By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

The Bulls have found their head coach, and he was introduced to the media on Thursday morning via Zoom. Jason Goff, Rob Schaefer, and K.C. Johnson discuss Billy Donovan and Artūras Karnišovas' joint press conference, then react to a 1-on-1 interview Johnson did with Donovan wherein Donovan goes in-depth on why he chose the Bulls. (0:56) - Early impressions of Billy Donovan after introductory press conference (7:26) - K.C. Johnson 1-on-1 interview with Billy Donovan (14:46) - Donovan expounds on his philosophy for player development (21:40) - Is he surprised he selected the Bulls over other teams that were looking for head coaches? (25:40) - Bulls Talk crew reacts to K.C. Johnson's interview with Billy Donovan (34:50) - What does the chain of command look like now under the new regime?

After a series of interviews, and with Bulls players set to begin voluntary workouts, Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and general Marc Eversly get their head coach in former Oklahoma City Thunder coach Billy Donovan. Host Jason Goff is joined by K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and NBC Sports Chicago Cubs beat writer Maddie Lee, who covered Donovan and the Thunder before covering the Cubs. The crew reacts to the hire, plays sound from an exclusive interview with Bulls and Florida Gators great Joakim Noah, and discusses Donovan’s fit with the Bulls. (1:50) - Timeline for the Billy Donovan hire (8:26) - Joakim Noah reacts to the Bulls hiring Billy Donovan (15:22) - Surprising that Wes Unseld Jr. didn't get the Bulls job? (21:00) - How will Donovan build his staff? (24:50) - What's next for the Bulls and Bulls fans?

The 2021 NBA season starts now for the Bulls, with voluntary offseason workouts beginning this week. But potential free agent Kris Dunn won't be involved. Host Jason Goff, Bulls insider K.C. Johnson and Bulls beat reporter Rob Schaefer discuss what the Bulls will look to get out of the workouts and provide updates on the finalists in the coaching search. Later on in the pod the crew discusses the chances two-time reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo will give the Bulls a look in free agency, and break down the final play of Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, where Chicago native and NBA superstar Anthony Davis hit a game winning 3. (1:48) - Workouts starting soon, and Kris Dunn will not be there (5:50) - How will the Bulls operate offseason training without a head coach? (9:40) - Bulls heading into the finalist phase of the coaching search (11:30) - Giannis a Bull? (15:40) - Anthony Davis makes game winning shot in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals (24:55) - The Boston Celtics avoid going down 3-0 in the Eastern Conference finals

In a shocking upset, the Denver Nuggets beat the Los Angeles Clippers in the Western Conference semifinals. With that victory, Michael Malone's lead assistant Wes Unseld Jr. is garnering a lot of attention from teams looking for winning head coaches, including the Bulls. To discuss the Clippers-Nuggets series, life in the Bubble and the Bulls' head coaching vacancy, Jason Goff and Bulls insider K.C. Johnson are joined by Dan Woike, national NBA writer for the LA Times. (2:00) - Difficulties for players and media in the bubble (9:00) - Media access to players in the Bubble (18:50) - Clippers failed no matter how you spin it (26:10) - Clippers were disjointed as a team playing against the Nuggets (33:55) - Bulls fans feelings about Artūras Karnišovas and Wes Unseld Jr. after Denver advances to the Conference Finals (46:40) - What will the Bulls do in the draft?

