By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Wes Unseld Jr.’s ascension and life in NBA bubble with LA Times’ Dan Woike

In a shocking upset, the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals. With that victory, Michael Malone's lead assistant Wes Unseld Jr. is garnering a lot of attention from teams looking for winning head coaches, including the Bulls. To discuss the Clippers-Nuggets series, life in the Bubble and the Bulls' head coaching vacancy, Jason Goff and Bulls insider K.C. Johnson are joined by Dan Woike, national NBA writer for the LA Times. (2:00) - Difficulties for players and media in the bubble (9:00) - Media access to players in the Bubble (18:50) - Clippers failed no matter how you spin it (26:10) - Clippers were disjointed as a team playing against the Nuggets (33:55) - Bulls fans feelings about Artūras Karnišovas and Wes Unseld Jr. after Denver advances to the Conference Finals (46:40) - What will the Bulls do in the draft?

Where does the Bulls head coaching job rank in the NBA?

With Mike D'Antoni leaving the Houston Rockets, another head coaching position has opened up in the NBA, meaning top candidates have more options to choose from. So how does the Bulls job stack up? Host Jason Goff, Bulls insider K.C. Johnson and Bulls beat writer Rob Schaefer discuss where they think the Bulls gig ranks among the NBA’s current vacancies and provide updates on what the Bulls will be doing next as the offseason goes on. Later, the crew discusses the fall of the Rockets, the play of the Clippers, and preview Celtics-Heat. (1:45) - Bulls will start group workouts next week(6:50) - Where does the Bulls job rank among current vacancies?(27:55) - Are Russell Westbrook's winning days behind him?(37:00) - Are the Clippers going to lose to the Nuggets?(52:35) - Heat vs. Celtics preview

Billy Donovan and other Bulls coaching targets with The Athletic’s Darnell Mayberry

s the coaching search continues for the Bulls, a new candidate has entered the fray. Former head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder Billy Donovan is now on the market, and the Bulls are reportedly expected to have interest. But is he the right fit for the team? Host Jason Goff and NBC Sports Chicago Bulls beat writer Rob Schaefer are joined by Darnell Mayberry, Bulls beat writer for The Athletic, as they dive into the new potential coaching candidate and provide further details on what's being said around the league about other possible targets. (1:40) - The difficulties in finding the right coach for your team (11:40) - Is Billy Donovan the right coach for the Bulls? (25:00) - Playoff matchups have heated up in the bubble (37:20) - Who's more beatable, the Clippers or the Lakers? (44:50) - Figuring out Artūras Karnišovas' drafting patterns

Bulls coaching search updates and Jimmy Butler’s ascension

The Bulls are still in the midst of finding their next head coach as the offseason continues. Host Jason Goff, Bulls insider K.C. Johnson and Bulls beat writer Rob Schaefer provide updates on the search and detail the team’s upcoming schedule. Later on in the podcast, the crew discusses the NBA playoffs, what's wrong with the Bucks, Giannis' future with Milwaukee and Jimmy Butler finally getting the respect he deserves. (1:18) - What should Bulls fans keep their eyes on as the team continues to search for a coach? (7:00) - Is Giannis easy to gameplan for in the playoffs? (18:20) - Jimmy Butler's ascension in the playoffs (25:00) - Is Playoff Rondo a real thing? (31:25) - NBA playoff predictions

Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix on the Bulls coaching search

With the Brooklyn Nets hiring two-time MVP Steve Nash as their head coach, a vacancy has been filled, though not by a candidate the Bulls were targeting. NBC Sports Chicago Bulls insider K.C. Johnson is joined by Sports Illustrated senior NBA writer and analyst Chris Mannix to discuss the news of the day, deep dive into Artūras Karnišovas' ongoing coaching search, and break down playoff basketball in the NBA Bubble. (2:30) - Steve Nash named the next head coach of the Brooklyn Nets (10:40) - How does the league view the Bulls and their head coaching job? (16:30) - The Rockets are in trouble even after winning vs. the Thunder (22:30) - Analysis of Heat-Bucks and Celtics-Raptors (27:00) - Experience in the Bubble

