By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

The Bulls dropped the ball big time vs the Atlanta Hawks in the first game of the regular season. Is this just one game? Is this still the same Bulls team with a different coach? Host Jason Goff, KC Johnson, and Tony Gill breaks down game one and discusses what could potentially be down the road for this Bulls team and what can be learned from game 1. (1:00) - What was that last night? (7:40) - Bulls got down and stayed down (13:40) - The Bulls effort was lackluster (18:30) -Who is going to step up and say enough? (27:00) - Can Coby White be the point guard this team needs? (36:50) - Breaking down Lauri Markkanen's game (46:00) - Bulls need to show more fight on bad nights

The Bulls and Lauri Markkanen couldn't settle on an extension before Monday's deadline, meaning Markkanen will be a restricted free agent next offseason. Host Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss how far apart the two sides were on a deal and what this means for Markkanen this season... Because some are getting Jimmy Butler vibes all over again. We are about to see what Lauri Markkanen is made of with his future as a Bull in the balance. Sound like an action movie, but we're here for it. (5:57) - Lauri Markkanen is on a "prove it" deal (12:05) - What were negotiations like between the Bulls and Markkanen (21:22) - This is an opportunity for Lauri to show everyone what kind of player he is (31:00) - Are we going to get a more aggressive Lauri Markkanen? (39:25) - Will Markkanen's attitude change this year?

The Bulls have shown progress after every preseason game so far. Coby White is adjusting to his new role, the rookie Patrick Williams looks like he belongs in the NBA and Zach LaVine is doing Zach LaVine things. But Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr. aren't progressing like the rest. It's early, of course, but is there cause for concern? And with the rookie extension deadline coming up on Monday, should the Bulls negotiate a long-term deal with Markkanen? Host Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss Markkanen and Carter’s adjustment to the new system and why it may be taking them a bit longer to get comfortable. (4:56) - What needs to be done to help get Markkanen going? (14:06) - Will Lauri Markkanen start the entire season? (17:15) - Coby White is getting better (21:49) - Patrick Williams is... Baby Kawhi? (30:42) - When is Wendell Carter Jr. going to start playing instead of thinking?

The Bulls played their first games in nine months, a two-game set vs. the Houston Rockets. Host Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson break down the games and discuss which players Bulls fans should keep a keen eye on as they head to the regular season. The crew breaks down rookie Patrick Williams' performance, Coby White's improved playmaking, and whether or not a more aggressive Lauri Markkanen will show up this year. (3:46) - Which version of Coby White is more valuable, playmaking or scoring? (16:45) - Will Patrick Williams start before the season is over? (29:58) - Should Bulls fans be worried about Wendell Carter Jr.’s offense? (37:15) - Which Lauri Markkanen will show up for the 2021 season? (51:18) - Noah Vonleh tests positive for coronavirus, waived by Bulls

The Bulls' first preseason game is upon us and the Bulls Talk crew brought in a friend to help discuss the team. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times joins Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer to preview the team and what fans should be looking out for ahead of the first game in months. Later in the pod, the crew discusses the future of a Zach LaVine-Coby White backcourt, how different covering the Bulls this year will be due to the pandemic, and the 2020-21 Bulls' win-loss total. (2:40) -What should fans be looking forward to ahead of the first preseason game? (8:00) - How has covering the Bulls been different due to the pandemic? (14:30) - How many games will the Bulls win this year? (22:55) - Is Zach LaVine and Coby White the future backcourt of the Bulls? (29:25) - The chance the Bulls could add a great point guard in the 2021 NBA draft class (34:50) - Can the organization win more games and still be bad?

Bulls training camp is in session and there are good things coming out of camp. The Bulls Talk crew of Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the pleasant surprises coming from camp, including how fast Patrick Williams is picking up the NBA game, Coby White running the offense and the high praise new head coach Billy Donovan and EVP of Basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas have given Bulls star Zach LaVine. Later in the podcast, the guys go around the NBA and debate which publicist job would you want right now: James Harden's or Kyrie Irving's? (5:53) - What have we learned about how the new Bulls are operating so far? (13:06) - Zach LaVine receives high praise from Billy Donovan (24:40) - Is Zach LaVine an empty calories scorer? (28:30) - Do the Bulls have an opportunity to take over the city of Chicago? (36:20) - Exciting things coming from Bulls training camp (42:35) - Whose publicist would you rather be: James Harden's or Kyrie Irving's?

Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson discuss and appreciate the career of Joakim Noah with him likely heading into retirement. Later in the pod, the crew breaks down the opening of training camp as Bulls players and new leadership meet the media to discuss their goals for the team and the franchise. (1:57) - Joakim Noah is one of the best Bulls ever (9:10) - Joakim Noah or Spencer Hawes in the 2007 NBA draft (15:40) - Is Joakim Noah one of the most disliked Bulls by opposing fan bases? (20:39) - Most important storylines from the start of Bulls training camp (26:52) - Coby White is about to get the keys to run the team (36:55) - Russell Westbrook is traded for John Wall

The Bulls are preparing to start training camp for the new season, and it's time to break it all down. Joining Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson, is Cody Westerlund of 670 the Score as they discuss what fans should expect in the first week, competition battles on the Bulls and where the new regime’s focus is as they embark on a new era of the Bulls basketball. (4:30) - How is the NBA preparing to play without a bubble? (12:20) - How can Bulls management evaluate this team during a pandemic? (20:15) - How will the Bulls address the point guard position? (26:42) - Position battle for the Bulls: Whose minutes with Patrick Williams be taking? (37:04) - What can Patrick Williams be in the NBA?

Thanksgiving season is here and there is plenty to be thankful for as a basketball fan. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, Kevin Anderson, and Tony Gill discuss what they are thankful for as NBA and Bulls observers. Each member of the Bulls Talk team mentions and share funny and great stories about their experience covering the Bulls and following the NBA in a very special Thanksgiving episode of the Bulls Talk podcast. (2:30) - Bulls fans have a new hope with a new regime in the front office (6:10) - Should Bulls fans be thankful for Jim Boylen? (12:40) - Things an NBA fan should be thankful for (20:55) - Reasons why we all should be thankful for LeBron James (29:15) - Giving fans a behind the scenes look into the Bulls Talk podcast

During a weekend of big transactions, the new Bulls front office signed Garrett Temple, and stood pat otherwise. Will that be the only addition to the team for this season? Filling in for host Jason Goff, Kevin Anderson is in with K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer as they discuss the Temple signing, what it means for the roster and what direction the Bulls may be headed this year. Later in the podcast, the crew discusses if Coby White will be the opening starter and the NBA's biggest winner's and losers in free agency. (1:34) - The Bulls seemed to be trying to find a playmaker, but take pick up forwards in the draft and in free agency. Where they really looking for one? (9:20) - What message does it send to Coby and Zach that the Bulls didn't get a playmaker? (16:40) - How will the new Bulls front office evaluate this team? (26:15) - How will fans feel about the returning roster? (35:20) - Biggest winners of free agency in the NBA (41:50) - Biggest losers in free agency