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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

Scottie Pippen on charity event, Scotty 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 Scotty 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.

Bill Russell, the greatest winner in sports history

August 02, 2022 10:00 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MB

Watch this episode on our YouTube channel by clicking HERE! At the age of 88 Bill Russell, one of the greatest players in NBA history died this past Sunday. Russell an icon, a legend, a Civil Rights leader, and much more leaves behind one of the greatest legacies we've seen in sports and one of the greatest examples of what we can be to inspire change in our world. Rob Schaefer and K.C. Johnson discuss his legacy and remember not only a great athlete but a great man as well. See P...

Does this Bulls season depend on growth of Patrick Williams?

July 29, 2022 13:19 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MB

Make sure to watch this episode of the podcast by clicking HERE. Subscribe for more videos on the NBC Sports Chicago YouTube page! For the first time in a while, the Bulls have expectations. How will they handle it? Rob Schaefer, Will Perdue, and Jason Goff discuss the expectations for this year and if Patrick Williams’ growth is the most important factor in the Bulls taking another step. The crew also discusses the top teams in the East and where a fully-healthy Bulls matches up. ...

Bulls fans mailbag: Vučević predictions, trade possibilities, and more

July 26, 2022 12:47 - 40 minutes - 36.8 MB

You can watch this episode HERE on YouTube. Subscribe and follow to make sure you never miss an episode! The podcast mailbag, not to be confused with K.C.’s mailbag, is back. Offseason edition! K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer take your questions and concerns about the Bulls and give you the most informed and funny takes you’ll find. They answer questions about the fit of Bulls center Nikola Vučević, Goran Dragić’s expected role, what executives Marc Eversley and Artūras Karnišovas th...

The TOP 3 things that NEED to happen for fans to believe the Bulls are real

July 22, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 33.8 MB

The Bulls have seemingly made all their off-season moves and now its time to discuss what needs to happen this year for fans to be excited about the future of this team. Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss the top 3 things they are looking for in the upcoming season that will instill confidence in the fanbase that this organization is headed in the right direction. (4:47) - Patrick Williams should win the Most Improved award (12:20) - Lonzo Ball MUST remain healthy throughout th...

Dalen Terry, Marko Simonović Summer League recap and Drew League reaction

July 19, 2022 10:00 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

Summer League has officially ended meaning it’s time to recap. K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss and break down the play of rookie first-round pick Dalen Terry, second-round big man Marko Simonović and other players on the roster. Later in the pod, the crew discusses the game of the summer, the Drew League matchup in Los Angeles featuring LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan. (0:57) - Dalen Terry injury update and Summer League recap (9:30) - Can Marko Simonović make the Bulls’ rota...

Is Lonzo Ball’s concerning injury update tied to Goran Dragic signing?

July 15, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.4 MB

K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss the injury update Artūras Karnišovas gave about Bulls guard Lonzo Ball and if Ball will be ready for training camp. The crew also discusses the signing of Goran Dragić and if the Lonzo injury is connected to the Bulls going after him. Later in the podcast, the guys discuss Dalen Terry and Marko Simonović’s play in Summer League and the rumors that All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell could be on his way to the New York Knicks. (1:25) - A...

Zach LaVine speaks to media about max deal: ‘My heart was in Chicago’

July 12, 2022 16:28 - 35 minutes - 32.7 MB

Zach LaVine is back with the Bulls and recently spoke to the media about the free agent process, his new contract, and what ultimately led him back to Chicago. K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill discuss the presser and what his new deal means for the franchise. Then, later in the podcast, K.C. talks with Bulls guard Alex Caruso about how he is spending his offseason and LaVine’s return. (1:12) - Takeaways from Zach LaVine’s press conference (8:18) - What other responsibiliti...

Dalen Terry and the Bulls prepare for the Summer League

July 08, 2022 13:32 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

With the roster complete, it's time to get the first look at the rookies and young players. Rob Schaefer and K.C. Johnson discuss, break down, and preview the upcoming Summer league. They discuss what we should be looking out for including the growth of last year's second-round pick Marko Simonović and the NBA debut of rookie Dalen Terry. Get ready Bulls fans, the future starts now. (1:26) - What should Bulls fans be looking for in Summer League (5:41) - Most intriguing player ...

