By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson dive into a tough stretch for the Bulls, starting with Saturday night’s loss to the Bucks and the challenges that came with it. They discuss the impact of injuries, including Zach Collins, and dive into standout performances from Anthony Edwards and Giannis Antetokounmpo, with a closer look at Giannis’ dominant showing against Chicago. The conversation continues with Giannis’ late windmill dunk that sparked a postgame scuffle and a debate over whether it crossed the NBA’s unwritten rules. Cam and K.C. also recap Monday night’s loss to the Timberwolves, examine the injury concerns surrounding Coby White and Josh Giddey, and reflect on their own personal injury histories to put the latest developments into perspective.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson break down the Bulls’ strong recent stretch, winning four of their last five and starting to look more settled as the roster gets healthier. They dive into how having all the bigs available has opened up more lineup and rotation flexibility, and what that means for Billy Donovan moving forward. The guys also discuss Matas Buzelis’ recent performances and why it feels like he may be turning a corner—easing some of the offensive pressure on Josh Giddey and Coby White in the process. Plus, a look ahead to a challenging six-game homestand against quality opponents, and K.C. wraps things up with a great story about how Rajon Rondo helped make him a better interviewer.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson break down arguably one of the Bulls’ most complete performances of the season, a win over the Cavaliers that marked Chicago’s largest margin of victory. They dive into Josh Giddey’s night—tying a career high in made threes while competing defensively to the final horn—and give love to Nikola Vučević for working his way out of a recent funk. The guys also discuss how a healthy Bulls roster could lead to a shift in the big-man rotation and how Chicago’s zone defense helped neutralize Cleveland on the boards. Plus, thoughts on two-game series as a playoff prep tool, Ayo Dosunmu’s nagging injuries and changing perspectives on the NBA Cup.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson dive into the Bulls’ seven-game losing streak and the defensive issues that continue to haunt them. They dive into Billy Donovan’s postgame comments after another tough loss to the Warriors, assess the latest injury updates, and break down what Chicago’s depth looks like moving forward. They also look ahead to another great opportunity to bounce back with games against Charlotte and New Orleans as the Bulls search for a momentum shift.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson break down the Bulls’ latest setback in Orlando, extending the losing streak to four. They highlight Ayo Dosunmu’s shooting surge, Josh Giddey’s offseason work paying off with a more confident jumper, and the defensive lapses that keep resurfacing—especially around rim protection. They also look back at Tre Jones’ matchup against his brother and look ahead to what Chicago must tighten up during the upcoming three-game homestand.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson are back at it on the By The Horns podcast after a rollercoaster stretch for the Bulls. They break down what went wrong in New Orleans during the 143–130 loss and revisit Chicago’s close call against the Wizards, highlighting the defensive issues that continue to surface. They also dive into Billy Donovan’s lineup change against the Pelicans that involved sitting Matas Buzelis to open the half, a Zach Collins injury update from K.C., and why Ayo Dosunmu’s strong start to the season has been a major bright spot. Plus, they look ahead to a crucial opportunity for the Bulls to flip the script against a pair of sub-.500 opponents in the Hornets and Pacers.

Cam Smith and KC Johnson are back on By The Horns after a busy back-to-back for the Bulls. They break down the team’s response from a tough loss in Utah to a strong win over Denver, and highlight the key bench contributors making an impact — including Ayo Dosunmu, Dalen Terry, and Jevon Carter’s sharp shooting performance against the Nuggets. They also look ahead to a challenging three-games-in-four-nights stretch and check in on Coby White’s progress as he works back into game shape.

K.C. Johnson is joined by longtime Bulls voice and 2025 Ring of Honor inductee Neil Funk. Neil talks about getting the call, going in alongside former players and colleagues, and reflects on his years covering the Bulls. They discuss travel on the road during the Jordan era and working alongside partners like John Paxson and Stacey King. He also shares stories about life on the road, his path through Philly and Kansas City, and what broadcasting in Chicago meant to him.

Cam Smith and KC Johnson break down what’s behind the team’s three straight losses to Milwaukee, Cleveland, and San Antonio. They discuss late-game execution and finding a consistent closer. They talk Matas Buzelis’ defensive learning curve, Billy Donovan’s take on the offense, and Jalen Smith’s strong play off the bench. Plus, how Chicago has handled one of the league’s toughest early schedules.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson break down how Chicago overcame a 24-point deficit in a statement win vs the 76ers. We discuss Josh Giddey’s back-to-back triple-doubles, Nikola Vucevic’s defense, and a second-half shift that held Philly to just 36 points. They also share postgame locker room reactions, what this says about the Bulls’ identity, and how Billy Donovan’s group is buying into ego-less basketball. Plus, updates on Coby White’s ramp-up, Ayo Dosunmu’s status, and a look ahead to the Bulls’ first back-to-back against the Bucks and Cavaliers.