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Could the Chicago Bulls make a blockbuster move for Chet Holmgren if the Oklahoma City Thunder ever made him available? Haize breaks down the full Facts or Cap debate on whether trading for Chet makes sense for the Bulls’ rebuild, how he would fit next to Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, and Coby White, and why his elite rim protection, shooting, and age timeline could completely change Chicago’s future.
But there’s a major catch: the cost.
Would the Bulls be willing to include Matas Buzelis? Would multiple first-round picks be too much? And with Chet’s future max contract looming, would Chicago be putting itself in a dangerous salary-cap situation before the roster is ready to contend?
Haize also reacts to Kevin Young entering the Bulls head coaching search, why the BYU head coach’s NBA background makes him a very serious candidate, and what his player development resume could mean for a Bulls team expected to add multiple young pieces this offseason.
Plus, voicemails hit on Lu Dort’s possible fit in Chicago, whether the Bulls should wait until after the draft before targeting win-now veterans, and why players like Brayden Burries or Yaxel Lendeborg falling to No. 15 could be an absolute steal.
🔥 Topics Discussed:
Should the Bulls trade for Chet Holmgren?
Why Chet fits Chicago’s timeline
Why Matas Buzelis should be off limits
Kevin Young joins Bulls coaching search
Sean Sweeney off the board
Lu Dort’s fit with the Bulls
Potential draft steals at No. 15
Bulls rebuild strategy under Bryson Graham
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The Chicago Bulls draft rumors are heating up, and Caleb Wilson to the Bulls at the No. 4 pick continues to feel like one of the most logical outcomes on the board. On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Wilson makes so much sense for Chicago, why his upside is worthy of the fourth overall pick, and why this may be the most realistic path for the Bulls as they enter a new era under Bryson Graham.
Haize also reacts to reports that Graham is trying to trade back into the first round. Does that mean the Bulls want to move up from No. 15? Could they be looking to package second-round picks to climb from No. 38? With Chicago holding multiple draft assets, the Bulls may have more flexibility than fans realize — but finding a trade partner is always easier said than done.
The episode also dives into why watching this year’s NBA Playoffs has made Bulls fans even hungrier for meaningful playoff basketball again. Chicago has made postseason appearances in recent years, but Bulls fans are ready for a team that can truly battle, compete, and enter a series with a real chance to win.
Plus, Haize answers voicemails on the No. 1 pick trade rumors, the Bulls’ head coaching search after Sean Sweeney landed with the Orlando Magic, Mark Williams’ injury concerns, whether Chicago should move back into the lottery, and the debate between Collin Sexton and Anfernee Simons.
🔥 Topics include:
Caleb Wilson to the Bulls at No. 4
Bryson Graham trying to trade back into the first round
Whether the Bulls should trade No. 4 and No. 15 to move up
The Bulls’ top head coaching candidates after Sean Sweeney
Mark Williams’ injury history and center-of-the-future concerns
Why Chicago can land two impact players in this draft
Collin Sexton vs. Anfernee Simons as offseason targets
Why Bulls fans are starving for meaningful playoff basketball again
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The Chicago Bulls’ head coaching search just took a major turn. Sean Sweeney, one of the most talked-about candidates connected to the Bulls, is reportedly headed to the Orlando Magic — leaving Chicago fans wondering whether the Bulls waited too long and who now becomes the favorite for the job.
Haize breaks down what losing Sweeney means for Bryson Graham’s first major decision as the Bulls’ lead executive, why Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori could become the new frontrunner, and why names like Chris Quinn, Dave Bliss, Tiago Splitter, Johnnie Bryant, and Kevin Young still matter in this process.
The Bulls have also reportedly shown interest in BYU head coach Kevin Young, a coach with NBA experience from his time with the Phoenix Suns and Philadelphia 76ers, plus strong success at the college level. Could Young be the surprise candidate Chicago fans need to watch?
Later, Haize dives into his favorite Chicago Bulls draft combinations at picks No. 4 and No. 15, including Caleb Wilson, Cam Boozer, Cameron Carr, Jayden Quaintance, and Brayden Burries. Plus, listener voicemails touch on the Bulls’ changing roster needs, Ayo Dosunmu possibilities, Bulls fan PTSD, Isaiah Hartenstein trade talk, and how Chicago should use this offseason to finally shift direction.
🔥 Topics include:
Sean Sweeney leaving the Bulls coaching race
Kevin Young linked to Chicago
Are the Bulls taking too long to hire a coach?
Micah Nori, Chris Quinn, Dave Bliss, Tiago Splitter and more
Best Bulls draft combos at No. 4 and No. 15
Ayo Dosunmu, Isaiah Hartenstein and offseason roster needs
Bulls fan PTSD and the hope for a true star at No. 4
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The Chicago Bulls may have just been impacted in a major way by the NBA’s new lottery changes — but not in the way many fans think. On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down how the new draft lottery format could reshape tanking, rebuilds, and the way teams approach player development going forward.
The new system lowers the reward for being one of the worst teams in the league, gives stronger odds to middle-tier non-playoff teams, and even gives certain play-in teams a chance to land near the top of the draft. For a Bulls team that has spent years stuck in the middle, these changes may actually work in Chicago’s favor.
Haize also dives into the latest speculation around the Bulls’ head coaching search. Are fans right to wonder if Sean Sweeney is the reason Chicago has not made a hire yet? Or are multiple teams, including the Orlando Magic, waiting on the same candidate? Plus, Haize gives his current top coaching candidates, including Chris Quinn, Sean Sweeney, Dave Bliss, Tiago Splitter, and Johnnie Bryant.
Finally, the show breaks down why the real draft intrigue may not be pick No. 4 — but the chaos between picks 6 and 20. With mock drafts all over the place on prospects like Aday Mara, Darius Acuff, Jayden Quaintance, and Morez Johnson, the Bulls could be in prime position at No. 15 to land a falling talent.
🔥 Topics covered:
How the NBA’s new lottery changes impact the Chicago Bulls
Why tanking may be less valuable moving forward
How the Bulls could benefit from staying competitive
Sean Sweeney speculation in the Bulls coaching search
Why Orlando could also be waiting on Sweeney
Bulls coaching candidates ranked
Why the No. 15 pick could bring real draft value
How draft volatility from picks 6-20 helps Chicago

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The Chicago Bulls may have a massive opportunity developing with the Oklahoma City Thunder’s future salary crunch. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Williams, Lu Dort, Alex Caruso, Isaiah Hartenstein, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, and others all factoring into OKC’s long-term financial picture, could the Bulls benefit from the Thunder eventually having too many good players to pay?
Haize breaks down why Cason Wallace should be on Chicago’s radar, how his defensive toughness and young timeline could fit next to Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis, and whether the Bulls should explore trade paths before Wallace’s next contract becomes a major issue for OKC.
The conversation also dives into whether Chicago should help the Thunder clear salary by taking on players like Isaiah Hartenstein, Lu Dort, Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins, or even Alex Caruso — but only if draft compensation is attached.
Plus, could the Thunder make a huge offer to move into the Bulls’ Top 4 draft slot? And should Bryson Graham even entertain the idea of trading down in a draft where Chicago finally has a chance to add true franchise-changing talent?
The Bulls have flexibility, draft capital, and a new front office direction. Now the question is simple: can they capitalize?
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