After the Bulls sign Goran Dragic, is the roster set?

July 05, 2022 16:34 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MB

The Bulls roster is nearly at its completion with the addition of backup point guard Goran Dragic. Is the Bull's off-season over with the only additions being Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Jason Goff discuss the off-season for the Bulls so far, what's next for the Bulls, could the Bulls have gone after T.J. Warren, if this is truly the roster going into the season how good will they be, and a lot more. (2:30) - What can Goran Dragic bring to the B...

Zach LaVine returns to the Bulls on a 5-year $215 million max contract

July 01, 2022 16:45 - 31 minutes - 29 MB

He's back! Zach LaVine returns to the Chicago Bulls on a 5-year $215 million dollar max contract and we react to it LIVE! K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill while recording the podcast, the news broke mid-way through causing a ruckus in the podcast. Check out this pod for instant reacts to the free agency news and what happens when reporters break stories while doing a podcast lol. (15:55) - BREAKING NEWS Zach LaVine signs max deal in the middle of the podcast See Privacy...

A sit down with new Bull Dalen Terry

June 27, 2022 19:57 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

Dalen Terry was introduced to Chicago today as the newest member of the team. K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer sit and talk with the rookie. K.C. and Rob discuss with Terry, his beginnings in basketball, always knowing he'd be in the NBA, what he can contribute to the Bulls instantly, and why he chose to honor the late great Ben "Benji" Wilson by wearing the number 25. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-s...

Post-2022 NBA Draft Reaction: Bulls take Dalen Terry from Arizona 18th overall

June 24, 2022 08:21 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MB

Jason Goff, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Will Perdue are live at the Advocate Center during the 2022 NBA Draft. The crew reacts to the draft and the Bulls taking Arizona sophomore wingman Dalen Terry with the 18th overall pick. They break down his skill set, what he can bring to the Bulls, and what this pick means for former number 4 pick Patrick Williams. Subscribe to the NBCSCH YouTube page and watch this episode live from the Advocate Center by clicking HERE. See Privacy Po...

Should the Bulls take E.J. Liddell, Tari Eason or another player in the 2022 NBA Draft?

June 21, 2022 14:44 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

The NBA Draft is THIS WEEK and the rumors are flying and the prospects are lining up. To break down the prospects that are loosely connected with the Bulls, draft expert Ricky O'Donnell of SB Nation joins K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer. The guys discuss potential prospects E.J. Liddell of Ohio State and Tari Eason of LSU, Ricky suggests a few other prospects that the Bulls are looking into and they discuss the Bulls' needs to make a playoff push next season. (1:47) - Should the Bull...

Debating the 18th pick and deciding which player will be here to win a championship

June 17, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MB

The NBA Draft is next week and the Bulls still currently own the 18th pick. If they had to use the pick, who would you want them to take? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss who might be available and who they think the Bulls should select. Later in the pod, the guys play a game where they decided which Bulls player, coach, or executive will be around when the Bulls win their 7th championship. (8:10) - Who will the Bulls take 18th overall? (20:25) - Remembering the 1...

Will Coby White and the draft pick be traded? Is Zach LaVine close to re-signing?

June 14, 2022 19:41 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MB

The NBA Draft is on June 23rd and the Bulls have some key decisions to make. Will they use the 18th pick on a player they have worked out or will they package the pick with Coby White for an established player? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer break down all the possibilities of draft night. They also discuss the rumors that Zach LaVine is close to re-signing a max deal with the Bulls. (2:54) - Will the Bulls keep or trade the pick with Coby White? (10:18) - If the Bulls use the pick...

The Rudy Gobert to the Bulls podcast episode

June 10, 2022 15:15 - 33 minutes - 31 MB

The Bulls are looking to upgrade the roster and a rumored upgrade has taken Bulls' Twitter by storm is Utah Jazz big man and defensive anchor Rudy Gobert being traded to the Bulls. K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss everything around the rumor including what would it take to trade for Gobert, what would the roster look like, and the financial ramifications. (1:07) - K.C. Johnson news update on possible Rudy Gobert trade (5:40) - What would the Bulls have to give ...

Could Ime Udoka have been the Bulls head coach?

