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The Chicago Bulls’ head coaching search is entering a major stage, and Haize breaks down the latest reports connecting Chris Quinn, Wes Unseld Jr., and Micah Nori to the finalist conversation.
According to recent reporting, the Bulls are expected to narrow their head coaching search soon, with Unseld expected to emerge as a finalist. Quinn remains a strong candidate after Sean Sweeney took the Orlando Magic job, while Nori is still involved in the process. Haize reacts to what this means for Bryson Graham’s first major hire, why the Bulls need a coach who can develop young talent, and whether familiarity with Chicago’s current roster helps or hurts Unseld’s case.
The show also dives into major NBA Draft news. The Bulls have officially added Nate Ament to their list of pre-draft workouts, giving Chicago another long, skilled forward to evaluate. Ament brings size, shooting upside, fluidity, and switchable defensive tools, but still needs strength and physical development.
Plus, KC Johnson’s draft intel suggests the Bulls view this as a four-player draft at the top and are unlikely to move outside the group of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. The Bulls are also reportedly not high on Morez Johnson Jr. and prefer Cameron Carr at No. 15.
Haize also breaks down whether Josh Giddey’s future in Chicago is suddenly cloudy under Graham’s SLAP philosophy: size, length, athleticism, and physicality. Does Giddey fit the new front office vision, or will the Bulls use the 2026-27 season to evaluate his long-term future?
🔥 Topics Discussed:
Chris Quinn and Wes Unseld Jr. expected in Bulls finalist mix
Micah Nori still connected to Chicago
John Paxson’s continued involvement in the process
Nate Ament officially works out for the Bulls
KC Johnson’s Bulls draft intel
Cameron Carr as Chicago’s preferred No. 15 target
Why the Bulls may not be high on Morez Johnson Jr.
Josh Giddey’s future under Bryson Graham’s SLAP philosophy
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The Chicago Bulls’ head coaching search is still moving, and Haize breaks down the latest updates surrounding Jerry Stackhouse, Micah Nori, and Bryson Graham’s patient approach to finding the right coach for Chicago’s rebuild.
Stackhouse recently addressed NBA head coaching openings and made it clear that player development is one of his biggest strengths. He also pointed directly to the Bulls as a situation with real upside because of Chicago’s cap space, draft picks, and ability to change direction quickly. Could Stackhouse be a serious candidate for the Bulls job?
Haize also reacts to Micah Nori confirming that there have been “feelers” with Chicago while the Bulls continue to move through a coaching search that reportedly includes more than 10 candidates. With the NBA Draft only weeks away, should Bulls fans be concerned that no head coach has been hired yet?
Then the conversation shifts to the 2026 NBA Draft, where Caleb Wilson is already making bold statements about changing the Bulls’ culture if Chicago selects him at No. 4. Haize discusses Wilson’s confidence, the North Carolina-to-Chicago connection, and why the Bulls may be choosing between Wilson and Cameron Boozer at the top of the draft.
Plus, the No. 15 pick remains a major swing point. Could Yaxel Lendeborg be the next Bulls draft steal? Could Allen Graves become Bryson Graham’s draft crush because of his size, length, athleticism, and physicality? And what does it mean that the Bulls officially worked out Keaton Wagler and Morez Johnson Jr.?
🔥 Topics Discussed:
Jerry Stackhouse speaks on Bulls coaching search
Micah Nori confirms contact with Chicago
Bryson Graham’s patient head coach process
Caleb Wilson’s bold Bulls culture comments
Michael Jordan / North Carolina connection
Yaxel Lendeborg as a No. 15 draft steal
Allen Graves as a Bulls draft crush
Bulls workout Keaton Wagler and Morez Johnson Jr.
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Chicago Bulls fans are already hearing a wave of free agency and trade rumors, but which ones are actually worth buying? Haize breaks down the latest Facts or Cap surrounding the Bulls’ rumored interest in Austin Reaves, Tari Eason, Christian Braun, and Sandro “Mamu” Mamukelashvili.
Could Austin Reaves really leave Los Angeles for Chicago, or is that rumor dead before it even starts? Does Tari Eason still make sense with a new Bulls front office and Chicago likely targeting a forward such as Caleb Wilson or Cam Boozer at No. 4? Is the Christian Braun trade buzz credible, or just another rumor Bulls fans should be careful with? And why could Mamu be the kind of low-cost, low-usage veteran role player who actually fits the Bulls’ rebuild?
Haize also discusses whether targeting veterans could become a surprising part of the Bulls’ free agency plans, why Chicago should avoid overpaying for restricted free agents, and how Bryson Graham may balance cap space, young-player development, and roster needs.
Plus, the Bulls could be watching Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. closely if he falls near pick No. 15 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Haize breaks down Philon’s scoring, shooting, downhill ability, defensive upside, and potential fit next to Josh Giddey. The show also looks at the Bulls’ in-person workout list, including Kingston Flemings, Mikel Brown, Bennett Stirtz, Ebuka Okorie, Tamin Lipsey, and Peter Suder.
🔥 Topics Discussed:
Facts or Cap: Austin Reaves to the Bulls
Tari Eason trade rumor reality check
Christian Braun as a Bulls trade target
Sandro Mamukelashvili free agency fit
Should Bulls target veterans this offseason?
Labaron Philon Jr. falling to No. 15?
Bulls in-person draft workouts
Bryson Graham’s rebuild strategy
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The Chicago Bulls own the No. 15 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and new lead executive Bryson Graham may have a major opportunity to add another high-upside piece to the rebuild. With the draft class showing real depth beyond the lottery, could the Bulls find a steal in the middle of the first round?
Haize breaks down four intriguing names who could make sense for Chicago at No. 15: Cameron Carr, Karim Lopez, Morez Johnson Jr., and Jayden Quaintance Jr. Carr has become one of the fastest risers after a huge NBA Combine performance, showing elite athleticism, three-point shooting, defensive tools, and real scoring upside. Lopez brings size, versatility, and international experience that could fit the modern forward mold. Johnson offers physicality, rebounding, switchability, and frontcourt power. Quaintance may be the biggest wild card of the group, but his defensive upside could be among the best in the entire class.
The conversation also dives into whether the Bulls should be aggressive if Carr is their guy, how these prospects fit next to Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, and a potential No. 4 pick, and why pick No. 15 could become a major swing point in the Bulls’ rebuild.
Plus, Haize discusses Ebuka Okorie as a potential mid-first-round guard option, his scoring upside, quickness, shot creation, and why the Bulls could take a long look if they want another high-ceiling backcourt piece.
📌 Topics include:
Chicago Bulls 2026 NBA Draft rumors
Best Bulls options at pick No. 15
Cameron Carr NBA Draft stock
Karim Lopez scouting report
Morez Johnson Jr. fit with Bulls
Jayden Quaintance Jr. upside and injury concerns
Ebuka Okorie as a Bulls draft target
Bryson Graham’s first major draft opportunity
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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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