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The Chicago Bulls’ new era is officially underway with Tiago Splitter replacing Billy Donovan as head coach — and Bulls fans should be ready for a very different style of basketball in Chicago.
Haize breaks down Splitter’s offensive principles, including more cutting, ball screens, Iverson cuts, conceptual reads, pace, three-point volume, and a system that could help unlock Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and the Bulls’ young core. How will Splitter’s background with the San Antonio Spurs, Paris Basketball and Portland Trail Blazers shape the Bulls’ identity?
Then we play Facts or Cap on the latest Bulls rumor: could Chicago actually trade down from the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft? Multiple teams have reportedly checked in, but is Bryson Graham really willing to move off a chance at Cam Boozer or Caleb Wilson?
Finally, Haize builds his dream Bulls draft class if Cam Boozer is available at No. 4: Cam Boozer, Morez Johnson Jr. and Ryan Conwell. Could this trio give the Bulls the perfect blend of offensive structure, physical identity and shooting?
🔥 Topics:
Tiago Splitter’s offensive principles
Why Iverson cuts matter for the Bulls
How Splitter can help Josh Giddey
Why the big rotation matters more now
Facts or Cap: Bulls trading No. 4?
Cam Boozer at No. 4 fit
Morez Johnson Jr. at No. 15 fit
Ryan Conwell at No. 38 fit
Bryson Graham’s SLAP philosophy
The future of Matas Buzelis and the Bulls rebuild
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The Chicago Bulls officially introduced Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, and his first message to Bulls fans, the roster, and the city of Chicago made one thing clear: this rebuild is entering a new phase.
Haize breaks down everything from Splitter’s introductory press conference, including what Bryson Graham said about finding a coach he can build with, why the shared vision between the front office and coaching staff matters, and how Splitter plans to create a culture built on daily growth, accountability, player development, and high standards.
Tiago Splitter spoke about growing up as a Bulls fan, learning from Gregg Popovich, wanting to connect with the Chicago community, building relationships with players, and adapting his system to the roster instead of forcing players into roles that do not fit. He also gave strong comments on Matas Buzelis, saying he has already studied his game and believes no one knows his ceiling yet.
This episode dives into what Splitter’s approach means for the Bulls’ young core, how his style could impact the draft, why accountability must come through connection, and what Bulls fans should expect from the new era under Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter.
🔥 Topics include:
Tiago Splitter’s first message as Bulls head coach
Bryson Graham’s vision for the hire
Why Splitter says the Bulls must build the right habits
How he plans to connect with players
What he said about Matas Buzelis
Why the Bulls’ system will depend on the roster
What the Portland experience taught him
How the Bulls build the right staff and development plan
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The Chicago Bulls rumor mill is heating up fast as Bryson Graham prepares for his first NBA Draft leading the front office. On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the latest Bulls rumors in a new Facts or Cap segment, including whether Chicago could make a run at Walker Kessler with an offer sheet, if Jalen Duren is a realistic free agency target, whether Noa Essengue could be packaged with the No. 15 pick in a draft trade-up, and if Kingston Flemings is truly the Bulls’ guard target.
Then we dive into Haize’s dream 2026 NBA Draft class for the Bulls: Caleb Wilson at No. 4, Cameron Carr at No. 15, and Tarris Reed Jr. at No. 38. This trio could give Chicago the size, length, athleticism, physicality, shooting, wing upside, rebounding, and rim protection that fits Bryson Graham’s SLAP philosophy and Tiago Splitter’s development-first coaching style.
Could this be the draft class that finally gives the Bulls a real identity? Could Walker Kessler become a serious Bulls target? Is the Noa Essengue trade smoke real? Let’s break it all down.
🔥 Topics:
Walker Kessler offer sheet rumors
Jalen Duren to Bulls: Facts or Cap?
Noa Essengue + No. 15 trade-up buzz
Kingston Flemings draft target rumors
Caleb Wilson’s fit with the Bulls
Cameron Carr as a scoring wing at No. 15
Tarris Reed Jr. as a physical center at No. 38
Bryson Graham’s SLAP draft philosophy
Tiago Splitter’s role in player development
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🚨 The Chicago Bulls officially have their new head coach, and now the rebuild enters its next phase. Haize breaks down what Tiago Splitter brings to Chicago from a coaching style, player development, roster fit, and 2026 NBA Draft perspective.
Splitter arrives after leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 42-40 record and playoff appearance as interim head coach, bringing a development-first approach, European-influenced ball movement, defensive accountability, and structured offensive freedom to a young Bulls roster built around Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Rob Dillingham, Noa Essengue, Leonard Miller, Patrick Williams and more.
Haize also looks at which current Bulls fit best in Splitter’s system, which players may have the toughest adjustment, and how Bryson Graham’s SLAP philosophy — size, length, athleticism and physicality — connects with Splitter’s vision.
Then, the conversation shifts to the 2026 NBA Draft. With the Bulls holding picks No. 4, No. 15, No. 38 and No. 56, could Caleb Wilson be the perfect prospect for Splitter to develop? And which players make the most sense at No. 15 and No. 38? Haize breaks down Morez Johnson Jr., Aday Mara, Labaron Philon Jr., Jayden Quaintance, Yaxel Lendeborg, Trevon Brazile, Zuby Ejiofor and Emanuel Sharp.
This is the start of a new era in Chicago. The coach is here. The picks are coming. Now the Bulls have to build the right way.
📌 Topics include:
Tiago Splitter’s coaching style
How Splitter fits the Bulls rebuild
Best and worst roster fits under Splitter
Why Caleb Wilson could benefit from this hire
Bulls draft targets at No. 15 and No. 38
Bryson Graham’s SLAP philosophy
How Chicago can build around Giddey, Matas and Wilson

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The Chicago Bulls could be staring at a franchise-changing 2026 NBA Draft, and the biggest question may not just be who they take at No. 4 — it could be whether Bryson Graham tries to trade up from No. 15 to land Aday Mara.
On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down two major draft pairing possibilities: Caleb Wilson + Aday Mara vs. Cam Boozer + Aday Mara. Which duo fits Graham’s SLAP philosophy better? Which pairing gives the Bulls the best mix of size, length, athleticism, physicality, rim protection, passing and long-term upside?
Wilson + Mara would give Chicago a massive defensive ceiling, elite length, rim protection and transition potential. Boozer + Mara would give the Bulls more offensive polish, frontcourt passing, rebounding and half-court stability. Which direction should the Bulls prioritize as they build around Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue?
Haize also reacts to the Darryn Peterson conversation after Sam Smith called Peterson a “nightmare” draft scenario for the Bulls at No. 4. Is Peterson really the worst outcome, or is the upside too high to ignore if he falls into Chicago’s lap?
Topics include:
Caleb Wilson’s fit with Bryson Graham’s Bulls
Aday Mara as a potential trade-up target
Cam Boozer vs. Caleb Wilson next to Mara
How Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis fit with each pairing
Darryn Peterson as the possible wild-card pick at No. 4
Why the Bulls’ draft board could get chaotic fast
The Bulls are entering one of the most important drafts in franchise history. Could this be the moment Chicago finally builds a real frontcourt identity?
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