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Bulls Talk Podcast

723 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago - ★★★★ - 350 ratings

The Bulls Talk Podcast takes you inside the Bulls and around the NBA. Television host Jason Goff, insider K.C. Johnson, and producer Tony Gill break down the Bulls in an informed and entertaining way you won't get anywhere else. Featuring guests and reporters who cover the Bulls and the NBA. Episodes are released every Tuesday and Thursday.



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Episodes

Patrick Williams growth, Coby White and Alex Caruso trade rumors

January 31, 2023 11:00 - 54 minutes - 50 MB

The Bulls are coming off a much-needed win against the Orlando Magic and are back in Chicago for a four-game home stretch. Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Will Perdue break down the win and how Patrick Williams is slowly becoming a factor this season. The guys also discuss what moves they think the Bulls will make at the trade deadline and the rumors swirling around Coby White, Alex Caruso and Nikola Vučević. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice...

Is Zach LaVine's injury impacting the Bulls?

January 27, 2023 11:00 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MB

The Bulls' win streak ended with a bad loss to the Indiana Pacers, and Zach LaVine seemed to be hindered by a hand injury. How will this injury impact him and the Bulls in a set of very winnable games? Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Tori Rubinstein break down Zach LaVine's injury and if it impacts his play. They also discuss Tuesday's brutal loss to the Pacers and if the Bulls' bad habits are returning. Finally, the crew remembers Kobe Bryant and NBA analyst Sekou Smith. See Privacy P...

Alex Caruso's health and Patrick Williams growth push Bulls forward

January 24, 2023 18:28 - 30 minutes - 27.6 MB

The Bulls are playing good team basketball of late and propelling themselves to a 3-game winning streak after beating the Atlanta Hawks at home. With Alex Caruso finally healthy and Patrick Williams being more aggressive, what can the Bulls achieve? Tony Gill, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff break down why the Bulls are on a streak and if the Bulls can continue this week as they fight to get back to .500. 1:36 - Alex Caruso being back healthy is a key to Bulls success 8:07 - Patrick ...

Bulls beat Pistons in Paris, France

January 20, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

The Bulls make the trip to Paris and come up with the win. Will they be able to continue the success back home? Tony Gill, Jason Goff and live from Paris, K.C. Johnson discuss the Bulls win over the Pistons in the city of love. The guys also discuss the importance of the Bulls being in France, the NBA selecting the Bulls to play, how the team spent their time there and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/priv...

Exclusive interview with Bulls VP of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas

January 16, 2023 13:30 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MB

When the Bulls last played in Paris in 1997, the opponent’s leading scorer in the championship was none other than Artūras Karnišovas. Now he runs the Bulls’ basketball operations. Karnišovas joins the Bulls Talk Podcast to detail his compelling backstory, which included facing Michael Jordan and the 1992 Dream Team in Lithuania’s first Olympics as an independent country and receiving KGB clearance to play at Seton Hall. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Californi...

Bulls first half breakdown and a special shoutout

January 12, 2023 18:05 - 23 minutes - 21.1 MB

Tony Gill, K.C Johnson and Jason Goff discuss the first half of the season as the Bulls push for a playoff spot. K.C. also gives an update on DeMar DeRozan's injury. Later, they discuss Zach LaVine's scoring streak and predict how the rest of the season will go. Finally, the guys give a special shoutout to Bulls reporter and friend Rob Schaefer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bulls beat Nets, examining DeRozan vs. LaVine crunch time usage

January 05, 2023 18:54 - 45 minutes - 41.9 MB

The Bulls get the unlikely win against the surging Brooklyn Nets as the Bulls push for a playoff spot continues. Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss how the Bulls pulled off the upset and how this win can push them forward. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the clutch time usage between DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine after Billy Donovan responded to how he chooses to coach in those situations — oftentimes by allowing DeRozan to take the majority of those shots. See Pri...

