By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show

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.