By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

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A deep dive into new Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas Apr 12, 2020

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The Bulls new VP of Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas has already hit the ground running and started to make hires. But who is he? What are his ideas and plans for the Bulls and what is his vision? Filling in for host Jason Goff, Leila Rahimi and Rob Schaefer discuss and find the answers to these questions with Mike Singer, Denver Nuggets beat writer for the Denver Post.

(1:09) - The hiring of Arturas Karnisovas is the most significant move they've made in years

(7:56) - Karnisovas is respected by both players and coaches around the NBA

(18:00) - There was no way Karnisovas was accepting Bulls job if cupboard was bare

(24:00) - Karnisovas emphasizes player development

(33:00) - How might Karnisovas handle current coach Jim Boylen

1-on-1 with former Bull Jamal Crawford Apr 10, 2020

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Filling in for host Jason Goff, KC Johnson has a very interesting and deep conversation with former Bull Jamal Crawford. They discuss how hard the state of Washington was hit by COVID-19, Jamal's close relationship with Michael Jordan, his memories of Kobe Bryant, and his start and memories of his tenure with the Bulls.

(1:10) - How Jamal and his family have been coping with being sheltered in

(6:00) - Jamal's social media activity with throwback NBA players

(7:45) - How he became connected with Michael Jordan

(10:10) - Memories of Kobe Bryant.

(13:45) - Jamal discusses Zach Lavine's play this season

(16:30) - Disappointed that a team didn't sign him

(18:56) - Memories of the "Baby Bulls" of the early 2000s

Bulls hire Arturas Karnisovas as new VP of Basketball Operations Apr 09, 2020

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The Bulls moved quickly and found their guy. Arturas Karnisovas is the new VP of Basketball operations for the Chicago Bulls replacing previous holder of the title John Paxson. Host Jason Goff is joined by KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill as they discuss what does this mean for the future of the Bulls and what comes next after the hire.

(1:44) - The process that led to the hiring of Arturas Karnisovas

(5:36) - What type of executive is Karnisovas?

(13:14) - Why didn't the Bulls interview a minority candidate?

(19:50) - How will the Bulls their front office and scouting department?

(25:34) - What does this mean for the future of Jim Boylen?

Bulls search for new front office member begins Apr 07, 2020

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The Bulls have started their process in interviewing candidates to run the Bulls basketball operations. Host Jason Goff is joined by Rob Schaefer and Bulls insider KC Johnson to discuss and update on the potential candidates and what the Bulls are thinking and what are they looking for.

(2:12) - Michael Reinsdorf is doing his due diligence trying to find a new head of basketball operations

(10:00) - Bulls are looking to modernize their front office

(19:10) - Whoever the Bulls hire he will decide how much Gar/Pax are involved

(29:00) - Bulls job is appealing according to people around the league

(39:45) - How does a change in front office impact the players and coaching staff

(45:20) - What should the John Paxson tenure be remembered as

Gold Medalists Ryan Held reps the Bulls at the Olympics Apr 03, 2020

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Filling in for Host Jason Goff, Leila Rahimi talks with Olympic swimmer and gold medalist Ryan Held who at a swim meet donned a Ryan Arcidiacono rookie jersey. He goes into his fandom of the Bulls, why he chose Ryan Arcidiacono as his favorite current Bull, and responses he got from Bulls fans around the world.

(1:02) - Why he chose to rep the Bulls on an international platform

(6:16) - When did Ryan Held's Bulls fandom start

(12:05) - His favorite Bulls players to watch

(15:14) - Finding time for the Bulls with a swimming schedule

(18:50) - Advice to fellow athletes during this pause in sports

How can the NBA save the 2019-2020 NBA season? Mar 31, 2020

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Host Jason Goff is joined by KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and the Chicago Tribune's Jamal Collier as they discuss what's keeping them busy during the COVID-19 pandemic, the game or series they would prefer to be re-aired on television, and what viable options does the NBA have to get something out of the 2019-2020 NBA season.

(2:07) - Dealing with the new normal during the pandemic

(7:51) - Potential NBA plan finish the season with a "Round-Robin" style tournament

(19:20) - Preferred game/series you want re-aired on tv

(26:40) - Derrick Rose vs Lebron James playoff series

(34:20) - Reliving the Ben Wallace era of the Bulls

NBA players stepping up for the community in tough times Mar 27, 2020

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On the latest edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast Jason Goff, Kendall Gill and Leila Rahimi discuss what they’ve been up to an how they’re staying in shape while sheltering place. (3:00). They also talk about how a couple of NBA Players are stepping up for the community during tough times. (6:00) And they discuss the potential conflict for NBA players when it comes to the 2021 Olympics and could Team USA turn to college players once again. (11:00) The panel discusses the realistic possibility of finishing the NBA regular season and the playoffs this summer. (17:30) Plus Kendall explains why he won’t be showing James Harden clips to his kids. (23:00) And they discuss the playoff run of the 1996 Bulls and the importance of the midrange game. (25:00) Plus Kendall shares his story of trying to recruit Shaq to Illinois and how it almost came to fruition. (29:00)

The voice behind the Bulls championship runs, Tom Dore Mar 23, 2020

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As NBCS Chicago continues to present the classics, host Jason Goff is joined by KC Johnson, Leila Rahimi, and former Bulls play-by-play announcer Tom Dore to discuss the glory days during the Jordan era.

(3:37) Moment Tom Dore realized the Bulls were more than a championship team

(5:26) Johnny Kerr during the Bulls’ first championship run

(7:31) Michael Jordan’s motivation to come back

(10:51) Which Bulls championship run meant the most to Dore?

(20:47) Competition for the Bulls in the 90’s

(27:02) Dore’s thoughts on the NBA today

Coronavirus, 1996 Bulls playoff run & ”I’m back” recap Mar 20, 2020

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As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact sports, the crew comes together to give you a great discussion on the ways the NBA is moving during this time. Host Jason Goff is joined by KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill to discuss all of that, plus the Bulls Rewind game on NBCS Chicago of the 1996 Bulls championship run which started Wednesday night, and they react to the "I'm Back" documentary feature on the anniversary of Michael Jordan sending his famous fax to announce to the world that he was returning to the NBA.

(2:15) - How does the media handle the uncertainty of the season?

(11:00) - Appreciation of sports when you don't have them

(17:00) - Adam Silver on the plan for the league

(24:10) - 1996 NBA Playoffs Bulls vs Heat rewind recap

(30:00) - Toni Kukoc was a special player

(35:40) - "I'm Back" documentary recap

”I’m Back” the 25th anniversary of Michael Jordan’s return Mar 18, 2020

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Former Bull and NBCS Chicago pre and post game Bulls analyst Will Perdue sits down with Jack Silverstein to discuss Jack's article for NBCS Chicago on the anniversary of Michael Jordan returning to the game of basketball and what drove Michael to return. They also dive into the very real chance that Michael never returns to the game and his dedication to baseball. This is a sit down you have to check out.

(1:30) - How did Jack find all the details in the article

(6:00) - Jordan was showing progress as a baseball player

(11:00) - The strike that baseball pushed Jordan away from baseball

(16:00) - Jordan was succeeding in baseball

(24:00) - The alternate universe where the Bulls don't win 3 more championships

(30:00) - Baseball was really personal to Jordan