Bulls lose to Cavaliers, New Year hopes for the Bulls

January 02, 2023 20:23 - 38 minutes - 34.9 MB

The Bulls are coming off a close loss to the division rival Cleveland Cavaliers, another game where Bulls star Zach LaVine didn’t see the ball much in crunch time. K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss Zach’s comments on his lack of touches in close games and why he isn’t seeing the ball in those moments. Later in the pod, the guys discuss their favorite moment of 2022 for the Bulls and what they hope for in 2023. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Calif...

Will Bulls put together a streak after big Milwaukee Bucks win?

December 30, 2022 11:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

In an exciting matchup at the United Center, the Bulls beat the championship contending Milwaukee Bucks in overtime. Is this the win the Bulls need to get their season back on track? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill break down the win and how the Bulls can get back into the playoff picture. The crew also discusses the Grayson Allen kerfuffle, DeMar DeRozan’s 40-point outing, and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at http...

Can Billy Donovan, Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan figure it out before the NBA trade deadline?

December 27, 2022 18:38 - 38 minutes - 35 MB

The Bulls suffered another debilitating loss, this time to the young and scrappy Houston Rockets. After the Bulls won 3 straight on the road, why did they lay an egg against the worst team in the West? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss the long-term impact of the loss and debate which of "The Big 3" should be moved for this era of Bulls basketball to succeed. Strap in Bulls fans, we have you covered. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pr...

How serious is disconnect in Bulls' locker room?

December 22, 2022 15:24 - 1 hour - 57.2 MB

The Bulls pulled out a much-needed win against the Miami Heat. But is all well in the Bulls' locker room? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff discuss the latest on the Bulls and whether the players are splintering after the significant loss against the Minnesota Timberwolves, or if they are they finding ways to come together. Get the inside scoop on what's happening with the Bulls with the best coverage on the beat, the Bulls Talk Podcast. See Privacy Policy at https://art19....

An honest look into Artūras Karnišovas, Billy Donovan and the LaVine-DeRozan relationship

December 20, 2022 01:00 - 1 hour - 64.7 MB

The Bulls are sliding and sliding fast. After one of the worst losses of the year, it’s time to ask: Are the Bulls problems bigger than they can handle? In an extensive and detailed episode of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill and Will Perdue break down the Bulls' loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who or what is to blame for these losses and if the Zach LaVine DeMar DeRozan relationship is breaking down. All that and a lot more on the Bulls Talk Podcast! See Privacy...

Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks mini series review

December 16, 2022 13:41 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MB

The Bulls are facing the Knicks in back-to-back games after dropping Game 1 in overtime. K.C. Johnson is joined by New York Knicks beat writer for Newsday Sports Steve Popper to discuss the Chicago players on the Knicks, Derrick Rose and Jalen Brunson, Tom Thibodeau's approach to these games and more. K.C. and Rob also give updates on Lonzo Ball and how the Bulls will move forward this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Breaking down Hawks OT loss and NBA names MVP after Michael Jordan

December 13, 2022 13:23 - 43 minutes - 39.5 MB

In a jam-packed episode, Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss the crushing loss the Bulls took to the Atlanta Hawks in overtime. They also break down the Bulls mini-series against the New York Knicks. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the NBA's announcement that the regular season MVP trophy will be named after Bulls great, Michael Jordan. All that and much more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#...

Billy Donovan switches up the lineup as schedule lightens up

December 09, 2022 05:00 - 33 minutes - 30.2 MB

After a bad stretch of games, the Bulls get a win against the Washington Wizards at home. Will the team be able to tally a good stretch of games? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the win and if there's a winning streak coming. They also break down Billy Donovan announcing that Alex Caruso and Javonte Green have officially replaced Ayo Dosunmu and Patrick Williams as starters until further notice. Is it a good move? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California...

DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević need to play better, or the Bulls are done

December 06, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 60 MB

With the Bulls coming off a disappointing West Coast road trip, Rob Schaefer and Jason Goff take fan questions about the struggling Bulls and if there is light at the end of the tunnel. The guys discuss their thoughts on if giving Billy Donovan's extension was premature, who gets traded first off the Bulls, why the Bulls' defense is inconsistent, what it would take for the Bulls to trade a core piece, and much more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Pri...

