

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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Dec 12, 2018 • 27min
Ep. 138: Vincent Goodwill on the Bulls near boycott of practice and the future of the team
Yahoo national NBA insider Vincent Goodwill joins Mark Schanowski and Kevin Anderson to discuss the wild first week under Jim Boylen and what it means for the future of the team.
1:25 - Vinnie on the Fred Hoiberg firing and how he was on a short leash this season
2:15 - On Bulls players approaching the NBA Players Association with concerns over Jim Boylen
4:00 - On Boylen’s relationship with players as an assistant coach
5:40 - On how close Bulls players came to boycotting practice on Sunday
7:30 - If Boylen can maintain his current approach the entire season
10:30 - On front office’s response and how much is orchestrated above Boylen
12:30 - Impact of new ‘leadership committee’ on the team
15:45 - The national perception of the Bulls organization
17:30 - Impact of this week on free agency and organization’s plans next summer
19:20 - On Zach LaVine and how Boylen has handled the team’s leading scorer
21:50 - More on the impact on free agency, and how free agents view the Bulls
23:00 - Is Boylen the head coach of this team next season?
24:10 - On the Bulls short-term future and simmering resentment

Dec 4, 2018 • 33min
Ep. 137: Reaction to the Bulls coaching change, what changes with Jim Boylen
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, NBC NBA insider Tom Haberstroh joins Mark Schanowski to react to the Bulls’ firing Fred Hoiberg. Plus Kendall Gill and Will Perdue go into the decision and what changes they expect under Jim Boylen.
1:05 Haberstroh on if he was surprised by the timing of the coaching change
3:45 On view of the Bulls under Hoiberg and team’s performance in his system
7:05 Haberstroh on the perception of Jim Boylen around the league and comparisons to Tom Thibodeau
9:40 On the perception league wide on the Bulls front office and the current roster
11:45 On possible trades for the Bulls and how active they’ll be trading away veterans
14:20 On Hoiberg coaching with a short-handed roster and the timing of the move
16:10 On the lack of passion from the players and if that was the main reason Hoiberg was fired
17:10 On what will change under Jim Boylen and the change Kendall Gill expects immediately
19:10 Will Perdue on expected offense changes under Boylen and why the bigs will get more shots
20:40 Kendall on why he would keep Jabari Parker in the starting lineup
21:50 On the message the front office is sending to the players, specifically Parker
22:40 Kendall on why he thinks Fred ‘lost this team’ a long time ago
25:20 On the perception the players are accepting losing
26:10 On Bulls upcoming schedule and how team may take a step backwards first
27:10 Impact on LaVine with the coaching change, all-star chances
29:50 On sign that Portis and Dunn are close to returning
31:00 On why team may sacrifice winning to send the right message to players

Dec 2, 2018 • 20min
Ep. 136: Reaction to Lauri Markkanen’s season debut
Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue react to Lauri Markkanen’s season debut and what to expect from the Bulls in the near-term
1:20 On Markkanen’s season debut and what he showed
3:50 On LaVine and how he needs to integrate Markkanen into the offense
5:25 Impact of fatigue on Markkanen’s debut
6:25 On ways the Bulls can get Markkanen involved in the offense
8:25 On impending return or Dunn and Portis and the difficulty of developing chemistry
10:25 On Steph Curry’s return and Warriors’ struggles
12:30 Kendall and Will on if they had a referee that they always had issues with
13:20 On Giannis getting dunked on
14:10 Perdue’s story on Jordan dunking on opposing players
14:55 On the tightly packed Western Conference
15:45 Are the Clippers for real?
17:50 On Wolves resurgence after trading Butler

Nov 27, 2018 • 24min
Ep. 135: Reaction to Bulls loss to Spurs, LaVine’s late game decision making
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue react to the Bulls 108-107 loss to the Spurs.
0:55 On LaVine’s shot selection with Bulls down by one
2:25 On difference between young Bulls team and a Spurs team with veterans
3:40 Perdue on impact of Carter getting pulled with 5 fouls
5:25 On Carter’s development
7:25 On Markkanen’s progress, and expected impact on Bulls
9:40 On brutal upcoming schedule and preventing team from losing hope
12:25 Where would Bulls be in standings if they were healthy?
15:25 On Butler’s game-winner for Sixers and his dynamic with that team
16:20 On report Bradley Beal wants out of Washington
18:40 What should Sixers do with Fultz?
19:40 Is Kyrie Irving’s viral ‘lean’ video real or fake?
20:30 On Celtics’ struggles and if a trade is in their future

