By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Emergency podcast: NBPA tentatively voted to approve 2020-21 season

On this emergency edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer react to the NBA returning Christmas week and expectations for the Bulls.(1:30) - Reaction to the NBA returning December 22 and the challenges the league is facing(4:15) - On the positives of the NBA returning but concern over safety(8:00) - The juxtaposition of NBA returning with COVID-19 cases spiking and potential impact on the schedule(13:40) - Should the ‘Delete 8’ teams have a slightly different schedule to start the season?(18:30) - Why Bulls fans are really optimistic heading into the draft and next season(21:45) - Is Otto Porter Jr. the most important player for the Bulls?(24:30) - How the schedule could favor the Bulls

Bulls draft preview with expert Spencer Pearlman

On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer are joined by NBA Draft expert, former Suns scout, and current writer for TheStepien.com , Spencer Pearlman. The group takes a deep dive into the top point guards in this draft and who the best player available at four might be. (1:00) - Pearlman on his work scouting for the Phoenix Suns and how he got into scouting(3:50) - Thoughts on the top point guards in this draft(5:00) - Pearlman on Kira Lewis Jr.(8:00) - Schaefer on Lewis Jr. and what makes him an intriguing prospect and potential fit with the Bulls(11:00) - Pearlman on how Lewis Jr. could potentially fit with the Bulls(13:45) - Pearlman on LaMelo Ball and why he believes that Ball is the #1 player in the draft(16:50) - Is it worth trading up for the Bulls to get Ball?(21:30) - Pearlman on Killian Hayes and Tyrese Haliburton(26:30) - Schaefer on Haliburton and potential fit on Bulls(28:50) - On how many hours it takes to be confident in an evaluation(29:35) - On Deni Avdija being the odds on favorite for the Bulls according to PointsBet Sportsbook(32:40) - Schaefer on Avdija’s potential fit for the Bulls(36:55) - Pearlman on his prediction for who Bulls take if they stay at 4(38:30) - On potential second round picks by the Bulls and best players likely available

A sit down with Bulls VP of Player Personnel Pat Connelly

When new Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas being filling out his staff, one of his first hires was Pat Connelly, who he worked with during his time in the Denver Nuggets front office. Now that they have reunited to push the Bulls into the future, fans should get to know the man behind player personnel. NBC Sports Chicago Bulls insider K.C. Johnson is joined by Connelly to discuss how Connelly got into scouting, the minutiae involved in correctly evaluating a player, his philosophy in drafting and his connection to Karnišovas.(3:30) - Connelly describes how he got into the NBA(7:57) - What attracted Connelly to Artūras Karnišovas and the Bulls?(16:10) - Connelly's assessment of the 2020 draft and his drafting philosophy(23:26) - Assessing Bulls players in the bubble

Jason Goff’s hypothetical Bulls trades

"What if" scenarios are a basketball fan's dream conversation, and host Jason Goff brings one to the podcast. Jason is joined by K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill as they discuss some Bulls trade scenarios with the draft coming up and some more in-depth draft coverage on who the Bulls are adding to their board.(7:00) - What would you give up in order to acquire Ben Simmons?(16:00) - Could the Bulls build a contender around Ben Simmons?(25:00) - Reason why the Bulls wouldn't want to trade for Ben Simmons(36:55) - Will Zach LaVine be a Bull long-term?(40:38) - Bulls add to their draft board

Should the Bulls trade down in the draft?

Host Jason Goff is joined by K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer as they discuss the NBA Draft and whether the Bulls should consider trading their No. 4 overall pick to acquire more assets. The group debates what the Bulls' draft strategy should be. Later in the podcast, they discuss the new proposed start to the 2020-2021 NBA season and players they are keeping an eye on in the draft. (3:20) - Should the Bulls think about trading down? (11:10) - How would a Dec. 22 start to the 2020-21 season impact the players? (21:03) - Will the players be disciplined enough outside of a bubble? (31:40) - NBA and basketball podcast recommendations (43:18) - Draft prospects the crew is keying in on

ESPN & FiveThirtyEight’s Chris Herring discusses Bulls and NBA

Jason Goff and K.C. Johnson are joined by ESPN and FiveThrityEight's Chris Herring as they discuss the Bulls and the NBA. The crew talks about the odd 2019-20 season and its legacy, Derrick Rose's fit with the Lakers and the schedule for the 2021 campaign. Later in the podcast, Jason and K.C. deep dive into the NBA Draft and who the Bulls could be leaning towards selecting.(1:40) - How should we feel about the 2020 season?(9:20) - Is the Eastern Conference wide open?(20:20) - What narrative around the NBA was proven wrong this year?(33:45) - Derrick Rose to the Lakers rumors are picking up steam(43:34) - Bulls Talk Podcast draft segment: Which player are the Bulls leaning toward in the draft?

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