Is the Bulls signing Billy Donovan to quiet extension great for the future?

December 02, 2022 11:00 - 52 minutes - 48.2 MB

With this season and next still left on his contract, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan gets a contract extension from the Bulls to be in Chicago long term before this season started. Why the secrecy? Jason Goff, Tony Gill and Rob Schaefer discuss the Billy extension and how the Bulls signed him. The crew also discuss the issues with the current roster and a lot more. (0:30) - Remembering the Jim Boylen Era (10:20) - Is there a player on the Bulls who will get in people's faces (33:...

Did the Bulls give up on Lauri Markkannen too early?

November 28, 2022 19:47 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MB

The "What-If" story continues as former Bull Lauri Markkanen continues to shine for his new team, the Utah Jazz. What does Markkanen feel about his time in Chicago? Markkanen joins K.C. Johnson to discuss his time as a Bull, why he's playing so well now and much more. Also in the pod, Rob Schaefer joins K.C. to react to the interview and discuss the Lauri Markkanen era of Bulls basketball and whether fans should be cautious about giving up on Patrick Williams too soon. (8:56) - Lau...

Bulls beat the surging Celtics after Zach LaVine benching

November 22, 2022 17:19 - 30 minutes - 28 MB

The Bulls break a downward spiral by beating the red hot Boston Celtics on Monday night. Will they be able to build momentum after a great win? Rob Schaefer and K.C. Johnson break down how the Bulls beat the hottest team in the NBA after some really bad losses. The guys also discuss Zach LaVine's response in the Celtics game and the upcoming road trip for the Bulls. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-se...

Venting Bulls frustrations amid three-game losing streak

November 18, 2022 13:00 - 53 minutes - 49.3 MB

The Bulls have lost three straight games and five of the last six to fall to 6-9. And many of the problems plaguing them are reminiscent of their uninspiring finish to last season. Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill identify the real issues the Bulls are facing and brainstorm solutions — from refining the team’s new offense to potential lineup changes. An episode for all fans frustrated by the Bulls’ Big Three, Billy Donovan and the continued absence of Lonzo Ball. See Privacy Policy at ht...

Are Bulls woes too much to overcome?

November 15, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

The Bulls took an embarrassing loss to Denver Nuggets on Sunday and fans were not happy. Is it the coach? Is it the players? Is it the roster construction? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson and Jason Goff break down the Bulls’ most recent loss and if there are bigger issues that Lonzo Ball returning won’t fix on its own. This is the episode Bulls fans will want to hear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Bulls mailbag: Clutch time woes, Goran Dragić appreciation

November 11, 2022 11:00 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MB

In a mailbag edition of the Bulls Talk Podcast, Bulls insiders K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer answer your questions about the early start to the Bulls’ 2022-23 campaign. They discuss why the Bulls have been bad in clutch time minutes at the end of games and if that can be fixed, whether Goran Dragić should start over Ayo Dosunmu, what’s wrong with Alex Caruso’s shooting and a lot more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com...

Are Bulls fixing last season’s issues?

November 08, 2022 14:32 - 1 hour - 66.9 MB

The Bulls are 12 games in and this year they haven’t gotten off to a start similar last year. Now that teams have adjusted, are the Bulls on their way to fixing their issues from? Will Perdue, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss if Billy Donovan and the Bulls are improving and fixing their issues as they seek a chance to make it to the 2nd round of the playoffs. Later in the pod, Rob is joined by K.C. Johnson who provides an update on Lonzo Ball's injury. See Privacy Policy at https...

