Chicago Bulls Central

🚨 The Chicago Bulls coaching search is entering the final stage, and the latest intel has Tiago Splitter emerging as one of the biggest names to watch as Bryson Graham looks to hire the next head coach of the Bulls’ rebuild.
Haize breaks down the latest reports from Brett Siegel and other NBA insiders on Chicago’s pursuit of Splitter, why the Portland Trail Blazers’ ownership situation could open the door, and why the Bulls may be selling Splitter on long-term stability, player development, and a four-year commitment. Could Splitter be the fresh voice Chicago needs to lead the next era?
The episode also dives into Micah Nori, Ryan Schmidt, Wes Unseld Jr., and the cloudy status of Chris Quinn, who may be heading back to the Miami Heat despite previously being connected to the Bulls job.
Then the conversation turns to the 2026 NBA Draft, where the Bulls hold the No. 4, No. 15, No. 38, and No. 56 picks. Is Caleb Wilson still the overwhelming favorite at No. 4? Could Wilson go before Chicago’s pick if more scouts start ranking him above Cameron Boozer? And why are rival teams watching the Bulls as a possible trade-up team from No. 15 into the top 10?
Haize also breaks down the rumored Bulls interest in Keaton Wagler, why the Illinois guard could be a top-10 target, and how a Caleb Wilson + Keaton Wagler draft class would compare to a Cameron Boozer + Keaton Wagler pairing.
🔥 Topics in today’s episode:
Tiago Splitter becoming a major focus in the Bulls coaching search
Why Chicago may be trying to lure Splitter away from Portland
Micah Nori and Ryan Schmidt remaining strong finalist names
Chris Quinn’s uncertain status in the Bulls search
Why player development is the theme of Bryson Graham’s coaching hunt
Caleb Wilson’s rising draft stock and whether Bulls fans should worry
Bulls trade-up rumors from No. 15 into the top 10
Keaton Wagler’s fit with Chicago’s rebuild
Wilson + Wagler vs. Boozer + Wagler
Why the Bulls’ draft strategy may reveal Graham’s rebuild identity
If you’re a Bulls fan trying to understand where the franchise is headed under Bryson Graham, who the next head coach could be, and what Chicago may do with its two first-round picks, this episode is for you.
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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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