By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel by clicking HERE! At the age of 88 Bill Russell, one of the greatest players in NBA history died this past Sunday. Russell an icon, a legend, a Civil Rights leader, and much more leaves behind one of the greatest legacies we've seen in sports and one of the greatest examples of what we can be to inspire change in our world. Rob Schaefer and K.C. Johnson discuss his legacy and remember not only a great athlete but a great man as well.

Make sure to watch this episode of the podcast by clicking HERE. Subscribe for more videos on the NBC Sports Chicago YouTube page! For the first time in a while, the Bulls have expectations. How will they handle it? Rob Schaefer, Will Perdue, and Jason Goff discuss the expectations for this year and if Patrick Williams’ growth is the most important factor in the Bulls taking another step. The crew also discusses the top teams in the East and where a fully-healthy Bulls matches up. (3:30) - Will Perdue breaks down the offseason signings of Andre Drummond and Goran Dragić (18:00) - The Bulls are depending on Patrick Williams’s growth (31:23) - Which teams are the Bulls looking up at in the East? (37:51) - What are the expectations for the Bulls this year?

You can watch this episode HERE on YouTube. Subscribe and follow to make sure you never miss an episode! The podcast mailbag, not to be confused with K.C.’s mailbag, is back. Offseason edition! K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer take your questions and concerns about the Bulls and give you the most informed and funny takes you’ll find. They answer questions about the fit of Bulls center Nikola Vučević, Goran Dragić’s expected role, what executives Marc Eversley and Artūras Karnišovas think about the current roster and a lot more! (5:00) -Who will be the third scoring option for the Bulls? (12:00) - How should fans watch the ebbs and flows of a Nikola Vučević season? (17:05) - Is the Bulls roster set or will they make other moves? (25:10) - What is the vision for management after a quiet offseason?

The Bulls have seemingly made all their off-season moves and now its time to discuss what needs to happen this year for fans to be excited about the future of this team. Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss the top 3 things they are looking for in the upcoming season that will instill confidence in the fanbase that this organization is headed in the right direction. (4:47) - Patrick Williams should win the Most Improved award (12:20) - Lonzo Ball MUST remain healthy throughout this season and playoffs (17:45) - Billy Donovan needs to make the Bulls more versatile on offense (23:44) - Zach LaVine needs to improve on defense (31:00) - Bulls need to make a trade for another significant piece

Summer League has officially ended meaning it’s time to recap. K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss and break down the play of rookie first-round pick Dalen Terry, second-round big man Marko Simonović and other players on the roster. Later in the pod, the crew discusses the game of the summer, the Drew League matchup in Los Angeles featuring LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan. (0:57) - Dalen Terry injury update and Summer League recap (9:30) - Can Marko Simonović make the Bulls’ rotation? (15:25) - Justin Lewis impressed a lot of people (18:30) - Where will Malcolm Hill play? (24:30) - Drew League with LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan

K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss the injury update Artūras Karnišovas gave about Bulls guard Lonzo Ball and if Ball will be ready for training camp. The crew also discusses the signing of Goran Dragić and if the Lonzo injury is connected to the Bulls going after him. Later in the podcast, the guys discuss Dalen Terry and Marko Simonović’s play in Summer League and the rumors that All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell could be on his way to the New York Knicks. (1:25) - Artūras Karnišovas gives an honest update on Lonzo Ball’s rehab( 14:20) - Was the Goran Dragić signing insurance for Lonzo Ball? (23:46) - Summer League breakdown for Dalen Terry and Marko Simonović (33:48) - Could Donovan Mitchell be a New York Knick?

Zach LaVine is back with the Bulls and recently spoke to the media about the free agent process, his new contract, and what ultimately led him back to Chicago. K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss the presser and what his new deal means for the franchise. Then, later in the podcast, K.C. talks with Bulls guard Alex Caruso about how he is spending his offseason and LaVine’s return. (1:12) - Takeaways from Zach LaVine’s press conference (8:18) - What other responsibilities come with being a max player (12:53) - Zach LaVine explains why he didn't take a free agent meeting with any other teams (25:00) - K.C. Johnson’s interview with Alex Caruso

With the roster complete, it's time to get the first look at the rookies and young players. Rob Schaefer and K.C. Johnson discuss, break down, and preview the upcoming Summer league. They discuss what we should be looking out for including the growth of last year's second-round pick Marko Simonović and the NBA debut of rookie Dalen Terry. Get ready Bulls fans, the future starts now. (1:26) - What should Bulls fans be looking for in Summer League (5:41) - Most intriguing player to watch in Summer League on the Bulls (11:40) - How will Dalen Terry be featured? (18:44) - Any other rookies around the NBA Bulls fans should look at?

The Bulls roster is nearly at its completion with the addition of backup point guard Goran Dragic. Is the Bull's off-season over with the only additions being Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Jason Goff discuss the off-season for the Bulls so far, what's next for the Bulls, could the Bulls have gone after T.J. Warren, if this is truly the roster going into the season how good will they be, and a lot more. (2:30) - What can Goran Dragic bring to the Bulls? (9:46) - Could the Bulls have gotten free agent T.J. Warren? (16:30) - Looking at the Bulls roster, how good can they be? (30:52) - Zach LaVine goes 1-on-1 with K.C. Johnson after re-signing with the Bulls

He's back! Zach LaVine returns to the Chicago Bulls on a 5-year $215 million dollar max contract and we react to it LIVE! K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill while recording the podcast, the news broke mid-way through causing a ruckus in the podcast. Check out this pod for instant reacts to the free agency news and what happens when reporters break stories while doing a podcast lol. (15:55) - BREAKING NEWS Zach LaVine signs max deal in the middle of the podcast