Chicago Bulls Central

Josh Giddey delivered 19 points, 15 assists and seven rebounds against Philadelphia. Should the Chicago Bulls give Isaac Okoro another opportunity to start when Norman Powell returns?
On this episode of Chicago Bulls Central, host Haize breaks down Chicago’s rebounding problems, three-point shooting struggles and free-throw opportunities before tackling two major rotation questions: Should Okoro keep starting, and has Noa Essengue earned a bigger role?
🚨 THREE PROBLEMS THE BULLS CANNOT KEEP IGNORING
Through nine games, Chicago is shooting 27.2% from three while attempting 42.1 threes per game. The Bulls are also allowing a league-worst 14.7 offensive rebounds per game and shooting 75.3% at the free-throw line, despite leading the NBA in attempts.
Against Philadelphia, the Sixers won second-chance points 33–12 in a game Chicago lost by six. Haize explains why finishing defensive possessions and creating better perimeter opportunities matter more than another lineup change alone.
Chicago did improve at the foul line against Philadelphia, making 19 of 23. Can the Bulls build on that while fixing the other problems? Pasted text(6) Pasted text(6)
👀 GIDDEY’S 15 ASSISTS: SHOULD OKORO KEEP STARTING?
Okoro scored 12 points on 4-of-5 shooting while replacing Powell, who was unavailable with right shoulder inflammation and soreness. This was an injury replacement, not an announced permanent benching.
Haize examines whether Okoro’s cutting, screening and perimeter responsibilities could help the starting group, while Powell supplies scoring in staggered combinations. One productive game does not prove Powell caused Giddey’s earlier struggles, but it does give Chicago something worth testing. Pasted text(6)
🔥 NOA ESSENGUE MAKES HIS CASE!
10 points. Seven rebounds. Fifteen minutes.
Has Noa earned a consistent stretch of meaningful playing time? Haize discusses his rebounding, developing jumper and potential fit alongside Nic Claxton or Jalen Smith, plus what he needs to demonstrate before his role grows. Pasted text(6)
💬 Bulls Nation: What changes first?
Should Okoro keep starting? Would you support regular 18–20 minutes for Noa? And which problem should Chicago address first: rebounding, three-point shooting or free throws?
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🚨🐂 TIAGO SPLITTER CALLS CHICAGO BULLS SELFISH! IS HIS OFFENSE FAILING?! + 5 KEYS TO BEAT THE 76ERS!
BULLS NATION, TIAGO SPLITTER IS NOT HAPPY, AND HE'S MAKING IT KNOWN! 😤🔥
After the Chicago Bulls were embarrassed 135–105 by the New York Knicks, head coach Tiago Splitter called out Chicago's selfish offensive decisions, poor shot selection and lack of defensive intensity!
Splitter criticized the Bulls for taking quick pull-up jumpers instead of moving the basketball and creating better opportunities.
BUT HERE'S THE BIG QUESTION...
ARE THE BULLS PLAYERS FAILING TIAGO SPLITTER'S OFFENSE, OR IS HIS OFFENSE FAILING THEM?! 😳
Josh Giddey, Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis and Norman Powell are still trying to find their roles in Chicago's new system, and the Bulls have now lost SIX STRAIGHT GAMES!
Should the players be held accountable for ignoring the game plan?
Or does Tiago Splitter need to simplify his offense and make better adjustments?
AND THAT'S NOT ALL! 🚨
The Chicago Bulls host the Philadelphia 76ers today, Sunday, November 8, in a rematch of Philadelphia's 126–107 victory earlier this week!
The Sixers are coming off a 119–95 loss to Cleveland, with Joel Embiid publicly questioning Philadelphia's half-court offense.
CAN CHICAGO TAKE ADVANTAGE?!
On today's episode of CHICAGO BULLS CENTRAL, host HAIZE breaks down everything Bulls fans need to know!
😡 SEGMENT 1: TIAGO SPLITTER CALLS BULLS SELFISH!
• Splitter BLASTS Chicago's offensive decision-making!
• Are the Bulls taking too many rushed shots?
• Is Josh Giddey's role hurting the offense?
• Are Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis being used correctly?
• Should veterans face the same accountability as young players?
• Are the players struggling with the system, or is Splitter struggling to coach them?
