Collin Sexton's offensive surge, Matas Buzelis builds upon strong sophomore season

Collin Sexton's offensive surge, Matas Buzelis builds upon strong sophomore season

From By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show by Chicago Sports Network

March 11, 2026 · 37 min · Episode 829

About this episode

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson discuss the Chicago Bulls' loss to the Sacramento Kings, focusing on Collin Sexton's performance and Matas Buzelis's development.

Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson break down the Chicago Bulls’ loss to the Sacramento Kings, where Collin Sexton poured in 28 points as Chicago struggled out of the gate. The guys discuss Sexton’s potential long-term fit with the team and highlight Matas Buzelis continuing to make an impact defensively with an elite block game, fueling the conversation about his underrated sophomore season and untapped ceiling. Later, they react to Josh Giddey returning to the floor and recording his ninth triple-double of the season before looking ahead to the rest of the Bulls’ West Coast trip, including a tough back-to-back in Los Angeles. Cam and K.C. also go around the NBA to talk about Jayson Tatum’s return and how it affects the Eastern Conference race, while Cam weighs in on the recent Thunder–Nuggets matchup he’s calling the “game of the year.”

People in this episode

Hosts: Cam Smith, K.C. Johnson

Topics covered

  • Chicago Bulls
  • Collin Sexton
  • Matas Buzelis
  • NBA
  • Josh Giddey
  • Eastern Conference
  • West Coast trip

Keywords

  • Collin Sexton
  • Matas Buzelis
  • Chicago Bulls
  • NBA
  • Josh Giddey
  • Jayson Tatum
  • Eastern Conference
  • Sacramento Kings

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Organizations: Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings, Thunder, Nuggets

Places: Los Angeles

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