

By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show
Chicago Sports Network
Welcome to By The Horns, a podcast covering the Chicago Bulls. Hosted by Bulls Countdown Live host Camron Smith and CHSN Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson. We’ll bring you the latest updates along with guest interviews and breaking news. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday.
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Jul 8, 2019 • 28min
Ep. 191: Bulls Summer League update from Sean Highkin
Editor’s note: This podcast was recorded before the Bulls game Monday night
0:45 - Sean on early returns on Bulls so far in summer league
2:30 - On possibility of Shaq Harrison returning to the Bulls
3:40 - On Coby White, and adjusting to the NBA game
5:00 - On not drawing too many conclusions from a rookie in summer league
6:00 - Concern over White’s 3-point shooting
6:55 - On White and any injury concerns
7:30- On Daniel Gafford and his 4-year deal
8:44 - On center position and Bulls likely rotation
11:25 - On Gafford’s skillset, and potential role his rookie year
12:35 - On a potential Kris Dunn trade
15:45 - On the wide open western conference
18:50 - On the Nuggets and Blazers
20:25 - On Jabari Parker signing with the Hawks
22:30 - Sean on his conversation with Bobby Portis
24:25 - Other stories Sean is working on
25:30 - On Mychal Mulder and chances of getting a 2-way contract
26:55 - Sean on the earthquake night

Jul 4, 2019 • 40min
Ep. 190: Dunn’s cloudy future, Wendell Carter Jr injury
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson react to the Bulls agree to a deal with big Luke Kornet and Wendell Carter Jr’s setback.
0:30 - What’s left of the Bulls salary cap now? Are they done in free agency?
1:50 - On Tomas Satoransky, impact on the Bulls
2:45 - On Kris Dunn’s future with the Bulls
4:20 - Is Dunn a good fit with the Lakers?
7:15 - Why Dunn’s tenure with the Bulls hasn’t worked out
13:40 - Kendall on the dynamic between himself and Felipe Lopez in Minnesota
15:25 - Kendall on being a rookie in Charlotte and fighting for playing time with two veterans- Rex Chapman and Dell Curry
17:25 - On the need for a veteran presence in a locker room, Bulls offseason grade from Kendall
20:00 - On Luke Kornet’s impact on the Bulls
22:45 - On Brooklyn and their turnaround
24:00 - On Wendell Carter Jr and his core muscle surgery and concerns over development
27:15 - Why the Bulls have to make significant improvement this season
30:10 - On expectations for the Bulls in Summer League in Vegas
33:05 - Kendall on how the chemistry between White and Gafford could help them long-term
34:05 - Our biggest winners around the NBA this offseason

Jul 2, 2019 • 26min
Ep. 189: Scouting report on Thad Young and Tomas Satoransky
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Indy Star Pacers reporter J. Michael joins Mark Schanowski to give a scouting report on Tomas Satoransky and Thad Young.
1:00 - Why the Wizards decided to let Satoransky go
3:10 - Michael on why Satoransky didn’t fit into the Wizards cap plans
4:40 - Michael Satoransky scouting report
7:20 - Is Sato a legit point guard, or more of a shooting guard?
9:10 - Comparing Malcolm Brogdon and Satoransky
11:00 - Michael on Thaddeus Young and what makes him special
14:00 - On Young’s impact on the locker room, and aversion to injury
15:30 - On Young’s skillset, and need to improve perimeter jumper
17:45 - On Young’s offensive post play and impact on Lauri Markkanen, and Wendell Carter Jr
20:20 - Michael on the Pacers and expectations for next season
23:00 - Michael on Nate McMillan what makes him a great coach

Jul 1, 2019 • 24min
Ep. 188: Reaction to Thaddeus Young deal
On this episode of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Matt Peck react to the Bulls agreeing to a 3-year deal with free agent Thaddeus Young.
Editor’s note: This podcast was recorded on Sunday evening before the Jimmy Butler to Miami deal
0:45 Matt Peck’s reaction after his Outsider debate vs See Red Fred
2:00 Reaction to Thaddeus Young deal
3:10 On what sold Young on the Bulls
5:00 On how Young fits in with the Bulls
6:10 Kendall on the impact Young will have on locker room
8:50 How does this impact Bulls pursuit of a veteran point guard- reaction to Brodgon deal
11:45 A bit behind the scenes of our free agency special show, more options at point guard
13:55 Is Cory Joseph the right fit?
16:10 Bulls still have need for a backup wing?
17:35 Kendall on why he still likes Hutchison in the Bulls rotation
19:45 Biggest surprises on day one of free agency
22:10 Kendall takes a moment to give Vincent Goodwill a hard time

Jun 26, 2019 • 28min
Ep. 187: Vincent Goodwill previews free agency
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kevin Anderson are joined by Yahoo Sports NBA insider Vincent Goodwill
0:45 - Vinnie on basketball never stopping
1:55 - On Bulls selection of Coby White
2:45 - Dynamic between Kris Dunn and White
5:30 - Are Bulls likely to bring in a veteran point guard to mentor White?
7:30 - What kind of contract is Pat Beverley looking at?
9:40 - Will Bulls have enough cap space to sign three free agents?
11:50 - Vinnie on his vote for Zach LaVine for Most Improved Player
13:25 - On the NBA Awards show and its timing
15:45 - On Giannis and the Bucks, where can he still develop?
18:05 - On Kevin Durant and his options in free agency
21:40 - Why Durant will want to control his own destiny
23:30 - Vinnie on Jimmy Butler and where he may end up
26:10 - Vinnie on why he didn’t play in the media tournament during the NBA Finals