June 03, 2022 17:30 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MB

Even though the Bulls aren't in the Finals there is a Bulls connection. Boston Celtics head coach could have been the head coach of the Chicago Bulls. Would that have worked? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Kendall Gill discuss and break down Game 1 of the NBA Finals and the alternate universe where the Bulls hire Ime Udoka as head coach. Later in the pod, the guys discuss Zach LaVine's free agency. (1:14) - Reaction to Game 1 of the NBA Finals (11:10) - Why has Ime Udoka been ...

Offseason Mailbag: Zach LaVine trades, free agent signings, and addressing Bulls needs

May 31, 2022 18:43 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MB

The Bulls Talk crew asked you what were your concerns and questions about the Bulls and you guys delivered. Rob Schaefer, KC Johnson, and Tony Gill discuss and debate your questions about Zach LaVine and if the Bulls have to do a sign and trade, would the season look different if Lonzo Ball had been healthy, who are the free agents the Bulls should look into and a lot more! (2:00) - How would the season be different if Lonzo Ball stayed healthy? (7:00) - If Zach wanted out, how w...

DeMar DeRozan makes All-NBA second team and Zach LaVine contract details

May 27, 2022 15:30 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MB

KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss DeMar DeRozan making the All-NBA second team in his first season as a Bull and discuss his impact on the organization. The guys also break down the implications of Zach LaVine not making an All-NBA team and what that means for a new contract in Chicago. (1:40) - DeMar DeRozan makes an All-NBA team for the 3rd time in his career (10:40) - Did the writers get the All-NBA teams correct? (17:33) - With Zach LaVine not making an All-NBA team, he is...

Zach LaVine has knee surgery and may not be happy with role with Bulls

May 24, 2022 18:38 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MB

The Bulls rumors and news are picking up and we got you covered. In today's episode K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss the news that Zach LaVine is getting work done on his left knee and what that means going forward. They also discuss a report that Zach LaVine may not have been too happy with his role as DeMar DeRozan became the premier player for the Bulls. Later they discuss the announcement that the Bulls will play a game vs the Detroit Pistons in France next ye...

Who will the Bulls take in the 2022 NBA Draft?

May 20, 2022 15:00 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

The NBA Combine is in full effect in Chicago and we got you covered. Recording live from the Wintrust Arena, KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer break down everything you need to know about the combine and potential players the Bulls have interest in and who they might take 18th overall in the draft. The guys also discuss Lavar Ball's comments with David Kaplan on Zach LaVine possibly not returning to the Bulls. (2:00) - What happens at the NBA Combine (6:30) - How will the Bulls addres...

Bulls concern with Lonzo Ball injury and Deandre Ayton for Nikola Vucevic trade?

May 17, 2022 15:04 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

This is going to be an interesting offseason for the Bulls. Along with Zach LaVine's free agency, the Bulls may have to address a position they thought they filled last off-season. In this episode of the Bulls Talk Pod, K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill discuss the level of concern the Bulls have with Lonzo Ball's knee and will they be looking for another point guard as well. They also break down a scenario where the Bulls trade for Pheonix Sun Deandre Ayton and they discus...

K.C. Johnson goes 1-on-1 with former Bull Eddy Curry

May 13, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

Eddy Curry is one of the most well known preps to pros in Chicago history after being drafted by his hometown team, the Bulls in the 2001 NBA draft. Since then Curry has been through a lot but has come out on top as an NBA veteran, a father and husband, and an NBA champion. Curry joins K.C. Johnson as they discuss his newest creative project, his time and stories as a Chicago Bull, and what he makes of his entire career. (3:30) - Early memories of the Berto Center (14:30) - Curry...

NBA MVP, most important Bulls rankings, and NBA playoff reviews

May 10, 2022 16:05 - 39 minutes - 35.9 MB

With the NBA season awards being announced every week the league's most prominent individual award, the Most Valuable Player has been given to the Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic making him a back-to-back winner of the award. Was this the right choice? K.C. Johnson and Tony Gill discuss the 2021-2022 NBA MVP and if the writers got this one correct. Later in the pod, the guys debate and rank their top 5 most MVP or most important Bulls and break down the NBA Playoffs. (1:06) - Nikola J...

