By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Cam Smith and Drew Stevens come to you from the United Center after the Bulls dropped their 4th straight game. They quickly run through what has gone wrong during this losing streak. After a promising start to the game and a hot performance from Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls fall to the Timberwolves 135-119. Matas Buzelis continues to get minutes off the bench. And much more!  

Cam talks to KC Johnson about how the Bulls are handling the development of Matas Buzelis and how Ayo Dosunmu continues to evolve his game. Also, a quick look at the games ahead.

Cam Smith and Drew Stevens return to tip their hat to this Bulls team. Although it's still early in the season, not much was expected from this Bulls team early on. The new uptempo offense is creating more three point chances and the Bulls are taking advantage. The guys off the bench are also providing a spark so let's give them a nickname. Will the Bulls be able to carry this momentum further into the season?

The Bulls went back on the road to Memphis to face the Grizzlies. After getting down by as many as 20 points, a young, energetic rotation off the bench led by Jalen Smith’s 16 points got the Bulls back in the game. The Bulls tie a franchise record 25 3PM to rally and claim a 126-123 victory over Memphis. We also react to leaving Milwaukee with a win after taking advantage of a Bucks team that lost key defenders. And coming back to the United Center and dropping the home opener to the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

CHSN Chicago Bulls Insider KC Johnson joins Cam Smith for his insight on the start of the season. He talks about how the new system is impacting the roles and production of Coby White and Nikola Vucevic. They get into how Zach LaVine is reestablishing himself after missing 57 games last season. Also, KC tells us how Lonzo Ball has handled his return to basketball. 

Cam Smith and Drew Stevens are back after the Chicago Bulls drop the first game of the season versus the Pelicans 123-111. After a promising start led by Zach LaVine, the Bulls struggled with ball security leading to 21 turnovers for the game. Nikola Vucevic turns in a 21-point 11-rebound double-double. How can this team turn in a better performance against some tough opponents on the horizon?

Cam Smith and Drew Stevens put a bow on the preseason and get you ready for the Chicago Bulls regular season. Who were the players that stood out the most? They break down how the starters look coming into the season. They get into the ideal rotation for Billy Donovan. Also, who are the 5 that will be closing out games.

Cam Smith and Drew Stevens react to the much anticipated return of Lonzo Ball. Keeping a measured expectation for Zo and what he'll mean to this roster once he's fully ramped up. Also the young players that Billy Donovan should be looking at to fill out the remaining spots on the roster. 

Cam and Drew review the latest from the last two Bulls preseason games. They begin with Zach LaVine's impressive performance against the Memphis Grizzlies. Is Julian Phillips proving to Billy Donovan he deserves key minutes off the bench? Adama Sanogo's strong showing versus the Bucks and Talen Horton-Tucker's path to making the roster. Also, what we are looking for from the return of Lonzo Ball.

Welcome to By The Horns. Get to know Camron Smith and Drew Stevens as they talk about their Chicago roots. They explore their favorite memory following the Bulls. With the preseason officially underway there are already some eye catching moments. They get into the spark that Matas Buzelis brings to the defensive side of the ball.

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Kevin Anderson and K.C. Johnson break down the tough decisions facing Billy Donovan as the Bulls season approaches. Could Nikola Vucevic and Zach LaVine come off the bench this year (4:18)? How might LaVine handle reduced usage (7:00)? They dive into which players are locks for Donovan's rotation and who might be on the bubble, including whether Lonzo Ball will see any minutes (9:30). The guys also debate if Donovan will expand to a 10-man rotation (20:30), predict the Bulls' win total (28:41), and assess their playoff chances (32:03). Plus, could Matas Buzelis make a surprise run for Rookie of the Year (35:03)? Don’t miss this in-depth look at the season ahead!

Kevin Anderson and K.C. Johnson break down the Bulls' 2024 schedule, highlighting the most anticipated matchups, including the first game against DeMar DeRozan with the Kings (3:25), a showdown with Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs on January 6th (6:05), and Alex Caruso’s return with OKC in the Bulls' home opener (7:35). They also dive into the excitement of the in-season tournament (17:35) and give an encouraging update on Lonzo Ball, who's now playing 5-on-5 full contact (18:39). Plus, a celebration of Team USA’s basketball gold at the Paris Olympics (24:00)!

In Part 3 of our mailbag series, hosts Kevin Anderson and K.C. Johnson dive deep into the burning questions about the Bulls. How will Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic's potential roles impact the minutes of younger players? Get the latest updates on LaVine’s status with the Bulls (0:46). Kevin and K.C. debate the likelihood of Zach or Vooch playing reduced minutes (3:55) and discuss strategies for enhancing LaVine’s trade value (5:17). Discover the Bulls' mission moving forward (6:30) and why LaVine might not need to rehab his value after all (12:23). The hosts also explore the challenges the Bulls face in admitting a rebuild (15:03) and ways to foster a winning, competitive culture (18:16). Plus, get their reactions to Team USA's Olympic play and predictions on their biggest competition (30:36). Don't miss this must-listen episode packed with insights and analysis!

Join hosts Kevin Anderson, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill for Part 2 of our Bulls Mailbag episode as they tackle your hottest questions! They kick things off by debating whether Matas Buzelis will compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest next season (1:00), then dive into expectations for his performance and whether he will live up to the hype (4:05). The discussion continues with a breakdown of the lineup, depth chart, and over/under win predictions (11:01). The hosts also unravel the details of the Sacramento picks from the DeMar DeRozan sign-and-trade. (25:56). They project roles for young talents like Buzelis, Dalen Terry and Julian Phillips versus veterans like Jevon Carter, Torrey Craig and Chris Duarte (27:28), debate whether Buzelis would be a Jedi or a Sith (33:50), and speculate on which current Bulls player might be starring when the team next reaches the NBA Finals (37:00). Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with insights, predictions and a touch of fun!