

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.
Episodes
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Jul 20, 2021 • 43min
Zach LaVine in safety protocol again, NBA Finals, and D. Rose Hall of Fame
In a jam-packed episode, the Bulls Talk crew of Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill, and KC Johnson debate Derrick Rose's Hall of Fame chances and if he should get his jersey retired, the NBA Finals and if the Bucks are going to win it, Zach LaVine's play on the Olympic team, and they react live to the news that Zach will be placed on the Health & Safety protocol.
(1:15) - Will Derrick Rose get into the Basketball Hall of Fame and will he get his jersey retired by the Bulls
(9:30) - Team USA vs Spain review
(16:40) - Does Zach LaVine have an opportunity to grow his legacy with a great Olympic run?
(25:13) - Zach LaVine opens up about his contract with the Bulls
(31:30) - BREAKING: Zach LaVine will be put in the Health & Safety protocol and will not be traveling with Team USA to Tokyo

Jul 16, 2021 • 25min
Zach LaVine interview on Olympics, extension, Bulls offseason
NBC Sports Chicago Bulls reporter Rob Schaefer is joined by Zach LaVine -- live in Las Vegas -- to discuss a wide range of Bulls topics. LaVine shares his thoughts on Team USA’s training camp, what he expects from the Tokyo Olympics, his evaluation of Patrick Williams’ Select Team performance, his thoughts on looming extension talks with the Bulls, and much more.
(2:04) - LaVine discusses his experience on the Olympic team so far
(6:12) - Adapting to a new role on team USA than he's used to with the Bulls
(12:20) - Patrick Williams' play for the USA select team
(16:15) - LaVine's thoughts on his new contract negotiations and what he wants
(23:15) - LaVine speaks to becoming a leader on a playoff team and what he needs to do to push the Bulls forward

Jul 13, 2021 • 30min
Zach LaVine’s play on Team USA, Bobby Portis contributes to a winning run
Rob Schaefer has boots on the ground on Team USA in Las Vegas as Team USA losing the second exhibition to the Australian national team. Rob and KC Johnson, discuss the goings-on in Las Vegas, Zach Lavine's contributions to the team, what his role is looking like with the team, and should American basketball fans be worried that this team could not win the gold. Later in the pod, the crew breaks down the NBA Finals and the impact former Bull Bobby Portis is making with his new team.
(1:40) - Covering live games with live in-person press conferences
(5:00) - Should American basketball fans be alarmed that Team USA has lost the first 2 exhibition games?
(11:24) - What is Zach LaVine's role on Team USA?
(24:10) - NBA Finals review and Bobby Portis is making his presence known in the Finals

Jul 9, 2021 • 22min
Fran Fraschilla on Olympics, international scouting, Zach LaVine
Fran Fraschilla joins host Jason Goff to discuss the upcoming Tokyo Olympics, international play, Zach LaVine's first Olympics, Artūras Karnišovas' international scouting, and a lot more.
(1:55) - Team USA vs. Nigeria preview
(5:20) - The impact international players have had on the NBA game
(9:30) - Artūras Karnišovas' history as a scout and international player
(17:30) - What will Zach LaVine learn from this experience in the Olympics?

Jul 6, 2021 • 18min
Teammates again, ex-Bulls Rose and Williams gelling on ESPN
The 2002-03 Bulls endured a trying season, one where Jalen Rose and Jay Williams landed in the spotlight often—and sometimes appeared at odds. Now, the ex-Bulls are teammates again, creating strong chemistry on ESPN’s “NBA Countdown.” Over the past couple of weeks, KC Johnson caught up with both Williams and Rose to compare memories of that season and discuss their media careers in advance of Game 1 of the NBA Finals.

Jul 2, 2021 • 47min
Patrick Williams makes US Select Team, Fake Bulls trades
Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss Patrick Williams being named to the US Select Team, which will be practicing against the Olympic team; a trade scenario for Spencer Dinwiddie that may fix the Bulls’ need at point guard; if Thad Young is in the long-term plans for the franchise; and Chris Paul making it to the NBA Finals. Oh, and Cam Payne.
(4:25) - Benefits Patrick Williams will get playing with and against the best players in the world on the US Select Team
(12:40) - Possible trade scenarios for the Bulls to get Spencer Dinwiddie
(22:10) - Will Thad Young be a key piece for the Bulls moving forward?
(34:30) - Chri Paul makes his first Finals appearance

Jun 29, 2021 • 34min
Scottie Pippen airing grievances, Zach LaVine officially Team USA
In this episode of the Bulls Talk podcast, Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss Bulls legend Scottie Pippen's hot boy summer of interviews, Zach LaVine officially being named to the Team USA roster for the Tokyo Olympics, and if the NBA Playoffs are good this year despite injuries. We thought we knew you Pip smh.
(2:00) - We are reliving the "Last Dance" with Scottie Pippen setting flames across the nation about his career and time with the Bulls
(8:00) - Scottie calls Phil Jackson a racist
(18:10) - Are the 2021 NBA playoffs fun?
(26:16) - Zach LaVine is officially named to Team USA. Is it time for Zach to recruit?

Jun 25, 2021 • 34min
Bulls lose pick, Zach LaVine heading to Olympics
We all knew it was likely but now it's a reality. The Bulls end up with no pick in the first round of the 2021 NBA Draft; they’ll convey the No. 8 pick to the Orlando Magic for All-Star Nikola Vučević.
Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill break down the potential impact of not having a pick in this year's draft and what it means for the Bulls and the path Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley have to take to improve the team. They also discuss Zach LaVine heading to the Olympics and how that helps him and the Bulls.
(2:30) - Reaction to the Bulls missing the lottery and having two central division teams selecting in the top 4
(9:00) - What is next for Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley this offseason now that they don't have a lottery pick?
(12:00) - Zach LaVine commits to play for Team USA in the Tokyo Olympics
(20:05) - Thad Young receives the NBA's Hustle Award
(29:00) - Review of the NBA's Conference Finals

Jun 22, 2021 • 47min
Is Ben Simmons a viable option for the Bulls?
The number one seed in the Eastern Conference, the Philadelphia 76ers, are out of the playoffs and people had things to say. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss Josh Smith's comments on Doc Rivers, the reaction to Ben Simmons on social media, whether the Bulls can be close to what Atlanta has become after being in the same tier, and if Ben Simmons can be the next point guard for the Chicago Bulls.
(2:00) - Josh Smith trashes Doc Rivers and Mike Woodson and makes it personal
(10:50) - Does Ben Simmons have a mental block to shoot?
(18:00) - Will the Bulls be in the pursuit of Ben Simmons and how could he fit?
(27:00) - Spencer Dinwiddie declines his option with the Nets, could he return to the Bulls organization?
(35:00) - Can/will the Bulls turn it around and be competitive with the Hawks next season?

Jun 18, 2021 • 32min
Patrick Williams makes All-Rookie Second team
After being selected to the All-Rookie second team, KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss his selection and if they were expecting it or should another rookie have gotten his spot. Later in the pod, the crew discusses the many coaching changes around the league and discusses the future of Bulls coach Billy Donovan now that teams around the league are cutting ties with coaches early. The crew also talks injuries in the NBA playoffs and the NBA lottery.
(2:40) - The Bulls have back to back All-Rookie team selections in Coby White and Patrick Williams
(11:35) - A LOT of NBA coaches are leaving and/or getting fired, what does that mean for the tenure and future of Bulls coach Bily Donovan?
(18:40) - Coaches relationships with team management
(26:30) - Marc Eversley will represent the Bulls at the NBA lottery