

By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show
Chicago Sports Network
Welcome to By The Horns, a podcast covering the Chicago Bulls. Hosted by Bulls Countdown Live host Camron Smith and CHSN Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. 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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Jun 13, 2023 • 44min
Has Artūras Karnišovas’ philosophy changed since leaving the Denver Nuggets?
The Denver Nuggets are the 2022-23 NBA Champions and the Bulls’ VP Artūras Karnišovas had a hand in that success. Is he on his way to building something equivalent in Chicago and has he changed team-building philosophies to try to do so? Will his plan work? Also, the Bulls Talk crew gives you the latest updates and reports on the Bulls’ off-season.

Jun 9, 2023 • 44min
Patrick Williams’ extension and could Chris Paul be a Bull?
Patrick Williams’ rookie contract is almost up and people are debating if he will be a Bull long-term. On this fresh edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff break down the discussion around Williams and discuss his status and standing with the Bulls and if he will get an extension. Later in the episode, the crew discusses the possibility that future Hall of Famer Chris Paul could be a Bull now that the Phoenix Suns are looking to reportedly waive him. Plus, Jason Goff gives some advice for young athletes who play for the New Orleans Pelicans.

Jun 6, 2023 • 40min
Should the Bulls consider trading DeMar DeRozan with Darnell Mayberry
The Athletic's Darnell Mayberry joins Tony Gill on the Bulls Talk Podcast as they break down the Bulls off-season. The guys discuss the report that Nikola Vučević and the Bulls are working on a potential three-year deal and if Vučević should look elsewhere. Later, they discuss if it's time to move on from DeMar DeRozan and rebuild the team, and they discuss the options the Bulls have at point guard. Mayberry also discusses his new Substack called Money Talks.

Jun 2, 2023 • 44min
How can the Bulls right the ship this offseason?
The Bulls have much to consider this offseason starting with convincing Nikola Vučević to stay and finding a replacement for the injured Lonzo Ball. 670 the Score's Dan Bernstein and Cohost of the Organizations Win Championships Podcast Jason Bernstein join Tony Gill to break down what the Bulls need to do in the offseason to set the stage for next year.

May 30, 2023 • 34min
The Bulls could learn from Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat’s NBA Finals appearance
Jimmy Butler and the eighth-seeded Miami Heat are headed to the NBA Finals after stomping the Boston Celtics in Game 7. With the Heat pulling off the improbable, are there takeaways for the Bulls? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill break down Game 7 and how the Heat were able to make it to the NBA Finals after being down late to the Bulls in the Play-In game. Later, they preview the NBA Finals and discuss what they expect to happen, plus they talk about Jaylen Brown’s poor performance. Will he be traded? All that and more on the Bulls Talk Podcast!

May 26, 2023 • 39min
Bulls Talk Mailbag, Should the Bulls entertain trading Zach LaVine?
The Bulls offseason is under a microscope and fans have concerns and questions. In this edition of the Bulls Talk Pod, Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill answer your offseason questions and concerns from an Insider's perspective and fan perspective. The guys answer should the Bulls bring back Nicola Vucevic, Will VP Artūras Karnišovas make a big move at the trade deadline and should the Bulls entertain trading Zach LaVine. All that and more on the Bulls Talk Podcast.

May 22, 2023 • 26min
How would the Bulls future be different if they still had Jimmy Butler?
The Heat are up 3-0 on the Boston Celtics, and it looks like they could be heading to another NBA Finals. Could Jimmy Butler have done this with the Bulls? Ira Winderman from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel joins Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson to discuss the run Bulter has been on since joining the Heat. Later, they dive into how Bulter pulled off another championship run with the Heat and look back at his tenure with the Bulls. They also discussed how different things would be if the Bulls had beaten the Heat in the Play-In Game. Finally, K.C. discusses Carmelo Anthony's retirement.

May 19, 2023 • 34min
Will the Bulls trade up to get the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft?
The Bulls do not have a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but were very active during the combine. What's next for the Bulls? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill the Bulls' activity during the combine, and what other NBA executives are saying about the state of the team. Later, they discuss rumors surrounding the direction of the franchise. Finally, they talk about the possibility of the Trail Blazers trading the No. 3 pick and if the Bulls should move to get it.

May 17, 2023 • 29min
2023 NBA Draft Lottery REACTION, Bulls lose their pick
The Bulls had a 1.8 percent chance to change the franchise, and it didn’t happen. NBA analyst Rick Camp joins K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill on the Bulls Talk Podcast to break down the NBA Draft Lottery. They discuss how the Bulls missed out on a franchise-changing opportunity and what’s next for them this offseason. They also talk about how good top prospect Victor Wembanyama can be in the NBA and much more.

May 12, 2023 • 31min
What if the Bulls win the NBA Draft Lottery, land the No. 1 pick and draft Victor Wembanyama
This year, Chicago has received two No. 1 picks from the Bears and Blackhawks. What are the odds the Bulls will win the NBA Draft Lottery and land Victor Wembanyama? K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff, and Tony Gill discuss the possibility and its implications on the Bulls if they got the No. 1 or 2 pick in this year's draft. What would the franchise do next? How will they restructure to build around their new star? They discuss Alex Caruso's nomination for the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award and his charity work in Chicago.


