By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Jim Boylen is out as Bulls head coach

Once the regular season ended the official start of the offseason began and the Bulls' first move was to let Jim Boylen go. In an emergency edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, host Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson and Bulls beat writer Rob Schaefer as they discuss the decision on Jim Boylen.(1:30) - What led Artūras Karnišovas to the decision to let go Jim Boylen(6:00) - Artūras Karnišovas on having full power to make decisions(16:30) - Potential candidates to replace Jim Boylen(25:20) - How can a coach get the best out of the current Bulls roster

Should Damian Lillard be the Bubble MVP?

The regular season games in the NBA Bubble are wrapping up and awards will be given out to the players and coach who performed at their best. Host Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson and Bulls writer Rob Schaefer to select their picks for MVP, Coach, and All-NBA 1st team of the Bubble. (1:35) - Bubble MVP picks(7:40) - Should Damian Lillard be handed the Bubble MVP(15:00) - NBA Bubble coach(18:00) - Best rookie of the Bubble(24:00) - Should Anthony Davis be trusted for a deep playoff run?

Chicago Sky forward Gabby Williams on the WNBA Wubble and social change

The Chicago Sky are dominating in the Wubble on the court but also are doing some great things off the court as well. NBCS Chicago Bulls and hoops writer Rob Schaefer is joined by Chicago Sky forward Gabby Williams to discuss everything that's going on in the WNBA's Wubble as they get through their season and the many social justice initiatives the league and the Sky are pushing to help promote social change.(2:20) - Difficulties of starting the WNBA season when so much has gone on in the world(7:10) - The Sky are trying to motivate people and other athletes to push for social change in Chicago(11:55) - The Sky have championship aspirations(15:40) - Keeping the pressure on people to continue to promote change

Jim Boylen updates and Bulls miss a chance with no 2nd Bubble

Host Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson, and Rob Schaefer as they provide updates on Jim Boylen's status with the Bulls now that the potential of a second NBA Bubble with the teams that didn't make the 1st one is seemingly out. The crew discusses what not having a second bubble means for the Bulls and the new front office. Later on, they discuss the play of LeBron James and the Lakers and get into the injury of Ben Simmons and how that may shake up the Eastern Conference playoffs.(1:10) - Reasons why the NBA and NBA Players aren't moving with a 2nd Bubble so far(10:02) - Jim Boylen updates and what the Bulls new front office may be considering(24:15) - Who has the brighter future, the Knicks or the Bulls?(31:50) - What's wrong with the Lakers?(38:30) - Sixers lose Ben Simmons indefinitely

1st week of the NBA Bubble review

The NBA has restarted its season officially as the 22 remaining teams play 8 more regular season games and then the playoffs. Jason Goff is joined by KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer to discuss their thoughts about the opening round of regular season games. They also discuss have the Bucks been exposed, what's up with Zion Williamson not playing, and they debate who should have won Coach of the Year.(1:40) - The "Delete Eight" teams are missing valuable time not being in the Bubble(10:00) - The impact playing in the Bubble has on the players and their play(20:00) - Zion Williamson's minutes restrictions(33:15) - How will the NBA operate next season(37:25) - Concerns for the Bucks and Lakers(43:15) - Who should have won coach of the year

Bulls Roster Breakdowns: Why did Lauri Markkanen regress?

In the final installment of Roster Breakdowns, the Bulls big men go under the microscope. Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson, and former Bull's big man and NBCS Chicago Bulls analyst Will Perdue, discuss why Lauri Markkanen dropped in production this year, what kind of player will Wendell Carter be in the NBA, and the contributions made by rookie Daniel Gafford and free agent big Luke Kornet.(1:20) - Lauri Makkanen underwhelmed this year(8:20) - Is Lauri Markkanen more than just a pick and pop player?(13:50) - What kind of player can Wendell Carter Jr. become?(20:56) - Daniel Gafford could be a contributor in the NBA for a long time(28:10) - Luke Kornet's contribution to the Bulls

Does Zach Lavine want out of Chicago?

Over the weekend there were rumors circulating that Bulls star Zach Lavine may want out of Chicago. Jason Goff, Bulls insider KC Johnson, and Bulls reporter Rob Schaefer discuss the validity of the rumors, and what the Bulls front office may have planned. Later on in the pod, the crew discusses Tom Thibodeau signing on to be the next Knicks head coach and the apparent reaction by former NBA player David West that minority coaches aren't getting opportunities, and the crew dives into Magic City Lou Williams of the Los Angels Clippers.(1:42) - Does Lavine want to leave?(12:00) - Former Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau is hired by the New York Knicks(20:10) - David West gives harsh criticism of NBA hiring practices(30:00) - Lou Williams takes a trip to Magic City strip club while out of the NBA Bubble(44:20) - 1st impressions of scrimmage games in the NBA Bubble

Bonus Episode: Being an in-game host with no fans

Special guest host Laurence Holmes is in for Jason Goff to find out what being a stadium host is like with no sports going on. Laurence is joined by the Bulls in-game host Justin Roman, and White Sox in-game host Alyssa Bergamini as the discuss the disruption of sports, empty stadiums and arenas across the country, and how they stay prepared when fans are allowed back to watch sports live.(2:55) - Sports are finally back after 4 months(11:15) - Hosting a basketball game vs a baseball game(16:30) - Most memorable experience hosting a game(22:00) - What has it been like knowing fans won't be allowed for a while

Bulls Roster Breakdowns: Otto Porter Jr. and the forwards

In our roster breakdown for this week, host Jason Goff, Bulls insider KC Johnson, and NBCS Chicago Bulls analyst Will Perdue cover the Bulls forwards. They discuss and debate the play of Thad Young, Otto Porter Jr., and Chandler Hutchison. What will the Bulls do with Otto Porter? Will Bulls look to trade Thad Young? Will Chandler Hutchison be healthy enough to be a future starter? The crew discusses all of that and more on the Bulls Talk Podcast.(1:55) - Did we see enough of Otto Porter Jr. as a Bull?(11:00) - Can Chandler Hutchison be a future starter for the Bulls?(22:00) - Will the Bulls keep or trade Thad Young?(29:00) - Will Perdue rant on Denzel Valentine

Why hasn’t a decision been made on Jim Boylen

During the pandemic and now offseason, the Bulls have made major changes in the front office but no change to the coaching staff. Jason Goff and Bulls insider KC Johnson provide updates on the Bulls front office, and discuss why such a long delay on a decision on Jim Boylen.(1:50) Jim Boylen speaks for the 1st time this offseason(8:10) - Should a decision be made right now(14:30) - Is fan anger shifting from Jim Boylen to Arturas Karnisovas(22:15) - Difficulties explaining to fans if Bulls decide to keep Boylen(27:47) - Unprecedented offseason contributing to delayed actions by teams