Chicago Bulls Central

🚨 The Chicago Bulls may have one of the most valuable assets in the NBA this offseason — not just their draft picks, but their cap space.
With Bryson Graham taking over basketball operations, the Bulls finally appear open to a strategy the previous front office rarely embraced: absorbing bad contracts in exchange for future draft assets. Chicago has a clean cap sheet, only nine players under contract for 2026-27, and more projected spending power than any NBA team. That gives Graham a real chance to weaponize flexibility instead of rushing into quick fixes.
Haize breaks down five possible salary-dump targets the Bulls could consider this summer, including Dorian Finney-Smith, Cameron Johnson, DeMar DeRozan, Jerami Grant, and Zach LaVine. Could Chicago take on money from teams like the Rockets, Nuggets, Kings, or Trail Blazers in exchange for second-round picks, protected firsts, young players, or future assets?
The episode also dives into the latest 2026 NBA Draft mock draft consensus for the Bulls’ picks at No. 4, No. 15, and No. 38. Across major mock drafts, Caleb Wilson has emerged as the overwhelming favorite at No. 4 because of his size, athleticism, defensive versatility, transition ability, and long-term upside.
But things get much more interesting at No. 15, where there is no clear consensus. Cameron Carr and Jayden Quaintance are the most repeated names, while other possibilities like Braylon Mullins, Bennett Stirtz, Isaiah Evans, Dailyn Swain, and Labaron Philon Jr. remain in the mix. At No. 38, the board is even more open, with names like Ryan Conwell, Joshua Jefferson, Jack Kayil, and Trevon Brazile appearing in different projections.
The big question: should the Bulls use this offseason to chase players — or should they use cap space to collect picks, stay flexible, and build the right way?
Topics Covered:
💰 Bulls salary dump strategy
🧠 Bryson Graham weaponizing cap space
📦 Dorian Finney-Smith as a possible salary dump
🎯 Cameron Johnson as a flip candidate
👀 DeMar DeRozan reunion possibility
🔥 Jerami Grant and Zach LaVine salary dump scenarios
🏀 2026 NBA Draft mock draft consensus
🐂 Caleb Wilson as the favorite at No. 4
📈 Cameron Carr and Jayden Quaintance at No. 15
🎲 Pick No. 38 second-round possibilities
🚨 Why the Bulls should not rush the rebuild
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🚨 The Chicago Bulls coaching search has another name to watch as Jerry Stackhouse has reportedly emerged as a candidate. Haize breaks down what Stackhouse could bring to Chicago, why his former player status and NBA All-Star background could help command a locker room, and why his defensive work with the Golden State Warriors may make him more intriguing than some Bulls fans realize.
Stackhouse served as the Warriors’ primary defensive coordinator, with Golden State finishing with a top-10 defense last season. For a Bulls team trying to build a new identity under Bryson Graham, that defensive foundation could matter. But Haize also looks at the concerns, including Stackhouse’s underwhelming tenure at Vanderbilt and why being a former player does not automatically guarantee coaching success.
Haize also explains why names like Jason Kidd and Rajon Rondo may not be on the Bulls’ current coaching list. Kidd’s reported desire for front office power may not fit what Graham is building, while Rondo being left off the list is a bigger surprise.
Then the conversation shifts to the 2026 NBA Draft and three dream first-round scenarios for the Bulls. Could Darryn Peterson unexpectedly slide to No. 4, giving Chicago a franchise scoring guard? Could the Bulls take Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and trade up for Brayden Burries? Could Cameron Boozer and Jayden Quaintance give Chicago a frontcourt foundation for years?
Plus, Haize breaks down why Cameron Carr is becoming one of the most exciting names to watch at No. 15 after his explosive NBA Draft Combine performance. With elite athletic testing, a nearly 7-foot-1 wingspan, a 42.5-inch max vertical, and a 30-point scrimmage, Carr may be climbing fast on the Bulls’ board.
Topics Covered:
🔥 Jerry Stackhouse enters Bulls coaching search
🛡️ Stackhouse’s defensive impact with Warriors
👀 Why Jason Kidd may not fit Chicago’s plan
🐂 Rajon Rondo being left off the list
🏀 Bulls dream draft scenarios
🚨 Darryn Peterson sliding to No. 4
💪 Morez Johnson as a future big
📈 Caleb Wilson + Brayden Burries trade-up idea
🧱 Cameron Boozer + Jayden Quaintance frontcourt dream
🎯 Cameron Carr rising on the Bulls’ board
🔴 What Bryson Graham should prioritize next
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🚨 The Chicago Bulls head coaching search is officially heating up, and six candidates have reportedly emerged as names to watch for Bryson Graham and the new Bulls front office.
Haize breaks down the reported list of Sean Sweeney, Micah Nori, Dave Bliss, Tiago Splitter, James Borrego, and Wes Unseld Jr. — what each coach brings, their strengths, concerns, development track records, and who actually fits the Bulls’ rebuild best.
Could the Bulls go defense-first with Sean Sweeney? Could they swing upside with Dave Bliss out of Oklahoma City’s player-development machine? Is Tiago Splitter the fresh offensive voice Chicago needs? Or could James Borrego, Micah Nori, or Wes Unseld Jr. make sense depending on what Graham values most?