2020 NBA Draft with Chris Spatola: Who should the Bulls target?

New Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and GM Marc Eversley are still in the process of looking for a head coach, but they’re also poring over film and narrowing down prospects for the draft. Host Jason Goff is joined by Chris Spatola of ESPN and Sirius XM Radio to discuss which players the Bulls should be locking in on with their No. 4 overall pick, and to break down other potential draftees. Later in the pod, they discuss the legacy and career of the late, great John Thompson. (2:30) - How do teams evaluate talent when preparing for the draft? (4:40) - Breakdown of Obi Toppin (12:00) - Is LaMelo Ball a 6-foot-8 Kyrie Irving? (16:20) - Who should everyone be looking at in the draft that no one is paying attention to? (18:26) - The legacy of the late John Thompson

Emergency Podcast: The Milwaukee Bucks boycott the NBA playoffs

In a historic showing, the Milwaukee Bucks players refused to take the court for their Game 5 matchup vs. the Orlando Magic in a strike to draw attention to police brutality and boycott racism after Jacob Blake was shot by Kenosha, Wis. police in front of his children. In an emergency edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, host Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson, and Bulls analyst and former NBA player Kendall Gill, as they discuss the NBA players' boycott and the impact it is having across the country.(2:00) - What the players are trying to show by taking this stand(17:00) - Players don't care how much money they make, they want justice(35:20) - KC Johnson speaks to former Bull Craig Hodges on his activism in the early 90s in the NBA(50:00) - NBA players are saying they will not provide entertainment unless there is justice(1:01:00) - The players have a lot of pressure on them and they still chose to take a stand

Top 5 NBA Draft prospects and possible Bulls targets with Ricky O’Donnell

The Bulls will be selecting fourth overall in this year's draft, but in a class without a consensus No. 1 pick, anyone projected in the top five could be a target for the team. Who are those targets, and how would they fit on the Bulls? Host Jason Goff and Bulls writer Rob Schaefer are joined by SB Nation's Ricky O'Donnell to discuss the projected top five picks in the NBA Draft. Later on, the crew share some observations from the NBA Playoffs. (1:30) - Who is the best player in the 2020 NBA Draft?(4:50) - The Bulls should look at Killian Hayes at No. 4(18:35) - Strengths and weaknesses of LaMelo Ball(25:40) - Details on Anthony Edwards(30:40) - Breakdown of James Wiseman(34:25) - Why Obi Toppin is being compared to Amar'e Stoudemire and John Collins(41:30) - Is Maccabi Tel Aviv's Deni Avdija worthy of a top-five pick?

Bulls land the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft

After three years of selecting seventh overall in the NBA draft, the Bulls moved up in 2020 and will pick fourth overall. Host Jason Goff is joined by Kendall Gill and Will Perdue as they discuss the lottery, whether the Bulls should trade their pick or who they should select, if they decide to keep it. Here's to hoping the Bulls won't be in the lottery next year. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses the Bulls coaching search and whether the Bulls should be looking to win now.(1:10) - First impressions of the Bulls getting the 4th pick in the draft(7:20) - Expectations for the fourth pick in the draft(14:00) - Bulls start their coaching search(26:20) - Will Lauri Markkanen be better with a new coach?(33:30) - NBA Bubble observations and championship picks

NBA playoffs begin & Jim Boylen says goodbye to Chicago

The NBA playoffs have begun and we are in for A LOT of great NBA basketball in the bubble. The Bulls Talk podcast crew of Jason Goff, KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss their favorite 1st round matchups of the playoffs and what they are looking to see in an unprecedented year. Later on in the podcast, the group discusses Jim Boylen's response to being fired by the Bulls as he talked with KC Johnson about his tenure as head coach.(1:35) - Will the Bubble have an impact on what we know as NBA playoff basketball?(8:00) - Will the mental toll on players be more dramatic in the Bubble?(14:33) - Favorite 1st round playoff matchup(22:00) - Jim Boylen shares with KC Johnson his goodbyes to Chicago