By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

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

After the Bulls selected Patrick Williams fourth overall, fans were confused, wondering who Patrick Williams is and what can he bring to the Bulls. The Bulls Talk crew has you covered. In the beginning of the podcast, K.C. Johnson is joined by Patrick's former high school coach Jacoby Davis to help break down the person and player Patrick is. Later on, Jason Goff, K.C. and Rob Schaefer discuss the comments Artūras Karnišovas made about selecting Patrick and what he sees in the ACC Sixth Man of the Year. (1:38) - K.C. Johnson sits with Jacoby Davis to see what kind of person and player Patrick Williams is (6:20) - Davis on Patrick's playmaking ability (11:20) - Davis on Patrick's meetings with the Bulls (15:16) - Jason, K.C. and Rob break down Patrick Williams (22:50) - A loud segment of Bulls fans dismissing AK's selection at 4 (32:50) - Rushing to judgement of a player before he plays a game (45:11) - Why can't Patrick Williams become a great player?

With the 4th pick in the draft, the Bulls take 6'8 forward from Florida State University Patrick Williams. Host Jason Goff is joined by Will Perdue and Kendall Gill as they breakdown the pick, what they see from Patrick Williams and what kind of impact he can have on the Bulls. (1:30) - Patrick Williams is the first pick of the new Bulls era (4:45) - How will Patrick fit on the Bulls (8:36) - How will Williams' game translate to the NBA? (11:20) - Forwards on the Bulls roster have competition for playing time (15:25) - How will the dynamics change with a new player selected by a new regime?

The 2020 NBA Draft is this week so the Bulls Talk crew invited some friends to give you all the information you need headed into Wednesday. Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson are joined by representatives of the top three lottery teams who will be selecting before the Bulls. For the Timberwolves, Chris Hine of the Minnesota Star Tribune; for the Warriors, James Ham of NBC Sports Bay Area; and for the Hornets, Rick Bonnell from the Charlotte Observer. After the mock draft, the crew discusses the Bulls not extending Kris Dunn a qualifying offer. (3:05) - Chris Hine predicts Anthony Edwards will be the No. 1 pick in the draft (15:23) - James Ham goes with James Wiseman for the Warriors (30:37) - Rick Bonnell believes Lamelo Ball could be the Hornets pick (44:04) - Bulls Talk crew makes their selections at No. 4 for the Bulls (1:01:14) - Bulls choose not to extend a qualifying offer to Kris Dunn

The rumor mill is spinning on the NBA circuit and the Bulls have been mentioned as a potential player. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer discuss the new rumor that teams are inquiring about Zach Lavine and whether the Bulls consider moving him. Later in the podcast the crew discuss the odds of the Bulls going after Russell Westbrook, Jrue Holiday or other players on the trade market. Then, the crew debates possible trade-up packages for the Bulls to explore in the NBA Draft. (3:10) - Reports that the Dallas Mavericks have contacted the Bulls about Zach Lavine (12:40) - Russell Westbrook, Chris Paul, Victor Oladipo and Jrue Holiday's chances to be Bulls (23:30) - Will the Bulls do whatever they have to do to get LaMelo Ball? (31:42) - What does the front office think of the roster entering the draft? (40:00) - Who is better: LaMelo Ball or Coby White?

On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Will Perdue discuss the impact of the long layoff for the Bulls, and the draft on November 18. (1:30) - Perdue on the Bulls moving in the right direction (2:30) - The long hiatus for the Bulls and the challenges the players will face (4:00) - On why the time off will be easier on bigs, and harder on guards (7:35) - K.C. Johnson on salary cap uncertainty and why Bulls won’t be impacted severely (10:30) - On the new coaching staff and Will’s recommendation for Zach LaVine (14:15) - Why the front office’s opinion of LaVine shouldn’t impact Billy Donovan’s approach (15:30) - K.C. Johnson on LaMelo Ball and why a Bulls selection of Ball directly impacts LaVine (18:35) - Will Perdue on Deni Avdija, and what it means if the Bulls take him (20:55) - Johnson on Obi Toppin and his potential as a pro (24:05) - Perdue on James Wiseman and the uncertainty about his potential (29:00) - On the excitement around the team currently

On this emergency edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Rob Schaefer react to the NBA returning Christmas week and expectations for the Bulls. (1:30) - Reaction to the NBA returning December 22 and the challenges the league is facing (4:15) - On the positives of the NBA returning but concern over safety (8:00) - The juxtaposition of NBA returning with COVID-19 cases spiking and potential impact on the schedule (13:40) - Should the ‘Delete 8’ teams have a slightly different schedule to start the season? (18:30) - Why Bulls fans are really optimistic heading into the draft and next season (21:45) - Is Otto Porter Jr. the most important player for the Bulls? (24:30) - How the schedule could favor the Bulls

On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer are joined by NBA Draft expert, former Suns scout, and current writer for TheStepien.com , Spencer Pearlman. The group takes a deep dive into the top point guards in this draft and who the best player available at four might be. (1:00) - Pearlman on his work scouting for the Phoenix Suns and how he got into scouting (3:50) - Thoughts on the top point guards in this draft (5:00) - Pearlman on Kira Lewis Jr. (8:00) - Schaefer on Lewis Jr. and what makes him an intriguing prospect and potential fit with the Bulls (11:00) - Pearlman on how Lewis Jr. could potentially fit with the Bulls (13:45) - Pearlman on LaMelo Ball and why he believes that Ball is the #1 player in the draft (16:50) - Is it worth trading up for the Bulls to get Ball? (21:30) - Pearlman on Killian Hayes and Tyrese Haliburton (26:30) - Schaefer on Haliburton and potential fit on Bulls (28:50) - On how many hours it takes to be confident in an evaluation (29:35) - On Deni Avdija being the odds on favorite for the Bulls according to PointsBet Sportsbook (32:40) - Schaefer on Avdija’s potential fit for the Bulls (36:55) - Pearlman on his prediction for who Bulls take if they stay at 4 (38:30) - On potential second round picks by the Bulls and best players likely available

When new Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas being filling out his staff, one of his first hires was Pat Connelly, who he worked with during his time in the Denver Nuggets front office. Now that they have reunited to push the Bulls into the future, fans should get to know the man behind player personnel. NBC Sports Chicago Bulls insider K.C. Johnson is joined by Connelly to discuss how Connelly got into scouting, the minutiae involved in correctly evaluating a player, his philosophy in drafting and his connection to Karnišovas. (3:30) - Connelly describes how he got into the NBA (7:57) - What attracted Connelly to Artūras Karnišovas and the Bulls? (16:10) - Connelly's assessment of the 2020 draft and his drafting philosophy (23:26) - Assessing Bulls players in the bubble