By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Players that changed the way you look at basketball

Former Rockets GM Daryl Morey penned a goodbye letter to the Houston Rockets fans and thanked James Harden for helping him see basketball differently, so the Bulls talk crew of Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss players that impacted their basketball watching experience. Later in the pod, the crew dives into NBA free agency and players that the Bulls should target, discusses the Bulls scrimmage and analyzes Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas' continued beef with Michael Jordan.(2:12) - Which player in NBA history changed the way you look at basketball?(8:05) - Did Derrick Rose change the game?(15:16) - Some players that change the game that weren't superstars(22:49) - When NBA free agency begins, who should the Bulls target?(36:42) - Bulls scrimmage review(40:30) - Isiah Thomas still doesn't think Jordan is the greatest

NBC Sports’ Tom Haberstroh on the NBA bubble and Billy Donovan’s impact on the Bulls

NBC Sports' NBA insider Tom Haberstroh joins NBC Sports Chicago Bulls insider K.C. Johnson as they go around the league and discuss Jimmy Butler's superstar turn in the bubble, what the 2021 NBA season could look like and the surprisingly low NBA Finals television ratings. They also discuss the Bulls and what kind of impact new head coach Billy Donovan will have on the team moving forward. (2:50) - Takeaways from the NBA Bubble (6:30) - Numbers behind Jimmy Butler’s superstar surge (11:40) - LeBron vs. MJ (18:30) - Should the NBA be concerned about low TV ratings? (24:00) - Will the NBA permanently change its schedule due to the pandemic? (26:10) - How will Billy Donovan impact the Bulls?

Sam Smith on MJ vs LeBron and the Bulls’ coaching changes

With LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers winning the 2019-2020 NBA Championship and giving James his 4th title, the comparisons to Michael Jordan ignited social media yet again. Bulls and NBA writer Sam Smith joins Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer as they discuss LeBron and Jordan’s legacies. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses the news that head coach Billy Donovan is starting fresh with new assistants and what that means for the Bulls as they continue their rebuild of the front office and coaching staff this year.(2:00) - How will we remember this season and the Lakers winning the championship?(9:15) - Covering MJ and LeBron and the debate that connects the two(20:28) - The Chicago ties to the 2020 NBA Finals(27:51) - Billy Donovan is only keeping Chris Fleming on the staff as an assistant coach(42:00) - How will the league proceed now that the season is over(46:00) - Should the NBA find new ways to change the game?

Bulls mailbag, NBA TV ratings, and LeBron vs Jordan

The Bulls Talk crew of Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill dive into K.C.'s recent mailbag of fan questions, including updates on Bulls camp and if there's a chance of a return for Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah. The guys also discuss the conversation about the low NBA TV ratings and the most heated debate in sports: Who is the GOAT, LeBron or Jordan? (2:00) - Will Derrick Rose or Joakim Noah return to the Bulls? (7:20) -Draft strategy for Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley (11:00) - Low NBA television ratings (23:22) - LeBron vs. Jordan debate

Jimmy G Buckets and we all know what the G stands for

Jimmy Butler put on a show in Game 3 of the NBA Finals vs. LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers and stamped his name in the history books with a 40-point triple-double. Bulls fans were in a frenzy on social media and raised some questions about his time as a Bull. Host Jason Goff returns from vacation this week and is joined by K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill as they discuss Butler's performance, his time in Chicago and give updates on what the Bulls are up to during the offseason. (1:20) - Jason addresses the fans that think he hates Jimmy Butler (8:22) - Where does Jimmy Butler land on the tiers of superstars? (18:03) - Who will step up for the Lakers not named LeBron or AD? (27:55) - Conspiracy theory in the NBA Finals (31:16) - Updates on Bulls activities and Happy Birthday Derrick Rose