Nov 21, 2018 • 24min
Ep.134: Injuries continue to plague the Bulls, should the team pursue a trade for John Wall?
In the latest edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, the Athletic’s Bulls beat writer, Darnell Mayberry joins Mark Schanowski to discuss Denzel Valentine’s season-ending ankle injury (2:25) and what to watch for with Lauri Markkanen, Kris Dunn and Bobby Portis all scheduled to return to the line-up in the coming weeks. Should the Bulls pursue a trade for John Wall? (16:00) And, is Charlotte high-scoring point guard Kemba Walker a realistic target in free agency next summer?(13:30)

Nov 13, 2018 • 21min
Ep. 133: Reaction to the Bulls loss to Dallas and how Kevin Durant REALLY hates flying with turbulence
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kelly Crull react to the Bulls loss to the Mavericks, Zach LaVine shouldering the offensive load, and Kelly’s time covering the trio of Durant, Westbrook, and Harden in Oklahoma City
0:45 - Kelly’s initial thoughts on covering the Bulls and what she’s learned about this team
2:35 - Kendall on the Bulls trying to avoid the ‘habit’ of losing, why hope is there
4:10 - On Lauri Markkanen’s rehab, and viral video of LaVine giving encouragement
7:00 - On team waiting for return of injured players so staff and FO can evaluate entire roster
8:25 - on LaVine’s workload and how it’s becoming a burden for the star
12:40 - Kelly on covering the Thunder with Durant, Westbrook, and Harden and if they regret keeping that team together
14:30 - Kendall on his experience with Hornets and not keeping that young team together
16:40 - Kelly’s story of Kevin Durant getting really freaked out by turbulence during a flight
18:10 - Kendall shares Kevin Garnett’s unusual pregame ritual with showers

Nov 9, 2018 • 30min
Ep. 132: Tom Haberstroh on why Steph Curry is the new Michael Jordan; The Bulls long-term outlook
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, NBC Sports national NBA insider Tom Haberstroh joins Kevin Anderson to discuss Steph Curry’s influence on the league, and the Bulls long-term outlook.
1:10 Curry’s impact on youth leagues
3:10 How Curry’s deep 3 is as influential on the league as Jordans dunking was
5:25 Why Curry is more influential on basketball than Lebron James
7:55 Danger of every team looking for their own version of Steph Curry
12:25 How a Curry 3 attempt is more efficient than a normal player dunk attempt
14:25 Why scoring has skyrocketed in the league this season
17:40 Will the league swing back to more defensive oriented in a few years?
19:10 If Jordan was playing today, he’d average…
20:30 On LaVine’s scoring, if he can stay in top 5, front-runner for Most Improved Player
22:40 National perspective on Bulls, hype for Wendell Carter Jr
25:25 Are Bulls just a superstar away from being a championship team?
26:40 The main factor for a star free agent in choosing what team to play for
28:45 On Butler ‘resting’ and the drama in Minnesota

Nov 4, 2018 • 21min
Ep. 131: Reaction to losing 4 straight; Carter and Hutchison prove they belong
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue react to the Bulls loss to Houston and losing 4 straight.
01:20 On LaVine’s evolving game, and why he needs to be more aggressive
05:00 Kendall on Kerry Kittles comparison to Zach LaVine
06:45 How Bulls guard against feeling like they will lose every game
09:55 On big game from rookies Carter and Hutchison
13:45 On Rose’s 50 point game for the Wolves
17:80 On the Jimmy Butler drama

Oct 30, 2018 • 24min
Ep. 130: Reaction to Klay Thompson’s historic night and the Bulls blowout loss to Golden State
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue react to Klay Thompson’s record setting night vs the Bulls.
01:00 On Steph Curry cheering his teammate on for breaking his own record
03:00 On Steve Kerr leaving Thompson in to break the record in a blowout
05:00 On Warriors domination and explosive offense
07:00 Kendall on the Bulls players reaction to the loss
08:00 On Fred Hoiberg’s mounting frustration this season
10:20 Will on the change in effort from the Bulls from Atlanta win to GS loss
11:10 Kendall on Bulls avoiding the ‘Mike Tyson effect’
12:30 Will on who is the real leader on this Bulls team
13:45 On Joakim Noah in attendance, and is chances of returning to the NBA
17:40 Reaction to Cavs coaching change and winless start
22:00 Kendall’s story on almost signing with the championship Spurs

Oct 25, 2018 • 19min
Ep. 129: Reaction to win vs Hornets; LaVine’s amazing development
On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue react to the Bulls win over the Hornets
0:45 Kendall on LaVine learning from Pistons loss
1:40 Will on how aggressive LaVine is playing
4:30 On LaVine developing his game
7:15 Is LaVine the answer at point guard?
8:00 On impact if Bobby Portis misses significant time
11:15 Rise of Hutchison, increased playing time
12:30 Is Carter an option at the 4?
13:20 Kendall and Will on the media game played Wednesday afternoon