Metta World Peace talks Bulls career, Kobe Bryant, and new show The Pitch

November 03, 2022 13:19 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MB

NBA Champion and former Bull Metta World Peace joins Jason Goff on the podcast to discuss his new virtual show The Pitch where entrepreneurs pitch their startup businesses for a cash prize through Orbiiit Technologies. Metta also discusses his time as a Bull and his time with the late great Kobe Bryant. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Getting Zach LaVine back to All-Star level and fixing Bulls poor starts

November 01, 2022 10:00 - 41 minutes - 37.7 MB

The Bulls have things to address in the early season if they plan to make a run in the playoffs. K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Jason Goff discuss the need to get Zach LaVine healthy and why the Bulls have poor starts and finishes to games. The guys also preview the matchup against the Nets. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bulls get instant impact from Goran Dragić and Andre Drummond

October 28, 2022 14:01 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

The Bulls are getting a big boost from their veteran free agent pickups, Andre Drummond and Goran Dragić but can they sustain it? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the impact the new Bulls are making this season so far. Later in the podcast, the guys discuss DeMar DeRozan becoming a 20,000 point scorer and if he is a Hall of Famer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Could Bulls bench be key to season?

October 25, 2022 22:49 - 33 minutes - 30.3 MB

The Bulls pulled off a stunner against a Finals team in the Boston Celtics, coming back from a 19-point deficit to win by 18! K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer break down how the Bulls pulled off the comeback including the contributions by the bench, the star play of DeMar DeRozan, and the rotations pulled off by Billy Donovan. That’s already 2 wins against potential playoff contenders for the Bulls — can they keep it up? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California P...

Bulls win season opener vs. Heat without Zach LaVine

October 20, 2022 18:42 - 1 hour - 61.3 MB

The Chicago Bulls beat the Miami Heat 116-108 in their season opener without All-Star guard Zach LaVine. Rob Schaefer and Will Perdue give their instant reactions to the game, including breakdowns of DeMar DeRozan, an improved second unit and Ayo Dosunmu’s leadership. Finally, they discuss Zach LaVine missing the first game of the season with knee injury management and what it could mean moving forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice a...

No extension for Coby White, Bulls 2022-23 season predictions

October 18, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

The Bulls open the regular season on Wednesday night in Miami, and the Bulls Talk Podcast crew is here to prepare you for opening night. K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Jason Goff look at the Bulls’ tough start to the season, where they will face off against some of the NBA’s most elite teams in the first two weeks. They also discuss Coby White not signing a rookie scale extension with the Bulls and what this season will mean for his future. Finally, the crew gives their predictions ...

What we learned from Chicago Bulls preseason

October 13, 2022 10:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB

Rob Schaefer and Jason Goff discuss what they learned about the Bulls from their four preseason games. Who would they start at the power forward position opening night? Where will Dalen Terry be most impactful this season? Plus, they discuss which Zach LaVine they are expecting to see this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Javonte Green be Chicago Bulls’ starting power forward?

October 11, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

During the preseason, Billy Donovan has been experimenting with the power forward position, starting Patrick Williams, Javonte Green and Derrick Jones Jr. in each of their three games. With just one week left until the regular-season opener, who will be the Bulls' starting power forward? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss how Javonte Green has looked during the preseason, if they think Patrick Williams will play on the second unit, and finally, how they feel DeMar DeRozan will do...

Chicago Bulls' flaws show up in preseason game vs. New Orleans Pelicans

October 06, 2022 11:22 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

The Bulls' preseason has begun and it did not start off well. K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the 129-125 loss to Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans. The guys break down Patrick Williams’ game, Ayo Dosunmu, the rotations of Billy Donovan and a lot more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Chicago Bulls preseason training camp and the growth of the offense

October 04, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 35.7 MB

Chicago Bulls preseason training camp is in progress and the team is looking to change some things up this time around, specifically on the offensive end. Jason Goff and Rob Schaefer discuss what Billy Donovan wants to do in making the offense less predictable this year. What does that mean for DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine? Will Patrick Williams and Ayo Dosunmu and other players step up? Rob and Jason break it all down before the Bulls play their first preseason game against the Ne...

