By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

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How would the Bulls future be different if they still had Jimmy Butler? May 22, 2023

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The Heat are up 3-0 on the Boston Celtics, and it looks like they could be heading to another NBA Finals. Could Jimmy Butler have done this with the Bulls? Ira Winderman from the South Florida Sun-Sentinel joins Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson to discuss the run Bulter has been on since joining the Heat. Later, they dive into how Bulter pulled off another championship run with the Heat and look back at his tenure with the Bulls. They also discussed how different things would be if the Bulls had beaten the Heat in the Play-In Game. Finally, K.C. discusses Carmelo Anthony's retirement.

Will the Bulls trade up to get the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft? May 19, 2023

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The Bulls do not have a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft but were very active during the combine. What's next for the Bulls? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill the Bulls' activity during the combine, and what other NBA executives are saying about the state of the team. Later, they discuss rumors surrounding the direction of the franchise. Finally, they talk about the possibility of the Trail Blazers trading the No. 3 pick and if the Bulls should move to get it.

2023 NBA Draft Lottery REACTION, Bulls lose their pick May 16, 2023

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The Bulls had a 1.8 percent chance to change the franchise, and it didn’t happen. NBA analyst Rick Camp joins K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill on the Bulls Talk Podcast to break down the NBA Draft Lottery. They discuss how the Bulls missed out on a franchise-changing opportunity and what’s next for them this offseason. They also talk about how good top prospect Victor Wembanyama can be in the NBA and much more.

What if the Bulls win the NBA Draft Lottery, land the No. 1 pick and draft Victor Wembanyama May 12, 2023

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This year, Chicago has received two No. 1 picks from the Bears and Blackhawks. What are the odds the Bulls will win the NBA Draft Lottery and land Victor Wembanyama? K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff, and Tony Gill discuss the possibility and its implications on the Bulls if they got the No. 1 or 2 pick in this year's draft. What would the franchise do next? How will they restructure to build around their new star? They discuss Alex Caruso's nomination for the Bob Lanier Community Assist Award and his charity work in Chicago.

The Derrick Rose playoffs, Artūras Karnišovas’ extension and Dillon Brooks May 09, 2023

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Monday marked the eighth anniversary of former Bulls star Derrick Rose nailing a game-winner to go up 2-1 on LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. How will the Bulls get back to serious contending? K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff and Tony Gill discuss how close the Bulls are to being serious contenders and if Artūras Karnišovas can get them there soon. Later, they discuss the “quiet extension” Karnišovas received from the Bulls. Finally, the guys debate if the Bulls could be a potential landing spot for Dillon Brooks, who reportedly won’t be re-signed by the Memphis Grizzlies.

Alex Caruso’s chances to make All-Defense and 2023 NBA Awards REACTION May 05, 2023

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Alex Caruso had a good year for the Bulls and was their defensive anchor all year long. Is he a lock for the All-Defensive team? Should he be on the first team? Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff discuss Caruso’s season and where he ranks among defenders. The crew also reacts to the NBA awards, including if Nikola Jokic should have been the MVP, Lauri Markkanen winning Most Improved and much more.

Remembering ’The Last Dance,’ and the return of SlamBall with Mike Tollin May 02, 2023

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On this episode of the Bulls Talk Pod, producer of "The Last Dance" documentary Mike Tollin joins Tony Gill to discuss the return of the full-contact basketball sport of SlamBall. Tollin discusses why SlamBall is coming back, what is in store for fans of the sport and more. Tollin later discusses the making of "The Last Dance," working with Michael Jordan, and the backlash it got from Jordan's teammates Horace Grant and Scottie Pippen.

Cannabis in the NBA with Former Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association Michele Roberts Apr 28, 2023

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Under the new CBA, NBA players will not be tested for cannabis and can invest and have equity in the business of cannabis. Why now and who helped get this accomplished? Michele Roberts, former NBPA Executive Director joins the Bulls Talk podcast to discuss why cannabis consumption for professional athletes is needed and why they should be able to be on the ground floor of investing as well. Later in the pod, Roberts discusses being the first Black woman in professional sports to head a players union, the difficulties of the NBA Bubble in 2020 and much more.

The Chicago Bulls 2022-23 Season Awards Apr 25, 2023

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The Bulls' season is done, so it’s time to hand out some 2022-23 awards. K.C. Johnson, Tony Gill and Jason Goff debate the Bulls' MVP, Most Improved Player and Sixth Man of the Year. Is Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan or Alex Caruso the MVP? Does Coby White get the clean sweep as Most Improved and 6th Man? Should Vooch get an award? The crew breaks it all down right here on the Bulls Talk Podcast.

A deep dive into the movie ”Air” with writer Alex Convery Apr 21, 2023

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No one knows the story of Michael Jordan like Chicago Bulls fans and this story is no different. The movie "Air" is in theaters and it covers basketball marketing legend, Sonny Vaccaro played by Matt Damon and Nike's crazy attempt to sign Michael Jordan through his mother Delores Jordan played by Viola Davis. The movie is directed by Ben Affleck but written by Chicagoland born and raised Alex Convery. Convery joins Tony Gill to discuss writing the movie, working with Ben Affleck and Matt Damon, getting permission to film form Michael Jordan, and much more!