

By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show
Chicago Sports Network
Welcome to By The Horns, a podcast covering the Chicago Bulls. Hosted by Chicagoans Camron Smith and Drew Stevens. We’ll bring you the latest updates along with guest interviews and breaking news. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Aug 22, 2023 • 1h
REACTION: Lonzo Ball details his disappointment with his injury-plagued Bulls career
Bulls point guard Lonzo Ball went on the “From the Point by Trae Young” podcast and discussed in his own words his career with the Bulls so far—from feeling like this was the perfect situation for him to dealing with injuries that have plagued him for three seasons. The Bulls Talk crew of K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff, Tony Gill, and guest Kevin “Bulldog” Anderson react to the comments made by Ball and discuss how the Bulls have been trying to fill his void. They also break down who they think is the most important Bull and debate who is the greatest point guard ever.
4:40 - New Media in the NBA. Players starting their own podcasts
16:06 - REACTION to Lonzo Ball's comments on his Bulls career
32:43 - Who is the Bulls player they can least afford to lose?
46:23 - Who is the greatest point guard ever?

Aug 20, 2023 • 33min
Bulls Talk Live from Bulls Fest: Marc Eversley, Torrey Craig are ready to improve team this season
The Bulls Talk Podcast is on the road as they go LIVE from Bulls Fest. Bulls GM Marc Eversley joins K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill to discuss the new acquisitions of Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig and why the Bulls wanted to keep Nikola Vučević, Ayo Dosunmu and Coby White. Eversley also shares his thoughts on DeMar DeRozan as his deal with the Bulls nears its end. Later, Torrey Craig joins the podcast to break down why he wanted to come to Chicago. Craig also talks about being cited by DeRozan as one of the best defenders DeRozan has faced!

Aug 15, 2023 • 44min
Former Bulls’ Pau Gasol and Dwyane Wade officially inducted into Hall of Fame
Pau Gasol and Dwyane Wade are officially in the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame. On this episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill discuss the ceremony and share their thoughts on the class and the speeches from the inductees. They also discuss the careers of former Bulls, Gasol and Wade, and their tenures in Chicago. Later, they break down what really happened in the summer of 2010 when the Bulls were extremely close to signing LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh.
6:18 - What is the trade package for James Harden
11:26 - Reactions to the 2023 Basketball Hall of Fame class
23:26 - Pau Gasol's career as a Bull
31:05 - The summer of Wade, Bosh, and LeBron

Aug 11, 2023 • 26min
Three storylines Bulls fans can follow this season
On this edition of the Bulls Talk Pod, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss the top three things they are looking forward to this season from the Bulls. They discuss Patrick Williams’ growth and if there be changes in Billy Donovan’s offensive philosophy. Later, they discuss how impactful new Bulls Javon Carter and Torrey Craig will be and if the Bulls and fans will fully embrace Zach LaVine, and a lot more.
1:48 - Will Billy Donovan be able to fix the Bulls’ Big 3 on offense?
7:50 - Will Coby White be a starter or 6th man?
17:20 - Will Patrick Williams be an impact player this year
19:40 - Will the Bulls and fans fully embrace Zach LaVine this year?

Aug 8, 2023 • 39min
Top three concerns for the 2023 Bulls season
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff and Tony Gill discussed their top three concerns for the Bulls this season. They talk about the injury bug that plagued the team last year and discuss if the issues would continue. Later they discuss if the Big 3 of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vučević will be better and if there should be concern over the Bulls' future after this season. Finally, the guys announce a special appearance that’s happening this month!
3:47 - Will the Bulls' offense work this year?
8:40 - Will the injury luck run out on the Bulls? Will Patrick Williams step up this year?
22:45 - SPECIAL SURPRISE FOR BULLS TALK FANS
23:56 - Will the Bulls be the same team they were last year?

Aug 4, 2023 • 34min
Chicago Bulls Mailbag Part 2: Will DeMar DeRozan re-sign with the Bulls?
In the second mailbag episode, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss who was the best Bulls free agent in the last 30 years. Should Billy Donovan use a heavy staggered minutes system for the Big 3 to avoid issues with the offense? Are the Bulls are looking to re-sign DeMar DeRozan?
1:52 - Are Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley looking to re-sign DeMar DeRozan?
9:30 - Will the Bulls pivot if the team is below .500 at the deadline, or if things are going well, will they add at the deadline?
16:25 - Should Billy Donovan stagger the Big 3 due to last year’s poor offensive output?
22:28 - Best Bulls free agent in the last 30 years

Aug 1, 2023 • 31min
Chicago Bulls Mailbag Part 1: Will front office pull plug on roster if they miss the playoffs?
In the first part of a two-part mailbag series, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill answer your questions about the Bulls. Will the Bulls make another first-round exit? Will they even make the playoffs? Why haven’t the Bulls been aggressive to get over the luxury tax? The guys answer all that and more.
1:50 - What is the ceiling for this team with the same Big 3
5:22 - Is this the end all be all for this team if they miss the playoffs?
10:50 - Why don't the Bulls go into the luxury tax?
18:10 - What will the Bulls do at the trade deadline if the season is going well and what will they do if it's not going well?
25:00 - Who will be the last player to fill out the roster?

Jul 25, 2023 • 26min
Ayo Dosunmu and Bulls agree on deal, Javon Freeman-Liberty signs with Toronto Raptors
The Chicago Bulls and Ayo Dosunmu have agreed to a three-year, $21 million dollar deal. But there are questions. Where will he play in an already packed guard rotation? Will they trade him? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill break down the signing and how they think the Bulls will use him and if he will be a tradeable asset down the road. Later in the pod, the crew discusses Summer League fan favorite Javon Freeman-Liberty not signing with the Bulls but with the Toronto Raptors. They analyze why the Bulls didn’t sign Freeman-Liberty and if the Bulls erred by not finding a spot for him.
3:00 - Bulls sign Ayo Dosunmu. What will be his role?
10:43 - Dosumu will have to fight for minutes this year
14:00 - Will Javon Freeman-Liberty be the next Spencer Dinwiddie?

Jul 20, 2023 • 30min
NBA Rumors: Could the Bulls sign Christian Wood?
Big man Christian Wood has become a hot topic for Bulls fandom this offseason, and it makes sense. The Bulls need bigs and shooting; Wood does both. We know fans are interested but are the Bulls? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss if the Bulls are interested in the free-agent center and, if they are, how he would fit with this team. Later, they discuss if Ayo Dosunmu will be with the Bulls long-term.
1:23 - Is there interest from the Bulls in Christian Wood?
14:20 - Will Ayo Dosunmu return to the Bulls?
19:42 - What will be the Bulls starting rotation this year?

Jul 19, 2023 • 43min
2023 Summer League review and will Ayo Dosunmu return to the Bulls?
The Bulls Summer League season is over. What did you learn about Dalen Terry and rookie Julian Phillips? On today's edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill review everything they learned about the Bulls Summer League, Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips. They also discuss what the Bulls will need from Terry and Phillips and if they will be rotational players this season. Later in the pod, the guys break down what is going on with Ayo Dosunmu's contract and if he will return to the Bulls this year.
3:25 - Did the Miami Heat make Summer League more important with finding undrafted talent?
8:55 - Dalen Terry Summer League breakdown
15:30 - Julian Phillips Summer League review
21:00 - Who impressed you the most at Summer League?
29:40 - Ayo Dosunmu contract status breakdown. Does he still fit with the Bulls?