By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

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Ep. 194: Concerns and optimism for Bulls after offseason moves Jul 18, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski, Mark Strotman, and Matt Peck discuss NBA Summer League and Bulls odds to make the postseason.

0:45 Impressions of Bulls at Summer League and not overreacting

2:00 On concern over Coby White’s 3-point shooting

3:25 On the positive signs from White in Vegas

4:40 On the pushback that Ricky O’Donnell got from suggesting Arci may be ahead of White in the rotation

7:30 Did the Bulls have an underrated offseason?

9:45 How the biggest concern and reason for optimism is health

12:00 Why a deeper roster puts more pressure on Jim Boylen and his staff

16:10 Any chance of John Sabine trying out for the Windy City Bulls?

17:05 Our favorites in the wide open Western Conference and can the Lakers make it work?

21:55 Can the Bucks put it together and win the East next season?

25:10 Darkhorse team in either conference?

28:05 Is it too much to expect the Bulls to make the playoffs?

Ep. 193: Bulls Summer League recap with Ricky O’Donnell Jul 16, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kevin Anderson are joined by SB Nation’s Ricky O’Donnell

0:50 - Ricky on his Top 11 players from NBA Summer League story and why Coby White was 11th

2:45 - Realistic expectations for White next season

3:40 - Will Kris Dunn be on opening night roster?

4:55 - Mark disagrees with Ricky on where White will be in the rotation

7:10 - On Chandler Hutchison and his role

9:50 - Could LaVine see minutes at the small forward spot?

11:00 - On Daniel Gafford and his summer league performance

15:20 - On Bulls 2019-20 win total over/under at 30.5

16:55 - Which team in the East can the Bulls overtake and make the playoffs?

22:00 - Going over the western conference and which teams have realistic championship potential

Editor’s note: Kevin stated he thinks Portland has the best healthy backcourt in the NBA right now completely forgetting about Russ and Harden. He regrets the error.

29:30 - The short list of contenders in the East

Ep. 192: Summer League impressions, Kris Dunn’s future and Kawhi to the Clippers Jul 10, 2019

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On the latest Bulls Talk Podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kendall Gill discuss Coby White's Summer League debut, Kris Dunn's future and how Kawhi Leonard going to the Clippers affects the NBA.

01:30Coby White's adjustment to the NBA game

04:30Initial thoughts on Daniel Gafford

06:00Who has better shot at backup to Carter Jr, Luke Kornet or Gafford?

07:30Will Shaq Harrison return to the Bulls?

09:00Does Kris Dunn have a future with the Bulls?

11:15Where will Russell Westbrook play next season?

14:30Zach LaVine looking to take the next step in his development

17:00Kawhi Leonard and Paul George heading to the Clippers

21:00Possible changes to free agency in the future

24:00Kendall on his charity golf outing

27:00Who is the favorite to win the 2020 title?

Ep. 191: Bulls Summer League update from Sean Highkin Jul 08, 2019

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Editor’s note: This podcast was recorded before the Bulls game Monday night

0:45 - Sean on early returns on Bulls so far in summer league

2:30 - On possibility of Shaq Harrison returning to the Bulls

3:40 - On Coby White, and adjusting to the NBA game

5:00 - On not drawing too many conclusions from a rookie in summer league

6:00 - Concern over White’s 3-point shooting

6:55 - On White and any injury concerns

7:30- On Daniel Gafford and his 4-year deal

8:44 - On center position and Bulls likely rotation

11:25 - On Gafford’s skillset, and potential role his rookie year

12:35 - On a potential Kris Dunn trade

15:45 - On the wide open western conference

18:50 - On the Nuggets and Blazers

20:25 - On Jabari Parker signing with the Hawks

22:30 - Sean on his conversation with Bobby Portis

24:25 - Other stories Sean is working on

25:30 - On Mychal Mulder and chances of getting a 2-way contract

26:55 - Sean on the earthquake night

Ep. 190: Dunn’s cloudy future, Wendell Carter Jr injury Jul 03, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Kevin Anderson react to the Bulls agree to a deal with big Luke Kornet and Wendell Carter Jr’s setback.

0:30 - What’s left of the Bulls salary cap now? Are they done in free agency?

1:50 - On Tomas Satoransky, impact on the Bulls

2:45 - On Kris Dunn’s future with the Bulls

4:20 - Is Dunn a good fit with the Lakers?

7:15 - Why Dunn’s tenure with the Bulls hasn’t worked out

13:40 - Kendall on the dynamic between himself and Felipe Lopez in Minnesota

15:25 - Kendall on being a rookie in Charlotte and fighting for playing time with two veterans- Rex Chapman and Dell Curry

17:25 - On the need for a veteran presence in a locker room, Bulls offseason grade from Kendall

20:00 - On Luke Kornet’s impact on the Bulls

22:45 - On Brooklyn and their turnaround

24:00 - On Wendell Carter Jr and his core muscle surgery and concerns over development

27:15 - Why the Bulls have to make significant improvement this season

30:10 - On expectations for the Bulls in Summer League in Vegas

33:05 - Kendall on how the chemistry between White and Gafford could help them long-term

34:05 - Our biggest winners around the NBA this offseason

Ep. 189: Scouting report on Thad Young and Tomas Satoransky Jul 01, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Indy Star Pacers reporter J. Michael joins Mark Schanowski to give a scouting report on Tomas Satoransky and Thad Young.

