By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Zach LaVine didn't score a crazy amount, but his return gave the Bulls a much-needed boost in a must-win game. Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer and K.C. Johnson breakdown where the Bulls are at in the Eastern Conference standings, the reasons for bringing back Daniel Theis in the offseason and how to evaluate Patrick Williams' rookie season.

The Bulls lose to the Sixers at a crucial time in the season and it seems like a heavy blow to the chance to play playoff basketball. With that in mind, there are still things Bulls fans should be looking for with only seven games left. Will the Bulls play Zach LaVine? How will certain players finish the season who may not be here going forward and other questions that still need to be answered. KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer break down the bigger picture for the Bulls and what else needs to be answered about the Bulls including Lauri Markkanen's seemingly imminent departure. (2:20) - What can you take away from the Sixers loss (7:10) - What was learned about the Bulls during their playoff push (10:30) - Is it worth bringing Zach LaVine back to the team? (15:50) - Is Lauri Markkanen already thinking about not being a Bull in a few weeks? (21:30) - Analyzing Lauri Markkanen's career as a Bull (25:20) - Is the play-in tournament a benefit for the NBA?

On Monday, May 3rd, it will be 10 years since Derrick Rose became the youngest MVP in NBA history. To discuss his story and the story of that special season, former Bull and agent of Derrick, BJ Armstrong joins NBCS Bulls insider KC Johnson as they relive the moments and stories of that season that Bulls fans will remember forever. (3:00) - The beginning, when Derrick was asked about being a league MVP (9:00) - What was it like for Derrick leading up to that MVP season (17:00) - Derrick wanted to win in Chicago and bring back the trophy for the city (26:30) - If Derrick doesn't get hurt, do the Bulls win a championship? (32:40) - Derrick Rose gives a powerful speech after winning the MVP (38:50) - The growth of Rose and the great space he's in, in his career

What do Daniel Thies, Tayshaun Prince, and Jheri curls have in common? They are all mentioned on this very podcast! After a huge win vs the Miami Heat on Monday night, the Bulls talk crew of Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and KC Johnson discuss a new evolution in the Bulls offense, the Too Big offense with Daniel Thies and Nikola Vučević, after a huge outing by both newly acquired big men in a win against Jimmy Butler and the Miami Heat. The crew later discusses old school basketball and the impact of the Jheri curl, and also updates on Zach LaVine. INDULGE! (2:00) - Bulls vs Heat on Monday felt like a playoff game (7:15) - It seems like Thies and Vučević have played together before. Their chemistry is great (16:20) - Thad Young and the impact of the role players (21:30) - Jheri curls and old school basketball (25:20) - When Zach LaVine returns, what changes or doesn't change with how the Bulls play offense and defense?

The entire Bulls Talk crew is back to break down your favorite hoops team. Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill, and KC Johnson discuss the much needed win over the Charlotte Hornets after a poor outing vs the Cleveland Cavaliers including some solid play from newly acquired All-Star Nikola Vučević and Coby White who has found some consistency after being re-inserted into the starting lineup. Also in the pod, the guys discuss the tragic loss of draft prospect Terrence Clarke, who was close to Patrick Williams, an update on Zach LaVine, and some media stories from Bulls road trips to Miami. (1:30) - Patrick Williams left the game and was consoled by teammates when he found out Kentucky forward Terrence Clarke passed away. (8:05) - Bulls can't afford to give games away as they make a push for the play-in (11:30) - Coby White is settling into the starting lineup without Zach LaVine (19:10) - Latest on Zach LaVine (24:20) - Bulls vs Jimmy Butler and the Heat in a 2 game series. Old Bulls in Miami stories