🏀 SEGMENT 2: FIVE KEYS FOR THE BULLS TO BEAT PHILADELPHIA!
🔥 Stop Tyrese Maxey from attacking in transition!
🔥 Make Joel Embiid work without giving away free throws!
🔥 Get Caleb Wilson involved EARLY!
🔥 Attack Philadelphia when Embiid goes to the bench!
🔥 Create better three-point shots and shoot with confidence!
Chicago is shooting just 27.2% from three through eight games, and that HAS TO CHANGE!
👀 BULLS INJURY UPDATE!
Nic Claxton remains questionable for his potential Bulls debut!
Jalen Smith is probable with his finger injury.
Zach Collins and Dailyn Swain have been ruled out.
Philadelphia lists Joel Embiid as probable, while Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow are out.
📞 BULLS NATION VOICEMAILS!
Haize also responds to listener questions about:
• Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey's early struggles
• Whether Bulls fans are overreacting to the rebuild
• Chicago's player development and G League approach
• Realistic trade returns for veteran role players
💬 BULLS NATION, LET'S DEBATE!
Is Tiago Splitter right to call the Bulls selfish?
Who deserves more blame: the players or the coaching staff?
Which of the five keys is MOST important against Philadelphia?
Can the Bulls end their six-game losing streak?
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🚨🐂 MATAS BUZELIS TO THE BENCH?! JALEN SMITH WORTH A FIRST-ROUND PICK?! DERRICK ROSE SPEAKS!
BULLS NATION, THE CHICAGO BULLS MAY BE HEADING TOWARD SOME MAJOR DECISIONS! 🔥🏀
Tiago Splitter is considering a major change to Chicago's frontcourt rotation, and MATAS BUZELIS COULD BE THE ODD MAN OUT! 😳
According to Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune, Splitter plans to experiment with Nic Claxton and Jalen Smith together and could eventually START BOTH BIG MEN!
That raises a HUGE question about the future of Matas Buzelis in Chicago's starting lineup!
But that's just the beginning!
JALEN SMITH COULD BE WORTH A FIRST-ROUND PICK! 💰
NBA insider Sean Deveney reports that an unnamed NBA executive believes the Bulls could receive a first-round pick for Jalen Smith! Golden State has already reportedly contacted Chicago, and the trade interest could continue growing!
Should Bryson Graham sell high, or is Smith too valuable to the Bulls' young core?
AND FINALLY...
DERRICK ROSE HAS A MESSAGE FOR CALEB WILSON! 🌹🔥
The former Bulls MVP says to wait until after 25 games before fully evaluating a team!
But should Chicago Bulls fans really be that patient with a team that's started 1-7?
On today's episode of CHICAGO BULLS CENTRAL, host HAIZE breaks down three major storylines!
😳 SEGMENT 1: MATAS BUZELIS BENCHED?!
Is Tiago Splitter considering a different starting lineup?
Could Nic Claxton and Jalen Smith start together?
Would moving Matas to the bench help or hurt his development?
How would this impact Caleb Wilson?
Is Chicago sacrificing long-term development to improve its defense?
💰 SEGMENT 2: JALEN SMITH WORTH A FIRST-ROUND PICK?!
Reported Golden State Warriors interest!
An NBA executive's first-round pick valuation!
Is Smith more valuable to Chicago or a contender?
Should the Bulls trade him or consider keeping him long-term?
What should Bryson Graham demand in return?
🌹 SEGMENT 3: DERRICK ROSE SAYS WAIT 25 GAMES!
Rose's advice to Caleb Wilson!
Should Bulls fans be more patient with the rebuild?
When does patience become an excuse?
What must improve before game 25?
Is Tiago Splitter getting enough out of this roster?
🎙️ BONUS: BULLS NATION VOICEMAILS!
Haize also responds to listener questions about Josh Giddey's changing role, Chicago's shooting development, fan overreactions and potential trades!
BULLS NATION, WE WANT YOUR ANSWERS! 👇
Would you BENCH Matas Buzelis if it meant more touches and better development?
Would you TRADE Jalen Smith for a protected first-round pick?
How patient are you willing to be with the Chicago Bulls?
What needs to change before the Bulls reach 25 games?
