By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

One quarter of the 2020-21 campaign is now gone, and it has flown by. In a season where Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley are evaluating the Bulls’ roster, what do they think about this team? Which combination of the core should stay? To help answer these questions and join in on the fun with Jason, K.C., and Rob, The Athletic's Zach Harper stops by. The crew also dives into the "gunner" narrative around Zach Lavine and the improvement the Bulls have made under Billy Donovan. Later in the podcast, Jason, Rob, and K.C. discuss Wendell Carter Jr.'s injury, if Zach Lavine is an All-Star, and Jason tributes his friend, the late Sekou Smith. (3:30) - How can the Bulls get to the next level in national attention? (11:00) - The impact of coaching on a team (18:00) - Is the style the Bulls are playing offensively sustainable? (25:20) - NBA fans making excuses for certain players and not others (29:00) - How will the starters respond to being outplayed by the bench? (36:30) - Is Zach LaVine an All-Star? (41:34) - Jason's tribute to Sekou Smith

Over the weekend the Bulls took a big loss versus LeBron James, Anthony Davis, and the champion Lakers. After a decent stretch of good basketball, did that loss show Bulls fans how far this team is from a championship? The Bulls talk crew of Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson discuss and put in perspective the loss against the Lakers and what that could mean for Zach Lavine and Lauri Markkanen as their contracts and future's with the Bulls are uncertain. Later in the podcast, the crew remembers Kobe Bryant as today marks the 1 year anniversary of his unfortunate death. (2:04) - How Bulls matchup vs good teams in the NBA (9:00) - Addressing the serious issues on the Bulls (14:55) - Are the Bulls farther away from contending than you thought? (20:18) - What are the other parts of Zach Lavine's game he needs to improve on? (31:20) - Will Lauri Markkanen be able to get to the next level as a Bull? (38:55) - Rookie of the year odds. Where is Patrick Williams on the list? (45:50) - Remembering Kobe Bryant

In an hour long episode you will not want to skip, Jason Goff and K.C. Johnson are joined by former Bulls media colleague Vincent Goodwill of Yahoo! Sports to debate the biggest question facing the Bulls: Is Zach LaVine a legit NBA superstar? The crew also shares hilarious stories of covering the NBA that you won't hear anywhere else and discusses how Kyrie Irving is being received by the media. This is an episode you are going to want to listen to all the way through. Don't forget to rate 5 stars, review, and share the podcast. (4:25) - Vincent Goodwill joins the podcast to Jason's surprise (10:25) - The impact of the pandemic on the NBA (20:24) - Is it harder or easier to score big points on a bad team? Is Zach LaVine an empty stats player? (32:28) - Hilarious stories of covering the NBA (46:50) - NBA players vs the media (The curious case of Kyrie Irving)

The Bulls are on a two-game winning streak and look as good as they've ever been under new head coach Billy Donovan. Can this be sustained? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the Bulls' growth so far this season and if this is the new normal for the Bulls instead of second-half meltdowns fans were used to. The guys also break down Zach LaVine's growth as a scorer and playmaker this year and Lauri Markkanen's assimilation back to the team after being in the NBA's safety protocol. (2:20) - Impressions from the win vs the Houston Rockets, Bulls scoring is balanced (9:00) - Bulls depth is coming through for them (14:00) - Zach LaVine is on a real pace to be an all-star this year (20:10) - For the first time, the LaVine/Markkanen pick and roll is working (25:15) - This team and the veterans on it are working together better under Billy Donovan (31:00) - Are the Bulls on track to be in the playoffs?

The Bulls have not played a game in a while, but the Bulls Talk crew has got you. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss how the Bulls are viewed in comparison to the Bears, where their fandom for the Bulls started and the Zach LaVine era. Should fans buy stock in the Bulls now? Later in the podcast, the crew answers fan questions and breaks down the James Harden trade. Will the Kyrie Irving-Kevin Durant-Harden trio work out in Brooklyn? How were NBA title odds affected? This is the start of the road to 10,000 downloads. Share, rate five stars, and review! (3:20) - What is it like with no Bulls game for a week? (14:20) - When should Bulls fans fully invest in this team? (27:20) - How should fans treat teams that haven't gotten better? (32:50) - Twitter mailbag questions (42:20) - Which backcourt is better: Kirk Hinrich-Ben Gordon or Zach LaVine-Coby White? (46:00) - James Harden is a Brooklyn Net (54:40) - Odds to win the East now that the Brooklyn Nets have James Harden