Nikola Vučević's 2022-23 expectations before the season opener

September 30, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

Will Perdue and K.C. Johnson discuss one of the biggest factors for a successful Bulls season, All-Star center Nikola Vučević. The guys break down Vučević's sneaky good offensive numbers, how he can improve as a post presence, whether will he be better defensively, and how he will perform under the pressure of a contract year. How do you think Vooch will perform? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-m...

Chicago Bulls Media Day reactions and expectations

September 27, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

The new season is set to begin with new expectations and a new focus. On Bulls Media Day, everyone spoke from Artūras Karnišovas to Billy Donovan to Zach LaVine. Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill break down the sights and sounds from Media Day and discuss the Bulls' expectations for themselves this year, how the Bulls will operate without Lonzo Ball in the near future, and the next steps for DeMar DeRozan and Patrick Williams for this year. See Privacy Policy at https://art19...

Mailbag questions on Lonzo Ball's arthroscopic debridement and more

September 23, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MB

How will Lonzo Ball's arthroscopic debridement impact his season? How will this impact the Bulls long-term? K.C. Johnson, Jason Goff, and Tony Gill discuss your Twitter submitted questions on Ball in this mailbag episode. The guys also discuss where they see the Bulls landing in the Eastern Conference, what they expect from Patrick Williams headed into his 3rd year, and a lot more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pr...

Expectations and questions for the Bulls before training camp starts

September 20, 2022 10:00 - 54 minutes - 49.6 MB

This year will be different for the Bulls. The weight of expectations is here and fans should be excited. A week before training camp begins, what questions do you want to be answered from Bulls players/management during media day? Rob Schaefer and Jason Goff discuss and preview training camp and what they are looking forward to from the Bulls. (3:30) - What would be your first question to Artūras Karnišovas or Marc Eversley on Media Day next week? (13:37) - How will Billy Donovan...

Will Perdue on his tough time as a Bull

September 15, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MB

NBCSCH Bulls analyst Will Perdue sits down with K.C. Johnson to discuss his NBA career and his time as a Bull. Will expounds on a rough time in his career which coincidentally was with the Bulls including a never before heard story of how he found out he was traded to the San Antonio Spurs for Hall of Famer Dennis Rodman. This is an interview you don’t want to miss. (2:00) - Will on when he thought he could play in the NBA (10:50) - Being drafted by Jerry Krause and the Bulls (15...

Bulls pre and postgame analyst Kendall Gill on his 15 year NBA career

September 13, 2022 19:53 - 38 minutes - 34.8 MB

As we continue in our deep dives into our NBC Sports Chicago Bulls coverage team, K.C. Johnson sits down with Bulls analyst and former NBA player Kendall Gill to discuss his career in the NBA, his Bulls tenure, playing against Jordan, his honest thoughts about Hall of Fame coach George Karl and a lot more. Get to know Kendall a little more with this exclusive interview. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not...

‘Michael Jordan Moments’ with NBA 2K23 developer Erick Boenisch

September 09, 2022 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MB

NBA 2K23 is officially here, and this edition of the popular basketball video game features Michael Jordan as a cover athlete. Not only that, 2K has also brought back ‘Jordan Moments,’ a game mode that allows players to relive iconic events in MJ’s legendary career. Rob Schaefer is joined by VP of NBA Development at 2K and Visual Concepts Entertainment Erick Boenisch to discuss the series’s latest installment and how Bulls and Jordan fans can experience some of the GOAT’s greatest m...

Lonzo Ball concerning injury update and how the Donovan Mitchell trade impacts the Bulls

September 06, 2022 16:42 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MB

In the most recent news on Lonzo Ball, it's being reported that Lonzo may miss camp and the start of the season. What's going on, and will this impact Lonzo long-term? Rob Schaefer and K.C. Johnson discuss and provide updates on where Lonzo is in rehab and where the Bulls stand with Lonzo. Also in the pod, Rob and K.C. discuss the changes in the Central Division as the Cleveland Cavaliers trade for All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and...

