Chicago Bulls Central

The Chicago Bulls’ NBA Cup schedule is official — and it might tell us very quickly how far Bryson Graham’s rebuild has really come.
On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why the Bulls’ NBA Cup group could be the perfect early-season measuring stick. Chicago opens group play Oct. 30 at Boston, then hosts Atlanta on Nov. 13, hosts Washington on Nov. 20, and finishes Nov. 25 at Charlotte.
Each matchup tells us something different. Boston tests Chicago’s ceiling against an East contender. Atlanta tests whether Josh Giddey and the Bulls can handle physical perimeter pressure. Washington gives fans the rebuild-vs-rebuild showdown with Caleb Wilson vs. AJ Dybantsa. And Charlotte may be the floor test — can the Bulls start passing teams in the Play-In tier?
Haize also reacts to Patrick Williams being ranked among the NBA’s worst contracts and whether the Bulls can realistically fix that problem without sacrificing draft capital. Williams’ five-year, $90 million fully guaranteed deal remains one of the biggest leftovers from the previous regime, and his role under Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter is now far from guaranteed.
Plus, could the Bulls lose their best hidden shooter before training camp? Donovan Atwell looked like a cheap developmental shooting option after hitting 45.8% from three in college and Summer League, but his Bulls future may be less secure than expected.
🔥 Topics include:
Bulls NBA Cup schedule reaction
What Boston tells us about Chicago’s ceiling
Josh Giddey’s pressure test vs. Atlanta
Caleb Wilson vs. AJ Dybantsa in Bulls-Wizards
Why Charlotte may be the most important NBA Cup matchup
Can the Bulls win the group?
Patrick Williams’ contract problem
Can Tiago Splitter raise P-Will’s trade value?
Donovan Atwell’s uncertain Bulls future
Should Chicago use the final roster spot on shooting?
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Should the Chicago Bulls actually consider trading Josh Giddey — or is that take missing the bigger picture?
On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize dives into a new Facts or Cap debate sparked by the idea that the Bulls may be better off trading Josh Giddey to fully build around Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis. Haize explains why the concern around Giddey’s defense, shooting and roster fit is fair — but also why judging him off a poorly balanced Bulls roster and a clunky two-man game with Nikola Vučević may ignore what this new group could unlock.
Can Giddey work with Caleb and Matas? Does the addition of Norman Powell, Nic Claxton, and a more athletic roster finally give Chicago a fair way to evaluate him?
Then Haize asks another major question: If Norman Powell leads the Bulls in scoring, is that actually a good thing? Powell may be the safest 20-point scorer on the roster, but if Matas Buzelis takes the scoring crown, that could mean a true Year 3 leap. And if Caleb Wilson leads the team as a rookie? Bulls fans may be looking at a franchise-altering outcome.
Plus, the NBA has once again left the Bulls mostly out of the national spotlight. Is that fair after a 31-win season? Or could Caleb Wilson’s athleticism, Summer League dominance, and Chicago’s young, exciting roster force the league to pay attention sooner than expected?
🔥 Topics include:
Facts or Cap: Should the Bulls trade Josh Giddey?
Why Giddey may be harder to build around than some guards
Why the old Bulls roster did not give Giddey a fair test
How Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis change Giddey’s fit
Who should lead the Bulls in scoring?
Norman Powell as the safe scoring leader
Matas Buzelis’ ideal Year 3 scoring leap
Caleb Wilson’s nuclear upside scenario
Why the Bulls may not need one dominant scorer
NBA national TV snub debate
Can Caleb Wilson make Bulls basketball nationally relevant again?
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Norman Powell isn’t sugarcoating anything about the Chicago Bulls — and that may be EXACTLY what this young team needs.
On this episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize reacts to Powell’s blunt assessment that the Bulls have the potential to be “really good” — but also the potential to be “really bad.” Instead of viewing that honesty as negativity, Haize explains why Powell’s veteran leadership, scoring, floor spacing and willingness to hold the locker room accountable could be invaluable for young players like Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis and Dailyn Swain during the 2026-27 NBA season. 🐂🔥
Then, Haize pushes back on the growing idea that Chicago should trade veterans simply to stack more future assets around Caleb Wilson. Jalen Smith, Tre Jones, Norman Powell, Nic Claxton and Isaac Okoro have all been mentioned as players the Bulls could eventually move — but would trading useful NBA players for second-round picks and developmental prospects actually HELP Caleb develop? 🤔
There’s a difference between rebuilding and endlessly collecting assets.
