By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

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1st week of the NBA Bubble review Aug 04, 2020

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The NBA has restarted its season officially as the 22 remaining teams play 8 more regular season games and then the playoffs. Jason Goff is joined by KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer to discuss their thoughts about the opening round of regular season games. They also discuss have the Bucks been exposed, what's up with Zion Williamson not playing, and they debate who should have won Coach of the Year.

(1:40) - The "Delete Eight" teams are missing valuable time not being in the Bubble

(10:00) - The impact playing in the Bubble has on the players and their play

(20:00) - Zion Williamson's minutes restrictions

(33:15) - How will the NBA operate next season

(37:25) - Concerns for the Bucks and Lakers

(43:15) - Who should have won coach of the year

Bulls Roster Breakdowns: Why did Lauri Markkanen regress? Jul 31, 2020

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In the final installment of Roster Breakdowns, the Bulls big men go under the microscope. Jason Goff is joined by Bulls insider KC Johnson, and former Bull's big man and NBCS Chicago Bulls analyst Will Perdue, discuss why Lauri Markkanen dropped in production this year, what kind of player will Wendell Carter be in the NBA, and the contributions made by rookie Daniel Gafford and free agent big Luke Kornet.

(1:20) - Lauri Makkanen underwhelmed this year

(8:20) - Is Lauri Markkanen more than just a pick and pop player?

(13:50) - What kind of player can Wendell Carter Jr. become?

(20:56) - Daniel Gafford could be a contributor in the NBA for a long time

(28:10) - Luke Kornet's contribution to the Bulls

Does Zach Lavine want out of Chicago? Jul 28, 2020

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Over the weekend there were rumors circulating that Bulls star Zach Lavine may want out of Chicago. Jason Goff, Bulls insider KC Johnson, and Bulls reporter Rob Schaefer discuss the validity of the rumors, and what the Bulls front office may have planned. Later on in the pod, the crew discusses Tom Thibodeau signing on to be the next Knicks head coach and the apparent reaction by former NBA player David West that minority coaches aren't getting opportunities, and the crew dives into Magic City Lou Williams of the Los Angels Clippers.

(1:42) - Does Lavine want to leave?

(12:00) - Former Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau is hired by the New York Knicks

(20:10) - David West gives harsh criticism of NBA hiring practices

(30:00) - Lou Williams takes a trip to Magic City strip club while out of the NBA Bubble

(44:20) - 1st impressions of scrimmage games in the NBA Bubble

Bonus Episode: Being an in-game host with no fans Jul 26, 2020

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Special guest host Laurence Holmes is in for Jason Goff to find out what being a stadium host is like with no sports going on. Laurence is joined by the Bulls in-game host Justin Roman, and White Sox in-game host Alyssa Bergamini as the discuss the disruption of sports, empty stadiums and arenas across the country, and how they stay prepared when fans are allowed back to watch sports live.

(2:55) - Sports are finally back after 4 months

(11:15) - Hosting a basketball game vs a baseball game

(16:30) - Most memorable experience hosting a game

(22:00) - What has it been like knowing fans won't be allowed for a while

Bulls Roster Breakdowns: Otto Porter Jr. and the forwards Jul 24, 2020

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In our roster breakdown for this week, host Jason Goff, Bulls insider KC Johnson, and NBCS Chicago Bulls analyst Will Perdue cover the Bulls forwards. They discuss and debate the play of Thad Young, Otto Porter Jr., and Chandler Hutchison. What will the Bulls do with Otto Porter? Will Bulls look to trade Thad Young? Will Chandler Hutchison be healthy enough to be a future starter? The crew discusses all of that and more on the Bulls Talk Podcast.

(1:55) - Did we see enough of Otto Porter Jr. as a Bull?

(11:00) - Can Chandler Hutchison be a future starter for the Bulls?

(22:00) - Will the Bulls keep or trade Thad Young?

(29:00) - Will Perdue rant on Denzel Valentine

Why hasn’t a decision been made on Jim Boylen Jul 21, 2020

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During the pandemic and now offseason, the Bulls have made major changes in the front office but no change to the coaching staff. Jason Goff and Bulls insider KC Johnson provide updates on the Bulls front office, and discuss why such a long delay on a decision on Jim Boylen.

(1:50) Jim Boylen speaks for the 1st time this offseason

(8:10) - Should a decision be made right now

(14:30) - Is fan anger shifting from Jim Boylen to Arturas Karnisovas

(22:15) - Difficulties explaining to fans if Bulls decide to keep Boylen

(27:47) - Unprecedented offseason contributing to delayed actions by teams

Bulls roster breakdowns: Zach Lavine, Coby White and the guards Jul 17, 2020

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This special edition of the podcast starts a series of roster breakdowns on the 2019-2020 Bulls roster starting with the guards. Host Jason Goff and Bulls insider KC Johnson discuss and breakdown all of the Bulls guards from Zach Lavine to Denzel Valentine, how bright is Coby White's future, and how Kris Dunn changed his narrative with his defensive effort this year.

(1:35) - Zach Lavine took his game to another level

(12:40) - Coby White kept improving the entire season

(20:40) - Breaking down Tomas Satoransky's year

(25:10) - Kris Dunn made himself into a key defender

(31:10) - Shaq Harrison and Ryan Arcidiacono

(35:20) - Why was Denzel Valentine constantly on the bench this year

Keith Smith on the inner workings of the NBA Bubble Jul 14, 2020

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The NBA Bubble in Orlando is underway, but how are Disney and the NBA handling the Bubble? Keith Smith of Yahoo Sports, Real GM, and the originator of the idea of the Bubble in Disney World, joins Jason Goff to discuss how the Bubble is functioning, how are the players adapting to their new environment, and what is Disney doing to accommodate. Smith provides all the details you want and need to know about what is going on in Orlando.

(5:10) - Coming up with the idea of the Bubble at Disney World

(16:40) - Is there worry about the uptick in Coronavirus cases in the Bubble

(22:00) - Life in the Bubble for the players

(30:00) - Fan reaction to the Bubble`

(38:40) - A lot of the players want to finish the season

BONUS: Sports Uncovered ”I’m Back” Jul 10, 2020

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Bonus episode of “Sports Uncovered: I'm Back.” The details and telling of what led Michael Jordan to send the greatest 2 word fax of all time and its impact on the NBA and the sporting world from the people that were impacted like Steve Kerr, Ahmad Rashad, and LeBron James. Be sure to subscribe to Sports Uncovered right now to get future episodes of Sports Uncovered automatically downloaded to your device for free: https://art19.com/shows/sports-uncovered

Kenny ”The Jet” Smith on the NBA restart and virtual basketball training Jul 07, 2020

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Jason Goff is joined by 2-time NBA Champion and TNT NBA analyst Kenny "The Jet" Smith to discuss his new virtual basketball camp, the NBA restart in Orlando, and if players should participate in the restart.

(1:24) - What led to starting a virtual basketball camp

(5:10) - How does an NBA player prepare himself after not playing for months

(9:30) - How can coaches prepare their players in the Bubble

(15:22) - The NBA should address social issues

(19:18) - Teaching the next generation about the current social issues