Jun 24, 2019 • 16min
Ep. 186: White and Gafford join Mark Schanowski
Mark Schanowski is joined by Bulls top draft picks Coby White and Daniel Gafford after they were introduced to the media Monday at the Advocate Center.
0:50 White on how he thinks he can help the Bulls
1:25 White on his meeting with Jim Boylen
2:00 White on joining a very young roster
2:30 White on the influence of his father
3:33 White on the viral video of him reacting to Cam Johnson being drafted
4:50 White on his teammate first personality
5:38 White on looking forward to playing w Gafford
6:42 Gafford on his skill set
7:15 Gafford on watching the NBA when he can
7:40 Gafford on evolving big man role
8:47 Gafford on if he can do more offensively
9:20 Gafford on Bobby Portis, and some of their similarities
10:30 Gafford on some of his highlights from Arkansas
11:10 Gafford on Jim Boylen
11:30 Gafford on pick n roll game
12:00 Gafford on Coby White
12:40 Gafford on falling to the 2nd round, how getting drafted by the Bulls worked out
13:22 Gafford on throwing out 1st pitch at an upcoming Sox game

Jun 21, 2019 • 24min
Ep. 185: Draft night reaction with Bulls VP John Paxson
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue react to the Bulls draft. Plus Bulls VP John Paxson joins them.
0:30 Reaction to Bulls drafting Coby White
2:40 Kendall shares a story of how Larry Johnson asserted his dominance as a rookie, Will discusses Bill Cartwright
4:45 On differences between White and Kris Dunn
9:00 On drafting Arkansas big man Daniel Gafford
12:05 Paxson on Bulls draft room and if they thought White would be there at seven
13:50 Paxson on competition among players: White vs Dunn
15:30 Paxson on White and if he is a true ‘point guard’
17:10 Paxson on the Bulls being competitive next season
18:40 Paxson on the Bulls approach in free agency
19:38 Paxson on steps team can take to keep players healthy
20:45 Paxson on the balance between a competitive veteran and a rookie trying to develop
22:25 Mark shares his story of the night Paxson hit the championship winner vs Phoenix

Jun 19, 2019 • 24min
Ep. 184: Darnell Mayberry’s prediction for the Bulls draft
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kendall Gill are joined by Darnell Mayberry.
0:45 On chances Bulls trade up to 4 or 5
2:00 On Darius Garland and why Kendall thinks he could be better than Ja Morant
2:50 What would be the cost of moving up to 5?
4:00 On Bulls need at point guard- draft or free agency?
4:45 Odds that Coby White falls to the Bulls at 7. Darnell has concerns with White’s skill set
7:35 Will the Celtics surprise everyone and move into the top 5?
8:30 Trade scenarios involving the Pelicans
10:25 Assuming no trades, who do Bulls take at 7?
13:25 Concerns over Cam Reddish’s motor
15:30 On Jazz trade for Mike Conley, price too high?
17:50 On Bulls potential interest in Ricky Rubio (Kendall has a different veteran free agent idea….)
20:20 Darnell predicts that Derrick Rose joins LeBron and the Lakers
21:10 On Bulls interest in Malcolm Brogdon

Jun 18, 2019 • 28min
Ep. 183: Reaction to Anthony Davis trade and draft impact on the Bulls
Mark Schanowski is joined by Will Perdue and Mark Strotman to preview the NBA draft.
0:50 Reaction to Anthony Davis trade and expectations for the Lakers
3:20 What’s next for the Lakers?
4:15 Is the ‘3-star’ approach the right way to win a title?
6:55 Were Bulls even close to trading Zach LaVine? Would a trade for Ball have been a positive?
10:45 On the best type of point guard to pair with LaVine and rumors on Darius Garland
14:08 Would Coby White be a good fit for the Bulls?
16:55 On the potential wings available at 7
18:50 Perdue on Reddish upside
19:35 Concern over the ‘low-motor’ red flag with Reddish, are Bulls able to take a risk?
22:30 On finding a point guard in free agency
24:10 Predictions for Bulls at 7

Jun 13, 2019 • 35min
Ep. 182: Latest on Bulls rumors with K.C. Johnson
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, The Chicago Tribune’s K.C. Johnson joins Mark Schanowski to discuss the upcoming draft and Anthony Davis trade impact.
1:10 On a possible 3-team deal with LA and New Orleans
2:40 On Bulls potential interest in Lonzo Ball and a potential fit on the team
4:50 On potential point guard options in free agency; why KC likes Malcolm Brogdon
7:20 Mark’s opinion on best FA fit at point guard, does D’Angelo Russell make sense?
10:15 On risks of signing a restricted free agent to an offer sheet
12:30 If the Bulls miss out on a top free agent PG, would Derrick Rose be a good option?
16:15 Any concern from Bulls FO over a Rose return?
17:20 On the draft, and why the Lakers pick will impact the Bulls
19:50 Would Bulls trade up to pick Garland?
21:00 On Coby White and his potential fit, could he be on the board at 7?
23:00 On option between Reddish and Culver, KC on why Reddish would be better
25:05 On Kevin Durant injury and impact (editor’s note: this was taped before the injury news became official on Wednesday)
28:10 How much of a chance does Golden State have to comeback and win the series?
32:15 Gut feeling on what Bulls do on June 20, why a trade is a strong possibility