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🚨🐂 CHICAGO BULLS DEFENSE IS HISTORICALLY BAD! JOSH GIDDEY BENCHED NEXT?! DAILYN SWAIN TO THE G LEAGUE!
BULLS NATION, WE HAVE SOME SERIOUS PROBLEMS TO DISCUSS! 😤🔥
The Chicago Bulls are 1-7, have lost SIX STRAIGHT GAMES, and are allowing an unbelievable 129.6 POINTS PER GAME!
Chicago has the NBA's worst scoring defense, ranks near the bottom in defensive rating, and continues giving opponents easy points through turnovers, transition opportunities and second-chance possessions!
Is Tiago Splitter's defensive system failing? Can Nic Claxton's eventual return make a difference? Or does the roster simply lack the defensive talent to compete?
On today's Chicago Bulls Central, host Haize breaks down THREE major storylines!
🚨 THE BULLS ARE FLIRTING WITH HISTORICALLY BAD DEFENSE!
Chicago is allowing 129.6 points per game with a 123.5 defensive rating through eight games!
We examine how the Bulls compare with the infamous 1990-91 Denver Nuggets, why turnovers and poor transition defense are making things worse, and FIVE adjustments Tiago Splitter can make with the current roster!
😳 WHAT HAPPENED TO JOSH GIDDEY?! TRE JONES DESERVES MORE MINUTES?!
Josh Giddey is averaging just 9.3 points on 38.9% shooting, while Tre Jones is averaging 10.9 points in significantly fewer minutes!
Is it time for Chicago to rethink the point guard rotation? Should Tre play more minutes alongside Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis? And how much is Giddey's left wrist affecting his performance?
👀 DAILYN SWAIN TO THE G LEAGUE!
Chicago's No. 15 pick has been assigned to the Windy City Bulls!
After a difficult Summer League and limited NBA opportunities, can more playing time help Swain improve his ballhandling, shooting decisions and perimeter defense?
Should Chicago give him more responsibility in the G League or find minutes for him on the NBA roster?
💬 BULLS NATION, LET'S DEBATE!
What's the BIGGEST reason Chicago's defense has been so bad?
Should Tre Jones get more minutes than Josh Giddey?
Is sending Dailyn Swain to Windy City the RIGHT developmental decision?
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🚨🐂 CALEB WILSON BENCHED?! WARRIORS CALL ABOUT JALEN SMITH + DID THE CHICAGO BULLS HIRE THE WRONG COACH?!
BULLS NATION, WE HAVE SOME SERIOUS QUESTIONS TO ANSWER! 😤🔥
The Chicago Bulls have lost SIX STRAIGHT games after getting embarrassed 135-105 by the New York Knicks!
Caleb Wilson struggled through his worst offensive performance of the season, and Tiago Splitter BENCHED the rookie for the remainder of the game!
Meanwhile, the Golden State Warriors have reportedly contacted Chicago about a potential Jalen Smith trade. And with several other new NBA coaches finding early success, is it fair to question whether the Bulls made the right coaching hire?
On today's Chicago Bulls Central, host Haize breaks down THREE major storylines!
😳 CALEB WILSON BENCHED! DID SPLITTER GO TOO FAR?!
Caleb finished with just FIVE POINTS on 2-for-12 shooting against New York. Splitter questioned his offensive execution, defense and body language!
Was benching Caleb the right way to teach accountability? Or should the Bulls have allowed their rookie to play through adversity?
🚨 WARRIORS CALL ABOUT JALEN SMITH!
New reporting from Jake Fischer indicates Golden State has contacted Chicago about Jalen Smith!
Could Smith help Stephen Curry and the Warriors? Would a deal involving Kristaps Porzingis make sense? And what should Bryson Graham demand in return?
🔥 DID THE BULLS HIRE THE WRONG COACH?!
Micah Nori is 6-1 with Portland while Tiago Splitter and the Chicago Bulls are 1-7!
We compare Splitter with Nori, Dusty May, Jamahl Mosley, Sean Sweeney and Taylor Jenkins, looking at player development, rotations, accountability and the challenges each coach inherited.
💬 BULLS NATION, LET'S DEBATE!
Was Tiago Splitter RIGHT to bench Caleb Wilson?
What should the Bulls demand for Jalen Smith?
Did Chicago hire the wrong head coach?
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