By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

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Apr 8, 2022 • 47min

Can the Bulls fix their issues before the playoffs?

The Bulls are not headed in the right direction as the regular season is almost at its close with only 2 games left. Is that enough time for the Bulls to figure out what's wrong? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson, and Will Perdue discuss the recent struggles of the Bulls and if they have a chance to turn it around before the playoffs begin. (2:00) - What happens to a team when they are struggling at the end of a season? (10:00) - Bulls aren't dictating anything in games anymore (18:47) - Is the way the season is ending impact the progress AK and Marc have made? (29:30) - What are the holes that need to be filled on the roster? (38:00) - Will the Bulls be better next year by going through this tough stretch?
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Apr 5, 2022 • 31min

Predicting how the Bulls season will end

The end of the season is here but the Bulls are still fighting to get the 5th seed. Can they do it? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill make predictions about the rest of the season and where will the Bulls land once the regular season ends. The guys also break down how will the Raptors and Cavs finish as well. (2:20) - How will the Bulls end the season? (7:25) - Does it matter if the Bulls are a 5 or 6 seed? (18:40) - Best matchup for the Bulls in the first round (25:20) - Injury updates for Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso
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Apr 1, 2022 • 39min

K.C. Johnson goes 1-on-1 with Charles Oakley

Charles Oakley joins the Bulls Talk podcast to discuss his upcoming book "The Last Enforcer" where he opens up about his life, how he grew up, how he became the basketball player and the man he is today. They also go over his time as a Bull and Knick, and Oak shares some colorful stories of his long NBA career.
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Mar 29, 2022 • 43min

After Knicks loss, what can be expected from the Bulls at the end of the season?

The Knicks!? Really!? The Bulls drop another "can't lose" game and the spiraling continues. Is there a solution? Can Billy Donovan fix the struggling offense and poor defense? Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill, and Cody Westerlund of 670 the Score discuss the latest loss and breakdown if the bulls can find solutions before it's too late. (2:43) - Is there a such thing as "must-win" games? (7:10) - Is Billy Donovan adjusting in the second half of the season? (15:40) - What can fans be expecting as the season closes? (24:00) - With Patrick Williams slowly getting back to the lineup, do the Bulls trust him? (39:26) - Is there a playoff matchup that's more favorable for the Bulls
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Mar 25, 2022 • 30min

Bulls take L vs Pelicans, is progress being made?

These Bulls are not the same Bulls of earlier in the season and it's becoming clear that they may not have been as good as we thought. What's going on!? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer break down the latest loss, but also take a deep dive into the struggles of the Bulls and debate are the Bulls in a better place as an organization from last year? (1:50) - Recapping the loss to the Pelicans (7:30) - Bulls defense has gotten worse and hasn't gotten better at all (13:30) - Are there solutions for the Bulls defensively? (18:00) - Are the Bulls in a better place now than last year?
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Mar 22, 2022 • 53min

Bulls pick up HUGE win vs Raptors and Patrick Williams returns to the lineup

It's still the regular season but the Bulls picked up a MUST-WIN against the Raptors in a game they dominated early and often. For seeding and tie-breaking implications that game was huge. The Bulls Talk panel of Rob Schaefer, KC Johnson, Will Perdue, and Tony Gill break down what they saw including the return of Patrick Williams. (1:00) - Bulls break the losing streak and get an important win vs the Raptors (13:15) - Review of Patrick Williams' return to the Bulls (23:00) - Bulls vs Bucks preview, will the Bulls get a win vs a top 3 team in the East or West? (33:55) - Update on Lonzo Ball does not look good at all (40:00) - What is the one weakness the Bulls need to fix for a playoff run?
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Mar 18, 2022 • 36min

Patrick Williams update and debating what is a successful season for the Bulls this year

The Bulls are slowly getting pieces back as Alex Caruso gets settled back in, now Patrick Williams is scheduled to return to play. What should be expected from the 4th overall pick? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill discuss what they expect from Williams upon his return and they provide updates on the injury. Later in the podcast, the group debates what a successful season looks like for the Bulls this year. (2:40) - Patrick Williams is cleared for contact (6:30) - What is expected from Patrick Willaims when he returns? (14:30) - Bulls are sliding in the standings, how far would the Bulls have to slide to not deem this season a success? (25:48) - Alex Caruso seemingly re-injures his wrist (29:30) - Zach LaVine will be dealing with his knee all season
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Mar 15, 2022 • 44min

Bulls lose to the Kings in a game they needed

The Bulls took one of, if not the worst loss of the season to the Kings. Are there things to take away from this loss, and as the schedule gets harder can they withstand that loss? Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill, and Jason Goff discuss the loss and is this an early sign of things to come, or can they get back to what they've been this season. They guys also break down Zach LaVine and if his knee injury should be something to worry about now and in the future. (4:30) - First reactions to the Bulls loss vs the Kings (11:30) - Are the Bulls in danger of slipping out of the top 4 seeds? (22:40) - Injury issues for the Bulls including Zach LaVine. Will knee injury impact him long term? (32:05) - Should AK or Bulls management sit Zach LaVine?
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Mar 11, 2022 • 43min

Bulls end losing streak, should Ayo Dosunmu be an All-Rookie first teamer

The Bulls finally pick up a win after beating the Detroit Pistons in a close game that came down to the final few possessions. Should Bulls fans be concerned that the Bulls played the Pistons so close? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill discuss the win vs the Pistons and if the close win means anything long-term and K.C. reports injury updates for Alex Caruso, Lonzo Ball, and Patrick Williams. Later in the podcast, Rob and Tony break down the rookie class and if Bulls rookie Ayo Dosunmu can make All-Rookie first team among a talented class of rooks. (1:10) - Should fans be concerned about how close the Bulls played the Pistons? (7:25) - Injury updates for Caruso, Ball, and Williams (17:50) - Breaking down the rookie class of 2021-22 (23:30) - Will Ayo make All-Rookie first team?
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Mar 8, 2022 • 49min

Bulls mailbag: Should fans worry about the 5 game skid?

We are back with another mailbag edition of the Bulls Talk podcast where we answer fan questions from Twitter about the Bulls. On this episode, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill answer questions about the 5 game losing streak, the status of Patrick Williams and other injured Bulls, what will the rotation look like when Lonzo and Caruso return from injury and are the Bulls frauds after sliding down the standings. (3:05) - How can the Bulls end their downward spiral? (8:10) - Are the Bulls frauds? (17:30) - Injury updates for Lonzo Ball, Alex Caruso, and Patrick Williams (21:00) - What will the rotations look like once Caruso and Ball return? (28:00) - What should be expected from Patrick Williams if he returns this season? (33:20) - Why has DeMar DeRozan been slumping?

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