By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

The NBA Draft is THIS WEEK and the rumors are flying and the prospects are lining up. To break down the prospects that are loosely connected with the Bulls, draft expert Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation joins K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer. The guys discuss potential prospects E.J. Liddell of Ohio State and Tari Eason of LSU, Ricky suggests a few other prospects that the Bulls are looking into and they discuss the Bulls' needs to make a playoff push next season. (1:47) - Should the Bulls trade or keep their first round pick? (5:15) - Breaking down E.J. Liddell as a Bull (11:05) - How would Tari Eason fit as a Bull? (15:15) - Other potential prospects the Bulls can look into (25:00) - Philosophy of Artūras Karnišovas (31:24) - Where would Patrick Williams be drafted if the 2020 draft happened again?

The NBA Draft is next week and the Bulls still currently own the 18th pick. If they had to use the pick, who would you want them to take? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss who might be available and who they think the Bulls should select. Later in the pod, the guys play a game where they decided which Bulls player, coach, or executive will be around when the Bulls win their 7th championship. (8:10) - Who will the Bulls take 18th overall? (20:25) - Remembering the 1998 Bulls championship (24:13) - Will He or Won't He be a Bull when they win their 7th franchise championship? (40:00) - Thoughts on if the Bulls could have traded for Christian Wood

The NBA Draft is on June 23rd and the Bulls have some key decisions to make. Will they use the 18th pick on a player they have worked out or will they package the pick with Coby White for an established player? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer break down all the possibilities of draft night. They also discuss the rumors that Zach LaVine is close to re-signing a max deal with the Bulls. (2:54) - Will the Bulls keep or trade the pick with Coby White? (10:18) - If the Bulls use the pick who will they draft? (14:14) - Zach LaVine is rumored to be coming back to the Bulls (24:04) - NBA Finals review

The Bulls are looking to upgrade the roster and a rumored upgrade has taken Bulls' Twitter by storm is Utah Jazz big man and defensive anchor Rudy Gobert being traded to the Bulls. K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss everything around the rumor including what would it take to trade for Gobert, what would the roster look like, and the financial ramifications. (1:07) - K.C. Johnson news update on possible Rudy Gobert trade (5:40) - What would the Bulls have to give up to trade for Gobert (11:40) - What are executives Danny Ainge and Artūras Karnišovas thinking? (17:34) - Could the Bulls win with Rudy Gobert? (30:00) - NBA Finals review

Even though the Bulls aren't in the Finals there is a Bulls connection. Boston Celtics head coach could have been the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Would that have worked? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Kendall Gill discuss and break down Game 1 of the NBA Finals and the alternate universe where the Bulls hire Ime Udoka as head coach. Later in the pod, the guys discuss Zach LaVine's free agency. (1:14) - Reaction to Game 1 of the NBA Finals (11:10) - Why has Ime Udoka been so successful this year? (17:48) - Could Ime Udoka have been the next Bulls coach? (22:20) - Zach LaVine free agency update

The Bulls Talk crew asked you what were your concerns and questions about the Bulls and you guys delivered. Rob Schaefer, KC Johnson, and Tony Gill discuss and debate your questions about Zach LaVine and if the Bulls have to do a sign and trade, would the season look different if Lonzo Ball had been healthy, who are the free agents the Bulls should look into and a lot more! (2:00) - How would the season be different if Lonzo Ball stayed healthy? (7:00) - If Zach wanted out, how would a sign and trade workout for the Bulls (12:00) - Will Coby White be a long-term piece or a trade piece? (17:00) What should the Bulls be looking for in terms of free agents this offseason?

KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss DeMar DeRozan making the All-NBA second team in his first season as a Bull and discuss his impact on the organization. The guys also break down the implications of Zach LaVine not making an All-NBA team and what that means for a new contract in Chicago. (1:40) - DeMar DeRozan makes an All-NBA team for the 3rd time in his career (10:40) - Did the writers get the All-NBA teams correct? (17:33) - With Zach LaVine not making an All-NBA team, he is not eligible for the Super Max (26:30) - Do the Bulls have to do whatever it takes to keep Zach LaVine?

The Bulls rumors and news are picking up and we got you covered. In today's episode K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss the news that Zach LaVine is getting work done on his left knee and what that means going forward. They also discuss a report that Zach LaVine may not have been too happy with his role as DeMar DeRozan became the premier player for the Bulls. Later they discuss the announcement that the Bulls will play a game vs the Detroit Pistons in France next year. (1:30) - Zach LaVine has knee surgery (8:40) - Zach LaVine takes issue with not being the premier player during the season (12:07) - No beef with Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan (30:00) - Bulls will play the Pistons in France

The NBA Combine is in full effect in Chicago and we got you covered. Recording live from the Wintrust Arena, KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer break down everything you need to know about the combine and potential players the Bulls have interest in and who they might take 18th overall in the draft. The guys also discuss Lavar Ball's comments with David Kaplan on Zach LaVine possibly not returning to the Bulls. (2:00) - What happens at the NBA Combine (6:30) - How will the Bulls address the draft with the 18th overall pick? (14:20) - Lavar Ball believes Zach LaVine won't be a Bull (18:47) - Lonzo Ball injury update

This is going to be an interesting offseason for the Bulls. Along with Zach LaVine's free agency, the Bulls may have to address a position they thought they filled last off-season. In this episode of the Bulls Talk Pod, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss the level of concern the Bulls have with Lonzo Ball's knee and will they be looking for another point guard as well. They also break down a scenario where the Bulls trade for Pheonix Sun Deandre Ayton and they discuss the Conference Finals. (2:15) - David Kaplan reports the Bulls have "serious" concerns over Lonzo Ball's knee (9:39) - Lonzo's injury will impact what the Bulls do this off-season (16:30) - Could Deandre Ayton be a Bull this off-season? (26:50) - NBA Conference Finals preview