Breaking down the Bulls roster, who will stay and who will go

May 06, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.6 MB

It is officially the off-season for the Bulls and the roster must be looked at and broken down to see what moves should be made. We get a jump on that on this episode of the podcast. KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill go over the entire roster from top to bottom and detail each player's season and discuss should they stay or should they go. (2:00) - What will the Bulls need this offseason? (8:36) - The impact of DeMar DeRozan (15:00) - Is Zach LaVine considering leaving?...

Day 2 exit interviews: Artūras Karnišovas and Zach LaVine discuss the future of the Bulls

April 29, 2022 22:40 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MB

Even though the season didn't end as well as we all hoped, the Bulls made progress and are looking to make more this offseason. K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer recap the second day of exit interviews for the Bulls with Bulls' executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas and unrestricted free-agent Zach LaVine. K.C. and Rob discuss what was said, what they expect the Bulls to do this offseason, and the chances Zach LaVine will stay with the Bulls. See Privacy...

Bulls vs Bucks series wrap up and Day 1 of player exit interviews

April 29, 2022 15:32 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MB

The Bulls end their season losing in 5 games to the Milwaukee Bucks in convincing fashion. With the way the season ended, was this season still a success? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the Bulls vs Bucks series and what can be learned from their first playoff visit in 5 years. They also discuss the first day of exit interviews from Bulls players including, quotes from Patrick Williams, Lonzo Ball, and Ayo Dosunmu. (1:50) - Wrapping up the Bulls vs Bucks series (6:30) - L...

Bulls vs Bucks gm 3 & 4 reaction: Bulls drop both home games and DeRozan & LaVine walk out

April 25, 2022 23:51 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MB

The Bulls dropped both game 3 and game 4 to the Milwaukee Bucks as the team up north heads back with a commanding 3-1 in the series. Is it all but over? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Tony Gill break down both games including what is going wrong with the Bulls, an update on Alex Caruso's injury, and what was behind Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan leaving the court a little early after during game 4. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at ht...

Bulls vs Bucks GM 2 reation: Bulls make this a series and tie it 1-1

April 21, 2022 19:25 - 42 minutes - 38.7 MB

The Bulls make it a series and tie it after beating the Milwaukee Bucks in game 2 of the first-round matchup. K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Will Perdue break down the big win, including the great defense by the Bulls, the play of DeMar DeRozan and Alex Caruso, and can they repeat the effort in game 3. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Bulls vs Bucks GM 1 reaction: Bulls almost pulled off the improbable

April 18, 2022 19:58 - 32 minutes - 30 MB

The Bulls were almost there and had Giannis and the Bucks right where they wanted them, but ended up losing game one 93-86. Rob Schaefer, KC Johnson, and Tony Gill discuss the opening series loss including Nikola Vucevic'S outing, will DeMar DeRozan play that poorly again, can the Bulls play defense as well as they did in game one throughout the series, and a lot more. (1:03) - Positive takeaways from game 1 (9:37) - Will the Bulls' Big 3 play that poorly on offense again? (16:4...

How can the Bulls stop Giannis and the Milwaukee Bucks?

April 15, 2022 15:23 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MB

We all know this is an uphill battle but the Bulls still have to lace them up against the Bucks for a 7 games series and what do we say to the God of Death? NOT TODAY! K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill, and Kendall Gill discuss ways the Bulls can slow down 2-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo and how they can pull off an upset. Later in the pod, K.C. Johnson goes over his list of All-NBA teams and why he chose them. (4:00) - Ways to disrupt Giannis and slow down the Bucks (11:16...

Pat Will might be a dude, playoff push, and NBA awards

April 12, 2022 13:29 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MB

Who knew Patrick Williams could play like that? Rob Schaefer and K.C. Johnson discuss the career night for Patrick Williams and if he can grow from that outing in the final game. They also break down the Bulls' first-round matchup against eh Milwaukee Bucks and if there's anything the Bulls can do to slow down Giannis, and KC Johnson gives his NBA award selections. (2:00) - Patrick Williams scores a career-high 35 points (9:55) - Bulls draw a tough matchup in the first-round aga...

Can the Bulls fix their issues before the playoffs?