Haize also looks at possible surprise names not on the main list, including Jason Kidd, Rajon Rondo, Chris Quinn, Sam Cassell, Lamar Skeeter, and Ryan Schmidt.
Then, the show shifts to the 2026 NBA Draft Combine, where prospects like Morez Johnson Jr., Cameron Boozer, Cameron Carr, Chris Cenac Jr., and Baba Miller helped themselves — while others like Yaxel Lendeborg, Kingston Flemings, and Labaron Philon Jr. raised questions.
Could Cameron Carr’s huge Combine push him out of range for the Bulls at No. 15? Did Cameron Boozer quiet some athleticism concerns? Is Morez Johnson Jr. now a serious lottery riser?
Topics Covered:
🔥 Bulls head coaching search update
🐂 Six reported Bulls coaching candidates
🧠 Sean Sweeney’s defensive identity
⚡ Dave Bliss and OKC’s development pipeline
📈 Tiago Splitter’s offensive upside
🎯 James Borrego’s experience
👀 Micah Nori’s culture-building profile
🛡️ Wes Unseld Jr. as the continuity candidate
🚨 Surprise coaching names to monitor
🏀 NBA Draft Combine winners and losers
📊 Cameron Carr’s draft stock explosion
💪 Morez Johnson Jr. rising up boards
🔴 Cameron Boozer quieting concerns
👀 What it all means for the Bulls at No. 15
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🚨 Could the Chicago Bulls suddenly have a shot at Darryn Peterson with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft? Haize breaks down the latest “Facts or Cap” debate after ESPN’s Cory Alexander suggested Peterson could slide outside the top two or three — and possibly into Chicago’s range. Peterson is widely viewed as one of the elite talents in the class, but injury questions, playmaking concerns, and the depth of top-tier prospects could create chaos at the top of the draft.
Haize also dives into whether the Bulls should be preparing for a major opportunity in free agency with Jalen Duren. After a dominant regular season with Detroit followed by a disappointing playoff run, could Duren’s value dip just enough for Chicago to make a serious restricted free agency push? The Bulls have cap space, young talent, and a rebuild timeline that could make Duren, Peyton Watson, or Walker Kessler intriguing targets.
Plus, the Bulls coaching search may have another name to watch: James Borrego. With Jamahl Mosley landing in New Orleans, Borrego is now available — and his prior connection to Bryson Graham could make him a logical candidate. But is he the right two-way coach for Chicago’s next era?
Haize also looks at Matas Buzelis’ development and why his path to stardom has to include more than dunks and blocks. If Buzelis is going to become a true franchise piece, his defensive rebounding, shot contests, and all-around defensive impact have to take another leap.
Topics Covered:
🏀 Could Darryn Peterson fall to No. 4?
🔥 Facts or Cap: Peterson draft slide rumors
🎯 Bulls draft board chaos at the top
💰 Jalen Duren’s playoff struggles creating opportunity?
👀 Peyton Watson and Walker Kessler as Bulls targets
🧠 James Borrego as a Bulls head coach candidate
🐂 Bryson Graham’s connection to Borrego
📈 Matas Buzelis’ next development leap
🛡️ Why Buzelis must grow defensively
🚨 What the Bulls should prioritize this offseason
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🚨 The Chicago Bulls have already reshaped the front office under new EVP Bryson Graham, but now the next major question is clear: who will be the next head coach of the Chicago Bulls?
Haize breaks down why Bulls fans are waiting for head coaching interviews to begin, what type of coach Chicago should target, and why development must be the foundation of the next staff. Names like Chris Quinn, Sam Cassell, Micah Nori, Johnnie Bryant, Dan Craig, and Wes Unseld Jr. remain part of the conversation, but the bigger question is whether Graham goes with a younger first-time head coach, a more established voice, or someone in between.
The episode also dives into the latest Josh Giddey trade rumors. With Giddey recovering from ankle surgery and Bryson Graham evaluating the entire roster, could the Bulls actually move on? Haize reacts to three possible trade destinations: the Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks, and Los Angeles Clippers, and whether any of those fits make sense for both Giddey and Chicago.
Plus, the Bulls may have major salary cap flexibility this offseason, and several free agents could fit Graham’s “SLAP” vision — Size, Length, Athleticism, and Physicality. Haize looks at potential names like Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson, Walker Kessler, Bennedict Mathurin, and Quentin Grimes, while asking the bigger question: should the Bulls spend now, absorb bad contracts for draft capital, or stay patient with the rebuild?
This is a major offseason for Chicago. The Bulls have the front office. They have draft picks. They have cap space. Now Bryson Graham has to prove he can build the right foundation.
Topics Covered:
🏀 Bulls head coaching search update
🔥 Bryson Graham’s next major decision
👀 Chris Quinn, Sam Cassell, Micah Nori & Johnnie Bryant discussion
🧠 Why development must be the focus
🚨 Josh Giddey trade rumors
📍 Rockets, Mavericks & Clippers as possible Giddey fits
💰 Bulls salary cap flexibility
💪 Free agents who fit the Bulls’ SLAP vision
🎯 Jalen Duren, Peyton Watson, Walker Kessler & more
🐂 What comes next for the Chicago Bulls rebuild
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