Luol Deng is one of the most respected Bulls in franchise history and if you didn't believe that, just wait until you listen to this interview. Deng joins K.C. Johnson to discuss him expanding and growing the game of basketball in South Sudan as president of the South Sudanese Federation. They also discuss some never-before-heard stories and memories from Luol's time with the Bulls, including his relationships with Derrick Rose, Joakim Noah, and Tom Thibodeau. (2:20) - Life after retiring from the NBA and becoming president of the South Sudanese Federation (10:40) - Luol on qualifying for the AfroBasket tournament in August in Rwanda (15:00) - Luol discusses the coaches that had the most influence on him (22:40) - Deng's relationship with Joakim Noah and retiring as a Bull (29:10) - The Rose MVP year: "Derrick is one of my favorite human beings" (33:40) - Does Luol hear "ICE" when he sleeps due to playing for Tom Thibodeau

The Bulls were already having a hard time winning since the trade deadline and now star Zach LaVine will be out as he enters the NBA's health and safety protocol for at least 10-14 days. Will new All-Star pickup Nikola Vučević and the Bulls right the ship without him? The Bulls talk crew of K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill break down what this means for the Bulls, the adjustments that Billy Donovan needs to make and can they hold the fort until Zach gets back. (2:30) - What do the numbers say about the Bulls without Zach LaVine? (6:40) - Will the Wizards, Raptors, or Magic take the last play-in spot from the Bulls? (10:00) - Can AK and Marc Eversley find a fix to the roster now that they are building around LaVine and Vučević? (15:00) - The defense has been awful, can Billy Donovan do anything to fix it? (22:00) - Do the Bulls need to try something new in the starting lineup — if so who should start?

Thad Young has been a stabilizing force on the Bulls this year and their second best player, but his tenure with the team didn't start out that way. Jason Goff and K.C. Johnson sit down with the veteran forward as they discuss the leaps that Zach LaVine has made and the relationship Thad has with Zach. Also in the podcast Thad, discusses fatherhood and how his family plays an important part in his decisions on basketball. Then he talks about his first year with the Bulls and how after that season he considered retiring from basketball. Get to know more about "Thad-gic Johnson" right here on the Bulls Talk Pod. (4:40) - Zach LaVine's growth from just a scorer to an All-Star player (12:10) - Thad discusses the biggest differences between this season and last season (16:32) - Thad on his thoughts about retirement after his first season with the Bulls (21:50) - How being a father and husband impacts his decision-making on his future in the NBA (30:30) - New regime's transparency has been a huge difference for the Bulls this year

The Bulls win their third straight game and things look to be solidifying for the post trade deadline roster. With Coby White and Lauri Markkanen coming off the bench the team seems ready to try and make a playoff push, but what do their new roles mean for their individual futures with the Bulls? Rob Schaefer and KC Johnson discuss the new look Bulls and how Billy Donovan is shaping his rotation to make a push for the playoffs. The guys also discuss Zach LaVine's all-around game vs the Raptors and how newcomer, All-Star Nikola Vučević is making everything easier on offense for the Bulls. (2:30) - Lauri Markkanen is settling in into his new roles (6:50) - Zach LaVine grows his game to other places not only scoring (10:25) - Billy Donovan is solidifying his rotation and shortening his roster as the Bulls push for the playoffs (16:15) - Billy Donovan says Lauri Markkanen and Coby White "aren't going to be featured guys" this season (21:40) - Does Lauri Markkanen has a chance to be with the Bulls long term?

Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss the new-look Bulls, their first win post-trade deadline, and what seems to be working for them. But with all the excitement and curiosity with the new roster, a big question remains as the Bulls seem to find their way through different rotations: Where does Lauri Markkanen fit? The guys discuss whether or not this is the farewell tour for Markkanen and why it hasn't worked for Lauri in Chicago. Later in the podcast, the crew answers fan questions. (4:10) - Bulls break the losing streak after the trade. What have they figured out? (14:30) - Has the book been written on Lauri Markkanen's Bulls career? (25:35) - Let the Troy Brown Jr. love continue (34:25) - Fan questions (40:30) - Zach LaVine has improved his odds to win Most Improved Player Award