April 08, 2022 03:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MB

The Bulls are not headed in the right direction as the regular season is almost at its close with only 2 games left. Is that enough time for the Bulls to figure out what's wrong? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson, and Will Perdue discuss the recent struggles of the Bulls and if they have a chance to turn it around before the playoffs begin. (2:00) - What happens to a team when they are struggling at the end of a season? (10:00) - Bulls aren't dictating anything in games anymore (18:47) ...

Predicting how the Bulls season will end

April 05, 2022 16:01 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MB

The end of the season is here but the Bulls are still fighting to get the 5th seed. Can they do it? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill make predictions about the rest of the season and where will the Bulls land once the regular season ends. The guys also break down how will the Raptors and Cavs finish as well. (2:20) - How will the Bulls end the season? (7:25) - Does it matter if the Bulls are a 5 or 6 seed? (18:40) - Best matchup for the Bulls in the first round (25:20)...

K.C. Johnson goes 1-on-1 with Charles Oakley

April 01, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

Charles Oakley joins the Bulls Talk podcast to discuss his upcoming book "The Last Enforcer" where he opens up about his life, how he grew up, how he became the basketball player and the man he is today. They also go over his time as a Bull and Knick, and Oak shares some colorful stories of his long NBA career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

After Knicks loss, what can be expected from the Bulls at the end of the season?

March 29, 2022 17:41 - 43 minutes - 39.8 MB

The Knicks!? Really!? The Bulls drop another "can't lose" game and the spiraling continues. Is there a solution? Can Billy Donovan fix the struggling offense and poor defense? Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill, and Cody Westerlund of 670 the Score discuss the latest loss and breakdown if the bulls can find solutions before it's too late. (2:43) - Is there a such thing as "must-win" games? (7:10) - Is Billy Donovan adjusting in the second half of the season? (15:40) - What can fans be exp...

Bulls take L vs Pelicans, is progress being made?

March 25, 2022 16:02 - 30 minutes - 27.8 MB

These Bulls are not the same Bulls of earlier in the season and it's becoming clear that they may not have been as good as we thought. What's going on!? K.C. Johnson and Rob Schaefer break down the latest loss, but also take a deep dive into the struggles of the Bulls and debate are the Bulls in a better place as an organization from last year? (1:50) - Recapping the loss to the Pelicans (7:30) - Bulls defense has gotten worse and hasn't gotten better at all (13:30) - Are there s...

Bulls pick up HUGE win vs Raptors and Patrick Williams returns to the lineup

March 22, 2022 17:34 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MB

It's still the regular season but the Bulls picked up a MUST-WIN against the Raptors in a game they dominated early and often. For seeding and tie-breaking implications that game was huge. The Bulls Talk panel of Rob Schaefer, KC Johnson, Will Perdue, and Tony Gill break down what they saw including the return of Patrick Williams. (1:00) - Bulls break the losing streak and get an important win vs the Raptors (13:15) - Review of Patrick Williams' return to the Bulls (23:00) - Bu...

Patrick Williams update and debating what is a successful season for the Bulls this year

March 18, 2022 14:33 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MB

The Bulls are slowly getting pieces back as Alex Caruso gets settled back in, now Patrick Williams is scheduled to return to play. What should be expected from the 4th overall pick? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill discuss what they expect from Williams upon his return and they provide updates on the injury. Later in the podcast, the group debates what a successful season looks like for the Bulls this year. (2:40) - Patrick Williams is cleared for contact (6:30) - What is...

Bulls lose to the Kings in a game they needed

March 15, 2022 18:56 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MB

The Bulls took one of, if not the worst loss of the season to the Kings. Are there things to take away from this loss, and as the schedule gets harder can they withstand that loss? Rob Schaefer, Tony Gill, and Jason Goff discuss the loss and is this an early sign of things to come, or can they get back to what they've been this season. They guys also break down Zach LaVine and if his knee injury should be something to worry about now and in the future. (4:30) - First reactions to t...

Bulls end losing streak, should Ayo Dosunmu be an All-Rookie first teamer

March 11, 2022 06:29 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MB

The Bulls finally pick up a win after beating the Detroit Pistons in a close game that came down to the final few possessions. Should Bulls fans be concerned that the Bulls played the Pistons so close? Rob Schaefer, K.C. Johnson, and Tony Gill discuss the win vs the Pistons and if the close win means anything long-term and K.C. reports injury updates for Alex Caruso, Lonzo Ball, and Patrick Williams. Later in the podcast, Rob and Tony break down the rookie class and if Bulls rook...

