Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson sit down with former Bull and new assistant coach Taj Gibson to discuss his decision to retire and begin his coaching career in Chicago. Gibson reflects on his playing days, favorite Bulls memories, Derrick Rose, Stacey King's legacy, and his Brooklyn roots, while also sharing his expectations for Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain and the next generation of Bulls players.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson sit down with CHSN analyst and former Bull Kendall Gill to break down fourth overall pick Caleb Wilson, with Gill sharing his perspective as the No. 5 pick in the 1990 NBA Draft. They also discuss Wilson and Matas Buzelis’ fit in the Bulls’ athletic frontcourt and where Buzelis can take the next step heading into his third NBA season.

Cam and K.C. sit down with Chicago native and former Bull Eddy Curry at Bulls Fest to reflect on his high school career, being drafted by his hometown team, playing alongside legends like Charles Oakley and Tyson Chandler, and his favorite memories in Chicago. Curry also shares stories about facing Shaq, his relationship with Tyson Chandler, his experiences with Scott Skiles and Jerry Krause, his message to the next generation, and his work with the NBA Players Association.

K.C. Johnson rides solo in this edition of By The Horns and is joined by The Athletic’s Joel Lorenzi for a 10,000-foot look at the Bulls’ offseason. They discuss Bryson Graham’s early impact, the signing of All-Star veteran Norman Powell, and new head coach Tiago Splitter before breaking down first-round pick Caleb Wilson’s Summer League standout play and early impressions of No. 15 pick Dailyn Swain.

Cam and KC break down the Bulls’ 2026–27 schedule, including a wild start with six of the first eight games on the road as the new-look roster and coaching staff face an early test. They each pick their top three standout games, with Cam sneaking in a fourth, and discuss key storylines, including the trade deadline, Tiago Splitter facing his former team, and more.

Howard Beck of The Ringer joins the Bulls Podcast to break down Chicago’s offseason, Caleb Wilson’s outlook as the No. 4 pick, and where the Bulls stack up in the Eastern Conference. He also shares his thoughts on the NBA’s blockbuster offseason, the Wizards’ new-look roster, Kawhi Leonard’s uncertain future, and KC and Cam wrap up the episode by discussing the Bulls’ reported interest in Bennedict Mathurin.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson dive into the Bulls' Summer League action, led by the standout play of No. 4 overall pick Caleb Wilson. They also examine No. 15 overall pick Dailyn Swain's early development, share their impressions of second-year forward Noa Essengue, and K.C. gives his early read on new Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter.

Jalen Brunson joins Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson to reflect on his journey from being named Illinois Mr. Basketball at Adlai E. Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Illinois, to growing up around the NBA and the Chicago Bulls during his father Rick Brunson's playing and coaching career. He looks back on his championship run at Villanova Wildcats men's basketball, being drafted by the Dallas Mavericks, and eventually helping lead the New York Knicks to an NBA championship. Brunson also shares stories about playing alongside Derrick Rose, his early years in Dallas, the passion of Knicks fans, his foundation, and life after winning it all.

(Recorded on June 30, 2026)