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🚨 The Chicago Bulls coaching search is heating up, and the latest intel points to Tiago Splitter emerging as one of the top names to watch as Bryson Graham and the Bulls’ new leadership group look for the right head coach to lead the next era in Chicago.

Haize breaks down the latest Bulls coaching search updates, including why Chicago may be trying to lure Splitter away from the Portland Trail Blazers, how Portland’s ownership situation could open the door, and why long-term security may matter in this race. Could Splitter’s playoff run with Portland and player development track record make him the perfect fit for the Bulls’ rebuild?

The episode also dives into Micah Nori, Ryan Schmidt, Wes Unseld Jr., and the latest uncertainty around Chris Quinn, who may be headed back to the Miami Heat. With the Bulls expected to offer their next head coach a four-year deal, the direction is becoming clear: Chicago wants a fresh voice focused on development, accountability, and building around young talent.

🔥 Topics in today’s episode:

Tiago Splitter becoming a major focus in the Bulls coaching search
Why Chicago may be a better long-term opportunity than Portland
Micah Nori leaving a strong impression on Bulls leadership
Ryan Schmidt’s connection to Bryson Graham
Chris Quinn’s uncertain status after early Bulls buzz
Why player development is the biggest theme of the search
How the coaching hire connects to the 2026 NBA Draft

If you’re a Bulls fan wondering who will lead the next rebuild, how Bryson Graham is reshaping the franchise, and what this coaching decision means for the future of Chicago Bulls basketball, this episode is for you.