Jason Goff goes deep on hosting Bulls Pre/Postgame Live

September 01, 2022 10:00 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MB

Three years ago, Jason Goff began his unexpected transition from a radio to a TV broadcasting career. Now freshly signed to his second deal hosting Bulls Pregame and Postgame Live, Goff talks to NBC Sports Chicago Bulls Insider K.C. Johnson about the differences between the two mediums, why he has developed such strong chemistry with analysts Kendall Gill and Will Perdue and expectations—-on and off the court—-for this coming season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy ...

The future of summer basketball and expectations for Zach LaVine

August 30, 2022 15:06 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MB

As the NBA off-season continues, some interesting topics have come up to discuss. With so many players working on their games in pro-am and summer competitions, will the Bulls or the NBA change how things are done in the off-season after a season-ending injury to top draft pick, Chet Holmgren? Jason Goff and K.C. Johnson give their thoughts on the future of the NBA during the off-season. Later in the pod, the guys discuss what is next for Zach LaVine and the expectations placed on h...

Chicago Bulls trivia: The things you don't know about the Bulls

August 26, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

In an entertaining and interesting episode of the podcast, Rob Schaefer quizzes long-time beat writer K.C. Johnson on some Bulls history. Rob asks K.C. who was the leading scorer in the Bulls' first ever game, who has more minutes in a single season than Michael Jordan, and a bunch of other fun and interesting facts. Enjoy! (4:20) - Highest scorer in the Bulls very first game as a franchise (6:00) - More minutes than Michael Jordan in a single season (7:50) - 5 teams the Bulls ha...

Bulls championship teams all-time draft

August 23, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 31.1 MB

The Bulls currently own the fourth-most championships in NBA history, but if you were in a draft where the only players were on those teams at that time, who would you take? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer battle it out in a snake draft to build the best team they can using only the championship teams. How would you draft a team with or without MJ? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bulls schedule review and update on injured rookie Justin Lewis

August 19, 2022 12:30 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss and break down the Bulls' 2022-2023 NBA schedule and discuss some new tweaks to the schedule by the NBA. The NBA is featuring a Rivalry Week where a few teams are matched up with a "rival" and the Bulls are on that list. They will be playing against the Charlotte Hornets as Lonzo and LaMelo Ball match up. Later in the pod, the guys discuss the injury to undrafted rookie two-way player Justin Lewis who the Bulls were high on. See Privacy Polic...

Will the Bulls be able to be a top four seed in the East

August 16, 2022 10:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

NBC Sports Chicago's Bulls analyst Kendall Gill joins the podcast to discuss how the Bulls stack up with the rest of the teams in the East. They discuss the players added during the off-season, what will year two of Ayo Dosunmu look like, how will the Bulls operate the point guard position around the uncertainty with Lonzo Ball, and a lot more! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

1-year anniversary of a new era of Bulls basketball

August 12, 2022 10:00 - 26 minutes - 24.4 MB

One year ago this week, the Bulls officially started a new era of basketball by signing DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Alex Caruso. After missing the playoffs the previous four seasons, the Bulls finally made the leap to postseason play and now hope to build on that success. K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer recap the offseason that changed the franchise’s fortunes and what it means going forward. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://...

Why fans should temper expectations for Patrick Williams this year

August 09, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.2 MB

NBC 5's Leila Rahimi joins Robert Schaefer and Tony Gill to discuss the off-season for the Bulls and the most important question of the Bulls off-season, how good does Patrick Williams need to be for the Bulls to take a serious step up? The crew also discusses the off-season and what the Bulls need to fix to be better this season. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Scottie Pippen on charity event, Scottie Pippen Jr., and Draymond Green

August 05, 2022 10:53 - 11 minutes - 10.2 MB

Bulls legend Scottie Pippen joins Rob Schaefer on the Bulls Talk pod to discuss his charity event, his son Scottie Pippen Jr. playing in NBA, and Scottie responds to Draymond Green's comments about the 2017 Warriors beating the 1996 Bulls. INDULGE! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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