Finally, Haize breaks down why the 2026-27 Chicago Bulls season should be viewed as an evaluation year for Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter. Chicago now has a more balanced roster, a coaching staff positioned to maximize player strengths and enough flexibility to learn exactly who belongs in the organization’s long-term plans.
🏀 Is Norman Powell the veteran voice this young Bulls team desperately needed?
🏀 Should Chicago trade veterans for more future assets?
🏀 Which players could establish themselves as long-term pieces?
🏀 And could this evaluation season finally give Bryson Graham the answers he needs to build the next great Bulls team?
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Are the Chicago Bulls finally rebuilding the right way?
On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Bryson Graham’s first summer running the Bulls has already put Chicago on a much better long-term track. The Bulls may not be headed for national TV glory right away, and Caleb Wilson alone will not instantly lift the franchise back to relevance, but the direction finally makes sense.
Haize reacts to David Aldridge ranking the Bulls No. 13 in his NBA offseason rankings, a sign that Chicago’s summer deserves more respect than it may receive nationally. From moving on from the failed AKME era, hiring Tiago Splitter, adding Norman Powell, acquiring Nic Claxton, drafting Caleb Wilson, and preserving flexibility, the Bulls finally look like a team with a real plan instead of a franchise stuck in the middle.
Then the conversation shifts to a fascinating question: Do the Bulls even need to tank anymore? With the NBA’s upcoming lottery changes making the bottom-three records less rewarding, Chicago may be able to develop Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson, compete hard, build a culture, and still maintain real lottery upside.
Plus, should the Bulls make one more young talent swing before training camp? Haize breaks down the cases for Jordan Hawkins, Scoot Henderson, and the possibility that the smartest move may be keeping the 15th roster spot open for flexibility.
🔥 Topics include:
Bryson Graham’s first Bulls offseason
David Aldridge ranking Chicago’s summer No. 13
Why the Bulls finally have a clear rebuild direction
Caleb Wilson’s impact on the franchise outlook
Why Norman Powell’s contract is smart team-building
Nic Claxton, Zach Collins and flexible roster construction
Why the Bulls may not need to tank under the new lottery system
Can Chicago win games while still rebuilding?
Jordan Hawkins as a buy-low shooting target
Scoot Henderson as a big upside swing
Why the 15th roster spot may be more valuable empty
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Could the Chicago Bulls’ next move come from another team’s roster crunch?
On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down five buy-low trade targets that Bryson Graham should at least call about as the Bulls continue building around Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson.
The conversation starts with Jordan Hawkins, who may be the best fit of the group. With New Orleans reportedly exploring ways to create roster and financial flexibility, Hawkins’ movement shooting and connection to Graham’s Pelicans background make him a fascinating Bulls target. Chicago badly needs high-volume shooting, and Hawkins could be the exact type of young reclamation swing that fits this rebuild.
Haize also looks at Scoot Henderson, whose role in Portland has become more complicated after the Blazers added more backcourt talent. Is Scoot worth a true buy-low swing, or would the Bulls already having Giddey, Tre Jones, Rob Dillingham and Dailyn Swain make the fit too messy?
Then the show shifts to Reed Sheppard, who might be the dream shooting fit next to Giddey, Caleb and Matas — but also the least likely to come cheap. Plus, Haize explains why Karlo Matković could be a smart developmental big if Chicago moves Jalen Smith, and why Jericho Sims only makes sense if the Bulls can replace Smith’s spacing elsewhere.
Plus, voicemails hit on the Lonzo Ball “what if,” Patrick Williams’ trade value, why the Bulls should not rush a Jalen Smith trade, Bennedict Mathurin as a low-risk upside swing, Nic Claxton’s impact and more.
🔥 Topics include:
5 buy-low trade targets for the Chicago Bulls
Jordan Hawkins as a perfect Bulls shooting target
Scoot Henderson’s buy-low upside
Reed Sheppard’s fit with Josh Giddey, Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis
Karlo Matković as a cheap developmental big
Jericho Sims and Milwaukee’s roster crunch
Why Jalen Smith should not be moved too quickly
Patrick Williams’ contract problem
Bennedict Mathurin’s low-risk appeal
Nic Claxton’s value even if he does not return to peak form
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