The Bulls are back home but their game vs. the Boston Celtics has been postponed due to the NBA's health and safety protocols. This is just one example of the pandemic impacting the NBA in ways the 2019-20 restart bubble prevented. With several Bulls players already in the safety protocol, the Bulls Talk crew of Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss the impact the pandemic has had on the Bulls and the NBA so far and provide perspective on what the Bulls are going through. Later in the podcast, the crew has a strong debate on Zach LaVine's Bull tenure, his recent hot streak, and what his recent play means for the Bulls. (1:20) - Bulls-Celtics postponed (8:30) - Are we being desensitized to the coronavirus? (17:00) - How far will the NBA go with their health and safety protocols? (25:40) - How will Lauri Markkanen, Tomáš Satoranský, and Chandler Hutchison fit back in with the team? (32:30) - The impact of Zach LaVine's hot scoring streak (39:40) - Breaking down the Zach LaVine era of Bulls basketball

Even after a tight loss to the Sacramento Kings, the Bulls look determined and competitive after starting the season on a not so high note. Jason Goff, KC Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss all the positives they've seen from a young and growing Bulls team while being short-handed with players in the NBA mandated safety protocol. The crew dives into the play making and clutch shot-making of Zach Lavine, Coby White settling into the player he wants to be, and later in the podcast, the take questions from the fans on trade options for the Bulls, should the Bulls resign Otto Porter, and are the Bulls on pace to win more games than we expected. (2:26) - Jason revels in his pre-draft "guy" Tyrese Haliburton of the Kings and the back and forth between Haliburton and Coby White (7:46) - Billy Donovan is making Zach Lavine poor man James Harden? (14:50) - Bulls still finding their way defensively in the drop zone coverage (23:20) - Coby White is still being himself scoring wise while trying to figure out how to be a traditional point guard (35:55) - Mailbag segment: Will the Bulls play too well to make a significant trade this year? (41:30) - Will preseason prediction win totals for the Bulls change now that they are playing better? (48:42) - Should Billy Donovan start Sato or Valentine with Coby and Zach?

Zach LaVine goes brazy on the Dallas Mavericks in a showing that impresses around the league, and the Bulls Talk crew is here to break it all down. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss LaVine’s outing, the health and safety protocols that are impacting the Bulls roster, and have a discussion about Coby White's play and whether or not he will be the starting point guard of the future for the Bulls. (6:38) - Zach LaVine puts on a show (17:35) - Is Coby White a point guard? (23:02) - How has COVID-19 impacted the Bulls so far? (32:05) - Otto Porter Jr. has been playing good basketball this year (41:07) - Daniel Gafford vs. Wendell Carter Jr. (53:00) - Things to look forward to on the Bulls West Coast road trip

The Bulls finally got their wins of the 2020-21 season, improving to 2-3. And overall, they look better! Host Jason Goff is joined by the Bulls Talk crew of K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill to discuss the Bulls and what areas they are improving in. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses the year 2020 and what they have been most appreciative covering the Bulls and doing the podcast. (3:36) - Bulls sideline players due to health and safety protocols (11:14) - Veteran contributions made by Garrett Temple and Thad Young (14:30) - Zach Lavine is taking to Billy Donovan's coaching (22:00) - Coby White progressing as a playmaker (27:02) - 2020 year in review

The Bulls are off to a rough start to begin the new season and some decisions about the roster might come sooner than expected if things don't get better. Jason Goff and KC Johnson discuss the 3 losses for the Bulls and the few positives they can build on for the rest of the season. The guys also dive into the play of Lauri Markkanen so far, breakdown Coby White's point guard play, and Wendell Cater finally showing what he can do under Billy Donovan with the Bulls' first double-double this year and his best game since the return of play. (1:11) - Billy Donovan is putting responsibility and accountability on the players to be better (7:28) - Will the Bulls ever win with Zach Lavine? (12:50) - 4 starters score 20 or more points and the Bulls still lose (19:50) -Wendell Carter Jr. needed to play well vs the Warriors (24:00) - Lauri Markkanen is improving (29:00) - Billy Donovan's lineup rotation