1:00 - Why the Wizards decided to let Satoransky go

3:10 - Michael on why Satoransky didn’t fit into the Wizards cap plans

4:40 - Michael Satoransky scouting report

7:20 - Is Sato a legit point guard, or more of a shooting guard?

9:10 - Comparing Malcolm Brogdon and Satoransky

11:00 - Michael on Thaddeus Young and what makes him special

14:00 - On Young’s impact on the locker room, and aversion to injury

15:30 - On Young’s skillset, and need to improve perimeter jumper

17:45 - On Young’s offensive post play and impact on Lauri Markkanen, and Wendell Carter Jr

20:20 - Michael on the Pacers and expectations for next season

23:00 - Michael on Nate McMillan what makes him a great coach

Ep. 188: Reaction to Thaddeus Young deal Jun 30, 2019

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On this episode of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Matt Peck react to the Bulls agreeing to a 3-year deal with free agent Thaddeus Young.

Editor’s note: This podcast was recorded on Sunday evening before the Jimmy Butler to Miami deal

0:45 Matt Peck’s reaction after his Outsider debate vs See Red Fred

2:00 Reaction to Thaddeus Young deal

3:10 On what sold Young on the Bulls

5:00 On how Young fits in with the Bulls

6:10 Kendall on the impact Young will have on locker room

8:50 How does this impact Bulls pursuit of a veteran point guard- reaction to Brodgon deal

11:45 A bit behind the scenes of our free agency special show, more options at point guard

13:55 Is Cory Joseph the right fit?

16:10 Bulls still have need for a backup wing?

17:35 Kendall on why he still likes Hutchison in the Bulls rotation

19:45 Biggest surprises on day one of free agency

22:10 Kendall takes a moment to give Vincent Goodwill a hard time

Ep. 187: Vincent Goodwill previews free agency Jun 26, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski and Kevin Anderson are joined by Yahoo Sports NBA insider Vincent Goodwill

0:45 - Vinnie on basketball never stopping

1:55 - On Bulls selection of Coby White

2:45 - Dynamic between Kris Dunn and White

5:30 - Are Bulls likely to bring in a veteran point guard to mentor White?

7:30 - What kind of contract is Pat Beverley looking at?

9:40 - Will Bulls have enough cap space to sign three free agents?

11:50 - Vinnie on his vote for Zach LaVine for Most Improved Player

13:25 - On the NBA Awards show and its timing

15:45 - On Giannis and the Bucks, where can he still develop?

18:05 - On Kevin Durant and his options in free agency

21:40 - Why Durant will want to control his own destiny

23:30 - Vinnie on Jimmy Butler and where he may end up

26:10 - Vinnie on why he didn’t play in the media tournament during the NBA Finals

Ep. 186: White and Gafford join Mark Schanowski Jun 24, 2019

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Mark Schanowski is joined by Bulls top draft picks Coby White and Daniel Gafford after they were introduced to the media Monday at the Advocate Center.

0:50 White on how he thinks he can help the Bulls

1:25 White on his meeting with Jim Boylen

2:00 White on joining a very young roster

2:30 White on the influence of his father

3:33 White on the viral video of him reacting to Cam Johnson being drafted

4:50 White on his teammate first personality

5:38 White on looking forward to playing w Gafford

6:42 Gafford on his skill set

7:15 Gafford on watching the NBA when he can

7:40 Gafford on evolving big man role

8:47 Gafford on if he can do more offensively

9:20 Gafford on Bobby Portis, and some of their similarities

10:30 Gafford on some of his highlights from Arkansas

11:10 Gafford on Jim Boylen

11:30 Gafford on pick n roll game

12:00 Gafford on Coby White

12:40 Gafford on falling to the 2nd round, how getting drafted by the Bulls worked out

13:22 Gafford on throwing out 1st pitch at an upcoming Sox game

Ep. 185: Draft night reaction with Bulls VP John Paxson Jun 21, 2019

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On this edition of the Bulls Talk podcast, Mark Schanowski, Kendall Gill, and Will Perdue react to the Bulls draft. Plus Bulls VP John Paxson joins them.

0:30 Reaction to Bulls drafting Coby White

2:40 Kendall shares a story of how Larry Johnson asserted his dominance as a rookie, Will discusses Bill Cartwright

4:45 On differences between White and Kris Dunn

9:00 On drafting Arkansas big man Daniel Gafford

12:05 Paxson on Bulls draft room and if they thought White would be there at seven

13:50 Paxson on competition among players: White vs Dunn

15:30 Paxson on White and if he is a true ‘point guard’

17:10 Paxson on the Bulls being competitive next season

18:40 Paxson on the Bulls approach in free agency

19:38 Paxson on steps team can take to keep players healthy

20:45 Paxson on the balance between a competitive veteran and a rookie trying to develop

22:25 Mark shares his story of the night Paxson hit the championship winner vs Phoenix