Anthony Davis’ roots & Marc Eversley speaks to the media

The NBA Finals have begun and Chicago's own Anthony Davis made a big statement in his Finals debut. To start the show, K.C. Johnson is joined by Davis' high school coach Cortez Hale to break down how Davis rose to stardom, his reasons for not going to a powerhouse high school, and some never-before-heard moments from Davis' life in Chicago. Later, K.C. is joined by Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill to discuss Davis' Finals performance and Marc Eversley's recent comments on the state of the Bulls.(2:58) - Coaching Anthony Davis at Perspectives Charter School(7:10) - Who was Anthony Davis as a young high school prospect?(12:50) - How did things chance for Perspectives and Davis once he became the No. 1 player in the country?(15:56) - Favorite memory of coaching Davis(19:20) - Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill join K.C. to discuss Anthony Davis(27:10) - LeBron is in prime form(32:10) - Bulls GM Marc Eversley speaks to the media

Lauri Markkanen speaks on new Bulls coach Billy Donovan

In a jam-packed episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill react to Lauri Markkanen’s first comments to the media from the Bulls Bubble in which he discussed Billy Donovan, Jim Boylen and why he had such a down season in 2019-20. Later on in the pod, the crew discusses NBA prospects speaking to the media and 2 players of particular interest to the Bulls, LaMelo Ball and Killian Hayes. They also dive into Jimmy Butler making the NBA Finals and the biggest NBA news of the day, Doc Rivers and the LA Clippers parting ways. (1:52) - Lauri Markkanen addresses the media (9:10) - How will new Bulls regime handle Lauri Markkanen's upcoming contract situation? (14:50) - LaMelo Ball and Killian Hayes discuss the Bulls (28:30) - Did the Bulls miss an opportunity to build around Jimmy Butler? (44:06) - Doc Rivers gets fired from the Clippers. Would he have been a candidate for the Bulls?

Bulls officially introduce Billy Donovan as new Head Coach

The Bulls have found their head coach, and he was introduced to the media on Thursday morning via Zoom. Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson discuss Billy Donovan and Artūras Karnišovas' joint press conference, then react to a 1-on-1 interview Johnson did with Donovan wherein Donovan goes in-depth on why he chose the Bulls.(0:56) - Early impressions of Billy Donovan after introductory press conference(7:26) - K.C. Johnson 1-on-1 interview with Billy Donovan(14:46) - Donovan expounds on his philosophy for player development(21:40) - Is he surprised he selected the Bulls over other teams that were looking for head coaches?(25:40) - Bulls Talk crew reacts to K.C. Johnson's interview with Billy Donovan(34:50) - What does the chain of command look like now under the new regime?

Emergency Podcast: Bulls hire Billy Donovan as head coach

After a series of interviews, and with Bulls players set to begin voluntary workouts, Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and general Marc Eversly get their head coach in former Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan. Host Jason Goff is joined by K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and NBC Sports Chicago Cubs beat writer Maddie Lee, who covered Donovan and the Thunder before covering the Cubs. The crew reacts to the hire, plays sound from an exclusive interview with Bulls and Florida Gators great Joakim Noah, and discusses Donovan’s fit with the Bulls.(1:50) - Timeline for the Billy Donovan hire(8:26) - Joakim Noah reacts to the Bulls hiring Billy Donovan(15:22) - Surprising that Wes Unseld Jr. didn't get the Bulls job?(21:00) - How will Donovan build his staff?(24:50) - What's next for the Bulls and Bulls fans?

The Bulls begin workouts without Kris Dunn

The 2021 NBA season starts now for the Bulls, with voluntary offseason workouts beginning this week. But potential free agent Kris Dunn won't be involved. Host Jason Goff, Bulls insider K.C. Johnson and Bulls beat reporter Rob Schaefer discuss what the Bulls will look to get out of the workouts and provide updates on the finalists in the coaching search. Later on in the pod the crew discusses the chances two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will give the Bulls a look in free agency, and break down the final play of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, where Chicago native and NBA superstar Anthony Davis hit a game winning 3.(1:48) - Workouts starting soon, and Kris Dunn will not be there(5:50) - How will the Bulls operate offseason training without a head coach?(9:40) - Bulls heading into the finalist phase of the coaching search(11:30) - Giannis a Bull?(15:40) - Anthony Davis makes game winning shot in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals(24:55) - The Boston Celtics avoid going down 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals