The Chicago Bulls started the season red-hot at 5–0… and then everything fell apart. In this episode of Horns Over Hoops, Sal Bass and Scott dive deep into what’s really going wrong inside the Bulls organization — from locker room tension to effort issues, leadership problems, Nikola Vucevic frustrations, and Billy Donovan’s questionable rotations. We’re also joined by Bobby from the CHI Bulls Podcast, one half of the legendary KognacBoyz, to break down the truth behind the Bulls’ collapse.

We talk about the Bulls’ struggles with consistency, why the defense looks lost, the decline in chemistry, and the lack of accountability from veterans. From Vooch’s comments to the media, to the team’s body language, to the disappearing act from key players, this episode pulls no punches. This is the most honest, unfiltered Chicago Bulls breakdown you’ll hear anywhere.

Bobby offers his perspective on what the Bulls must fix immediately — from playing the young guys, to giving Jalen Smith and Matas Buzelis more responsibility, to the chaos inside Billy Donovan’s rotations. We also break down what needs to happen for Chicago to turn the season around, and whether or not there’s any realistic playoff hope left.

Plus: we talk Chicago Bears, the Green Bay Packers matchup, Caleb Williams, and whether the Bears could actually make a playoff run. And of course, we close out with Horns or Thorns, including Chicago food takes, Portillo’s debates, and more.

If you’re a Chicago Bulls fan, this episode is a MUST-WATCH.

Chapters-

00:00 Introduction and Guest Introduction

05:34 Chicago Bulls Season Overview

10:34 Coaching Concerns and Team Dynamics

16:03 Player Performance and Lineup Decisions

21:16 Future of Billy Donovan and Team Direction

25:09 Coaching Comparisons and Expectations

27:55 Identifying Key Players for Improvement

29:30 Team Cohesion and Accountability

32:59 Addressing Turnovers and Game Strategy

35:34 Veteran Leadership and Team Dynamics

37:17 Trade Rumors and Future Prospects

40:51 Game Predictions and Fan Sentiment

48:13 Bears vs. Packers Rivalry

50:19 Playoff Aspirations for the Bears

52:52 Realistic Expectations for the Season

53:32 Chicago Food Debate: Portillo's vs. Local Favorites

55:32 Closing Thoughts and Future Collaborations

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