Bulls mailbag: Should fans worry about the 5 game skid?

March 08, 2022 19:31 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MB

We are back with another mailbag edition of the Bulls Talk podcast where we answer fan questions from Twitter about the Bulls. On this episode, Rob Schaefer and Tony Gill answer questions about the 5 game losing streak, the status of Patrick Williams and other injured Bulls, what will the rotation look like when Lonzo and Caruso return from injury and are the Bulls frauds after sliding down the standings. (3:05) - How can the Bulls end their downward spiral? (8:10) - Are the Bull...

Bulls lose 3 straight after a tough game against the Hawks

March 04, 2022 14:33 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MB

The Bulls have lost 3 straight on a tough stretch of teams playing for playoff seeding and one constant theme has been the lack of defense and Billy Donovan is not using injuries as an excuse. KC Johnson and Rob Schaefer discuss the 3 game skid including the latest loss to the Atlanta Hawks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Is the Bulls record vs the best in the NBA a fluke or reality?

March 01, 2022 16:36 - 31 minutes - 28.7 MB

The Bulls lose to the Miami Heat 112-99 in Miami dropping their record to 6-15 against the top 6 teams in the NBA. Can they fix their issues as they prepare for the playoffs, or are the Bulls just worse than the top 6 teams in the NBA? Rob Schaefer and KC Johnson discuss the Bulls' record against the best and if it's just a fluke. They also discuss DeMar's 30 point game streak being broken and provide injury updates for Alex Caruso. (1:48) - Takeaways from the Miami loss (7:40) - ...

K.C. Johnson sits down with Bulls COO Michael Reinsdorf

February 25, 2022 13:18 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MB

The Bulls have undergone a major change over the last couple of years and now look like they are heading in the right direction and the person heading the Bulls is Michael Reinsdorf. K.C. Johnson is joined by the Bulls COO to discuss his thoughts on the success of the Bulls, his thoughts on the job Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley have done, Zach LaVine's upcoming free agency, DeMar DeRozan's MVP caliber season, and a lot more. (3:00) - Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley sho...

Can Bulls capitalize on first half success after All-Star break? w/ Will Perdue

February 22, 2022 04:30 - 1 hour - 55.9 MB

The Bulls had an excellent unpredictable first half of the season including representing well during the All-Star break, but can they keep it up into the playoffs? K.C. Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Will Perdue discuss and break down All-Star weekend including Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Ayo Dosunmu's performances over the weekend. Later in the pod, they discuss the upcoming stretch to end the season and if the Bulls can keep up the play that's made them a top team in the East. (1...

A sit down with Bulls star rookie Ayo Dosunmu

February 18, 2022 12:44 - 39 minutes - 36 MB

In his first ever long form interview on the podcast, Bulls rookie guard Ayo Dosnumu joins Rob Schaefer and KC Johnson live from the Advocate Center to discuss his break out rookie season. Ayo describes how he felt about being taken in the second round, his relationship with his teammates including DeMar DeRozan and how they've helped him progress, his career at Illinois and getting his jersey retired, and a lot more. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California ...

DeMar DeRozan is putting up Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan numbers

February 15, 2022 16:58 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MB

In the midst of an injury filled season, one thing has remained consistent and it's been the elite play of DeMar DeRozan. Rob Schaefer and KC Johnson live from the United Center after a 120-109 win vs the San Antonio Spurs, discuss the win and describe exactly how well DeRozan is playing and his numbers are matching up with the greatest players of all time. Later in the pod, the guys update and detail the status of Zach LaVine's knee injury and if fans should be concerned, and the...

NBA Trade Deadline reaction: Nets-76ers swap James Harden and Ben Simmons

February 11, 2022 04:30 - 42 minutes - 38.8 MB

The NBA Trade Deadline has come and went and the big trade of the day were a pair of Eastern Conference powerhouses making a big move. The Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets traded James Harden and Ben Simmons, among other players. KC Johnson, Rob Schaefer, and Will Perdue react to the NBA Trade Deadline moves and how it impacts the Chicago Bulls' playoffs and title aspirations. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/pri...

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