrick fit on the Bulls(8:36) - How will Williams' game translate to the NBA?(11:20) - Forwards on the Bulls roster have competition for playing time(15:25) - How will the dynamics change with a new player selected by a new regime?

Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
Tuesday Nov 17, 2020
The 2020 NBA Draft is this week so the Bulls Talk crew invited some friends to give you all the information you need headed into Wednesday. Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson are joined by representatives of the top three lottery teams who will be selecting before the Bulls. For the Timberwolves, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune; for the Warriors, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area; and for the Hornets, Rick Bonnell from the Charlotte Observer. After the mock draft, the crew discusses the Bulls not extending Kris Dunn a qualifying offer.(3:05) - Chris Hine predicts Anthony Edwards will be the No. 1 pick in the draft(15:23) - James Ham goes with James Wiseman for the Warriors(30:37) - Rick Bonnell believes Lamelo Ball could be the Hornets pick(44:04) - Bulls Talk crew makes their selections at No. 4 for the Bulls(1:01:14) - Bulls choose not to extend a qualifying offer to Kris Dunn

Friday Nov 13, 2020
Friday Nov 13, 2020
The rumor mill is spinning on the NBA circuit and the Bulls have been mentioned as a potential player. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss the new rumor that teams are inquiring about Zach Lavine and whether the Bulls consider moving him. Later in the podcast the crew discuss the odds of the Bulls going after Russell Westbrook, Jrue Holiday or other players on the trade market. Then, the crew debates possible trade-up packages for the Bulls to explore in the NBA Draft. (3:10) - Reports that the Dallas Mavericks have contacted the Bulls about Zach Lavine (12:40) - Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Victor Oladipo and Jrue Holiday's chances to be Bulls (23:30) - Will the Bulls do whatever they have to do to get LaMelo Ball? (31:42) - What does the front office think of the roster entering the draft? (40:00) - Who is better: LaMelo Ball or Coby White?

Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
Tuesday Nov 10, 2020
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Will Perdue discuss the impact of the long layoff for the Bulls, and the draft on November 18.(1:30) - Perdue on the Bulls moving in the right direction(2:30) - The long hiatus for the Bulls and the challenges the players will face(4:00) - On why the time off will be easier on bigs, and harder on guards(7:35) - K.C. Johnson on salary cap uncertainty and why Bulls won’t be impacted severely(10:30) - On the new coaching staff and Will’s recommendation for Zach LaVine(14:15) - Why the front office’s opinion of LaVine shouldn’t impact Billy Donovan’s approach(15:30) - K.C. Johnson on LaMelo Ball and why a Bulls selection of Ball directly impacts LaVine(18:35) - Will Perdue on Deni Avdija, and what it means if the Bulls take him(20:55) - Johnson on Obi Toppin and his potential as a pro(24:05) - Perdue on James Wiseman and the uncertainty about his potential(29:00) - On the excitement around the team currently


