By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson preview the Bulls’ upcoming season, breaking down Caleb Wilson’s impressive preseason, Matas Buzelis’ growth and what to expect from Josh Giddey. Plus, they reveal their X-factors, make bold predictions and discuss the NBA’s most intriguing storylines.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson break down the Bulls’ first three preseason games, including the team’s style of play, rotations, and early encouraging signs. They discuss Leonard Miller’s impact off the bench, rookie Caleb Wilson’s impressive start highlighted by his defensive play against Denver, and where things stand with No. 15 overall pick Dailyn Swain.

Cam and K.C. sit down with former Bull and 3-time NBA champion Scott Williams to discuss joining the CHSN broadcast team, his broadcasting experience, and what he sees from the Bulls heading into the season. Scott also shares untold stories from his rookie year after going undrafted, joining the Bulls, and being part of the franchise's first three-peat.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson sit down with former Bull and 3-time NBA champion Bill Wennington to discuss his 24th season as the Bulls’ radio analyst and his new role as part of CHSN’s rotating TV analyst team. Plus, Bill reflects on the passing of Stacey King, his playing career and the path that led him to broadcasting, while looking ahead to the upcoming season, new head coach Tiago Splitter, the team’s new regime, and its young core.

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.