Chicago Bulls Central

The Chicago Bulls are entering a critical 2026 NBA Draft with a new front office vision, a new head coach in Tiago Splitter, and a rebuild that needs more than just star upside at the top of the draft. On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down his favorite second-round prospects who could fit what Bryson Graham and the Bulls are trying to build.
Could Baba Miller become a long-term defensive upside swing? Does Trevon Brazile offer the exact length, athleticism, weak-side rim protection and stretch flashes Chicago needs? Could Zuby Ejiofor bring the toughness, rebounding and dirty-work identity the Bulls have lacked? Is Ryan Conwell the type of hard-nosed shooter who could help space the floor? And could Keyshawn Hall be an overlooked scoring option with real offensive upside?
Haize also dives into the mailbag, including thoughts on Noa Essengue’s overlooked upside, the conversation around Matas Buzelis as a key rebuild piece, what Tiago Splitter’s player-development system could look like, and why the Bulls need “structured patience” instead of forcing a desperate home-run move too early.
If you’re locked into the Chicago Bulls rebuild, the 2026 NBA Draft, Bryson Graham’s SLAP profile, Tiago Splitter’s coaching philosophy, and the future of Matas Buzelis, Noa Essengue, Josh Giddey and the young core, this episode is for you.
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The Chicago Bulls draft rumor mill is heating up fast, and Haize breaks down the latest updates surrounding Bryson Graham’s potential draft board, possible trade-up options, and the biggest names connected to Chicago ahead of draft night.
Could the Bulls move back into the first round for Jayden Quaintance if he slides into the 20s? Is Morez Johnson Jr. becoming Chicago’s real target at No. 15? And what should Bulls fans make of Sam Vecenie connecting Yaxel Lendeborg to the Bulls as a possible fit with Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, and a top-four forward?
Haize also reacts to the growing Josh Giddey to Minnesota speculation and explains why fans may be missing the most important part of the rumor: the Wolves may like Giddey, but that does not mean the Bulls are willing to move him.
Plus, the show dives into the most realistic center options in the draft for Chicago, including Aday Mara, Henri Veesaar, Hannes Steinbach, Morez Johnson Jr., and Jayden Quaintance, and how each player fits Tiago Splitter’s developmental system and Bryson Graham’s SLAP profile of size, length, athleticism, and physicality.
🔥 Topics include:
Bulls workout with Jayden Quaintance
Could Chicago trade up from No. 38?
Sam Vecenie linking Yaxel Lendeborg to the Bulls
Morez Johnson Jr. draft-night rumors
Josh Giddey to Minnesota rumor reaction
Best realistic center targets for the Bulls
Mailbag reactions on draft strategy and Tiago Splitter
The Chicago Bulls are entering one of their most important drafts in years, and the smoke around their second first-round pick is getting louder.
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The Chicago Bulls rumor mill is heating up, and Haize is separating facts from cap on the latest buzz surrounding the rebuild. Could Ayo Dosunmu really return to the Bulls, or is that more hopeful thinking than reality? Should Chicago have any interest in Trae Young, or would that completely clash with the direction Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter are trying to build?
Haize also breaks down the Bulls’ possible free-agent center options, including Walker Kessler, Isaiah Hartenstein, Mark Williams and Deandre Ayton, and explains which big man best fits Chicago’s timeline, roster needs and developmental plan under Splitter.
Then, we dive into a dream 2026 NBA Draft class if Darryn Peterson falls to No. 4. Could a class of Darryn Peterson, Dailyn Swain and Trevon Brazile give the Bulls the athletic, modern identity they’ve been searching for? From Peterson’s star scoring upside to Swain’s two-way wing tools and Brazile’s length, defense and vertical pop, this class could reshape the Bulls’ future.
🔥 Topics include:
Ayo Dosunmu return rumors
Trae Young to the Bulls debate
Best Bulls free-agent center targets
Walker Kessler’s potential fit
Isaiah Hartenstein as a dream veteran big
Mark Williams’ upside and injury concerns
Deandre Ayton’s risk/reward fit
Darryn Peterson at No. 4
Dailyn Swain at No. 15
Trevon Brazile at No. 38
Bryson Graham’s SLAP philosophy
Tiago Splitter’s development-first Bulls system
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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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