With Mike D'Antoni leaving the Houston Rockets, another head coaching position has opened up in the NBA, meaning top candidates have more options to choose from. So how does the Bulls job stack up? Host Jason Goff, Bulls insider K.C. Johnson and Bulls beat writer Rob Schaefer discuss where they think the Bulls gig ranks among the NBA’s current vacancies and provide updates on what the Bulls will be doing next as the offseason goes on. Later, the crew discusses the fall of the Rockets, the play of the Clippers, and preview Celtics-Heat. (1:45) - Bulls will start group workouts next week (6:50) - Where does the Bulls job rank among current vacancies? (27:55) - Are Russell Westbrook's winning days behind him? (37:00) - Are the Clippers going to lose to the Nuggets? (52:35) - Heat vs. Celtics preview

s the coaching search continues for the Bulls, a new candidate has entered the fray. Former head coach of the Oklahoma City Thunder Billy Donovan is now on the market, and the Bulls are reportedly expected to have interest. But is he the right fit for the team? Host Jason Goff and NBC Sports Chicago Bulls beat writer Rob Schaefer are joined by Darnell Mayberry, Bulls beat writer for The Athletic, as they dive into the new potential coaching candidate and provide further details on what's being said around the league about other possible targets. (1:40) - The difficulties in finding the right coach for your team (11:40) - Is Billy Donovan the right coach for the Bulls? (25:00) - Playoff matchups have heated up in the bubble (37:20) - Who's more beatable, the Clippers or the Lakers? (44:50) - Figuring out Artūras Karnišovas' drafting patterns

The Bulls are still in the midst of finding their next head coach as the offseason continues. Host Jason Goff, Bulls insider K.C. Johnson and Bulls beat writer Rob Schaefer provide updates on the search and detail the team’s upcoming schedule. Later on in the podcast, the crew discusses the NBA playoffs, what's wrong with the Bucks, Giannis' future with Milwaukee and Jimmy Butler finally getting the respect he deserves. (1:18) - What should Bulls fans keep their eyes on as the team continues to search for a coach? (7:00) - Is Giannis easy to gameplan for in the playoffs? (18:20) - Jimmy Butler's ascension in the playoffs (25:00) - Is Playoff Rondo a real thing? (31:25) - NBA playoff predictions

With the Brooklyn Nets hiring two-time MVP Steve Nash as their head coach, a vacancy has been filled, though not by a candidate the Bulls were targeting. NBC Sports Chicago Bulls insider K.C. Johnson is joined by Sports Illustrated senior NBA writer and analyst Chris Mannix to discuss the news of the day, deep dive into Artūras Karnišovas' ongoing coaching search, and break down playoff basketball in the NBA Bubble. (2:30) - Steve Nash named the next head coach of the Brooklyn Nets (10:40) - How does the league view the Bulls and their head coaching job? (16:30) - The Rockets are in trouble even after winning vs. the Thunder (22:30) - Analysis of Heat-Bucks and Celtics-Raptors (27:00) - Experience in the Bubble

New Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and GM Marc Eversley are still in the process of looking for a head coach, but they’re also poring over film and narrowing down prospects for the draft. Host Jason Goff is joined by Chris Spatola of ESPN and Sirius XM Radio to discuss which players the Bulls should be locking in on with their No. 4 overall pick, and to break down other potential draftees. Later in the pod, they discuss the legacy and career of the late, great John Thompson. (2:30) - How do teams evaluate talent when preparing for the draft? (4:40) - Breakdown of Obi Toppin (12:00) - Is LaMelo Ball a 6-foot-8 Kyrie Irving? (16:20) - Who should everyone be looking at in the draft that no one is paying attention to? (18:26) - The legacy of the late John Thompson

In a historic showing, the Milwaukee Bucks players refused to take the court for their Game 5 matchup vs. the Orlando Magic in a strike to draw attention to police brutality and boycott racism after Jacob Blake was shot by Kenosha, Wis. police in front of his children. In an emergency edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, host Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson, and Bulls analyst and former NBA player Kendall Gill, as they discuss the NBA players' boycott and the impact it is having across the country. (2:00) - What the players are trying to show by taking this stand (17:00) - Players don't care how much money they make, they want justice (35:20) - KC Johnson speaks to former Bull Craig Hodges on his activism in the early 90s in the NBA (50:00) - NBA players are saying they will not provide entertainment unless there is justice (1:01:00) - The players have a lot of pressure on them and they still chose to take a stand