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The Chicago Bulls rebuild may finally be taking shape under Bryson Graham — and today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central dives into what that identity could look like.
Haize breaks down the latest Bulls head coaching search update, including reports that Tiago Splitter, Ryan Schmidt, Micah Nori, and Wes Unseld Jr. remain involved while Chris Quinn may be out of the mix. Could the Bulls be close to finding Billy Donovan’s successor?
Then we shift to the 2026 NBA Draft and ask a massive question: could Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and Chris Cenac Jr. at No. 15 be the perfect frontcourt pairing for Chicago’s rebuild? Wilson brings athleticism, size, defensive upside, transition ability, and star-level tools. Cenac adds length, mobility, rebounding, rim pressure, and long-term developmental upside. Together, they could give the Bulls the size, length, athleticism, and physicality that fits Bryson Graham’s “SLAP” philosophy.
Haize also reacts to an interesting draft note on Cameron Carr, who has not been listed in reported pre-draft workouts. Could that mean a team has made an early promise? And should Bulls fans be watching that situation closely?
🔥 Topics include:
Bulls head coaching finalists update
Chris Quinn possibly out of the running
Caleb Wilson’s fit with Bryson Graham
Chris Cenac Jr.’s upside at No. 15
Why Wilson + Cenac could reshape the Bulls frontcourt
Cameron Carr draft promise speculation
How the Bulls rebuild could finally find an identity
Drop your thoughts in the comments: Would you be excited if the Bulls drafted Caleb Wilson and Chris Cenac Jr.?
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The Chicago Bulls draft rumors are heating up fast, and Haize breaks down the latest chatter that the Bulls could explore trading up from the No. 15 pick into the top 10 of the 2026 NBA Draft to target one of the top guard prospects on the board.
With Bryson Graham now leading the front office vision, the big question is simple: should the Bulls use pick No. 15 as ammunition to chase another foundational piece? Haize dives into three possible trade-up targets — Mikel Brown Jr., Keaton Wagler, and Kingston Flemings — and explains how each prospect fits the Bulls’ roster, Graham’s SLAP philosophy, and the long-term rebuild around Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and the No. 4 pick.
Mikel Brown Jr. brings high-level shot creation and offensive upside. Keaton Wagler offers size, feel, shooting, and lineup flexibility. Kingston Flemings may be the purest SLAP-style guard with downhill pressure, defensive competitiveness, and force. But which one is worth paying the price to move up?
Haize also breaks down realistic trade partners for the Bulls, including the Hawks, Mavericks, Bucks, Warriors, Thunder, Heat, Kings, and Hornets. Plus, the Bulls brought in Chris Cenac Jr. for a predraft workout, adding another intriguing big man to the draft conversation.
Should the Bulls trade up from No. 15? Is this the first major sign of Bryson Graham reshaping the Bulls’ identity? And which prospect best completes the rebuild?
Tap in with Chicago Bulls Central for the latest Bulls draft news, trade rumors, prospect breakdowns, and rebuild analysis.
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The Chicago Bulls are officially entering a new era under Bryson Graham, and the biggest question now is simple: who actually survives the rebuild? 🔴🐂
On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the Bulls roster through the lens of Graham’s SLAP profile — size, length, athleticism and physicality — while also reminding fans that Graham already made it clear every player does not have to fit the profile perfectly to stay.
Matas Buzelis looks like the safest long-term Bulls building block. Noa Essengue fits the exact developmental mold Chicago should be investing in. Josh Giddey becomes the biggest philosophical test of the new regime. Leonard Miller, Isaac Okoro, Rob Dillingham, Patrick Williams, Jalen Smith, Tre Jones and others all fall into different tiers of “keeper,” “evaluate,” or “asset decision.”
Haize also discusses the emotional passing of Stacey King, the beloved Chicago Bulls champion and longtime broadcast voice who meant so much to generations of Bulls fans.
Topics include:
Who survives the Bulls rebuild under Bryson Graham?
Why Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue feel like Graham-era fits
Why Josh Giddey may be the biggest roster test
Patrick Williams, Isaac Okoro, Rob Dillingham and Leonard Miller’s roles
Which Bulls veterans could become trade assets
Remembering Stacey King’s legacy with the Chicago Bulls
Voicemails from Bulls fans
Chicago Bulls fans, this rebuild is not just about who is talented. It is about who helps the Bulls become bigger, tougher, longer, more athletic and harder to play against.
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The Chicago Bulls offseason rumor mill is getting spicy, and Haize is playing Facts or Cap on some of the biggest names being connected to the rebuild. Could the Bulls use their cap space to take on Ja Morant’s contract and land draft assets? Should Chicago pursue Mitchell Robinson as a center upgrade? Could Colin Sexton or Zach Collins return as veteran bench pieces? And what does Matas Buzelis playing for Lithuania mean for his development heading into next season?
Haize starts with the wildest idea: Ja Morant to the Bulls. The argument is that Chicago could use Morant’s contract as “good bad money” if Memphis attaches real draft capital. But while Morant is still talented and capable of raising a team’s competitive floor, Haize explains why Chicago may not be the right situation. The Bulls are still early in a rebuild, and Morant likely needs a team with a stronger established culture and a win-now structure.
Then the conversation turns to Mitchell Robinson, who has been connected to the Bulls as a potential free-agent center target. Robinson’s offensive rebounding, rim protection, and size make sense stylistically for Chicago, especially with the Bulls needing center help. But his availability, role, price point, and long-term fit all matter as Bryson Graham builds the next version of this roster.
Haize also breaks down why a potential return for Colin Sexton or Zach Collins could make sense. Young teams still need veterans, and players like Tre Jones, Jalen Smith, Sexton, and Collins could help stabilize the locker room without blocking the development of Chicago’s young core. The biggest question is whether Collins can stay healthy enough to fill that role consistently.
Plus, Matas Buzelis is set to play for Lithuania this summer, and that could be a major development boost before training camp. International basketball has helped several young NBA players take a leap, and Buzelis could benefit from meaningful reps, added responsibility, and a faster rhythm entering the season.
The show also features voicemail reactions on Tre Jones, Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro, Caleb Wilson’s leadership quotes, the Bulls’ coaching timeline, Nic Richards, Guerschon Yabusele, Josh Giddey narratives, and how Bryson Graham may want to reshape the roster.
🔥 Topics Discussed:
Facts or Cap on Bulls offseason rumors
Ja Morant trade idea and draft asset strategy
Why Haize says Ja Morant to Chicago is cap
Mitchell Robinson as a Bulls free-agent target
Why Robinson’s style fits Chicago
Colin Sexton and Zach Collins as veteran bench options
Why rebuilding teams still need veterans
Matas Buzelis playing for Lithuania
Tre Jones, Jalen Smith, and Isaac Okoro trade questions
Caleb Wilson’s culture-changing comments
Bulls coaching search timeline
Josh Giddey narratives and Bryson Graham’s roster vision
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