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Could the Chicago Bulls go outside the projected top four in the 2026 NBA Draft? Haize breaks down one of the biggest draft debates surrounding the Bulls’ No. 4 pick: should Chicago stay with the safer frontcourt options in Cameron Boozer or Caleb Wilson, or take the bold swing on Darius Acuff as a franchise shot creator?
Acuff gives the Bulls something the roster does not clearly have — a true offensive engine. After averaging 23.5 points, 6.4 assists, and 3.1 rebounds while shooting 48.4% from the field at Arkansas, Acuff became one of the most productive freshman guards in the country. He also became the first SEC player since Pete Maravich to lead the league in both scoring and assists. That type of production forces the conversation.
But is taking a smaller scoring guard at No. 4 too risky for a Bulls team that already struggled defensively? Chicago allowed 121.5 points per game, ranking near the bottom of the league, and drafting Acuff would force the Bulls to solve size, defense, and roster balance later.
Haize also breaks down why Boozer may be the easiest rebuild piece if he is available. Boozer’s production, rebounding, passing, physicality, and high basketball IQ make him the cleanest immediate foundation. Meanwhile, Wilson may be the best modern fit because of his size, defensive playmaking, weak-side rim protection, finishing, transition ability, and long-term versatility.
Plus, Haize reacts to voicemails on Chicago’s options at No. 15, whether the Bulls should trade up, why pick swaps can be dangerous, the Cameron Carr vs. Day’lyn Swain debate, moving up from No. 38 to No. 25 if the Lakers are open for business, and whether Caleb Wilson plus Carr would lock in the Bulls’ forward and wing spots for years.
🔥 Topics Discussed:
Could the Bulls go outside the projected top four?
The case for Darius Acuff at No. 4
Why Acuff gives Chicago franchise shot-creator upside
The defensive concerns with drafting Acuff
Cameron Boozer as the easiest rebuild foundation
Caleb Wilson as the cleanest modern fit
Rebuild difficulty ranking: Boozer, Wilson, Acuff
Bulls options at No. 15
Cameron Carr vs. Day’lyn Swain
Pick swaps vs. outright first-round picks
Could the Bulls trade up from No. 38 to No. 25?
Baba Miller as a second-round upside swing
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The Chicago Bulls’ head coaching search is entering a major stage, and Haize breaks down the latest reports connecting Chris Quinn, Wes Unseld Jr., and Micah Nori to the finalist conversation.
According to recent reporting, the Bulls are expected to narrow their head coaching search soon, with Unseld expected to emerge as a finalist. Quinn remains a strong candidate after Sean Sweeney took the Orlando Magic job, while Nori is still involved in the process. Haize reacts to what this means for Bryson Graham’s first major hire, why the Bulls need a coach who can develop young talent, and whether familiarity with Chicago’s current roster helps or hurts Unseld’s case.
The show also dives into major NBA Draft news. The Bulls have officially added Nate Ament to their list of pre-draft workouts, giving Chicago another long, skilled forward to evaluate. Ament brings size, shooting upside, fluidity, and switchable defensive tools, but still needs strength and physical development.
Plus, KC Johnson’s draft intel suggests the Bulls view this as a four-player draft at the top and are unlikely to move outside the group of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. The Bulls are also reportedly not high on Morez Johnson Jr. and prefer Cameron Carr at No. 15.
Haize also breaks down whether Josh Giddey’s future in Chicago is suddenly cloudy under Graham’s SLAP philosophy: size, length, athleticism, and physicality. Does Giddey fit the new front office vision, or will the Bulls use the 2026-27 season to evaluate his long-term future?
🔥 Topics Discussed:
Chris Quinn and Wes Unseld Jr. expected in Bulls finalist mix
Micah Nori still connected to Chicago
John Paxson’s continued involvement in the process
Nate Ament officially works out for the Bulls
KC Johnson’s Bulls draft intel
Cameron Carr as Chicago’s preferred No. 15 target
Why the Bulls may not be high on Morez Johnson Jr.
Josh Giddey’s future under Bryson Graham’s SLAP philosophy
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The Chicago Bulls’ head coaching search is still moving, and Haize breaks down the latest updates surrounding Jerry Stackhouse, Micah Nori, and Bryson Graham’s patient approach to finding the right coach for Chicago’s rebuild.
Stackhouse recently addressed NBA head coaching openings and made it clear that player development is one of his biggest strengths. He also pointed directly to the Bulls as a situation with real upside because of Chicago’s cap space, draft picks, and ability to change direction quickly. Could Stackhouse be a serious candidate for the Bulls job?
Haize also reacts to Micah Nori confirming that there have been “feelers” with Chicago while the Bulls continue to move through a coaching search that reportedly includes more than 10 candidates. With the NBA Draft only weeks away, should Bulls fans be concerned that no head coach has been hired yet?
Then the conversation shifts to the 2026 NBA Draft, where Caleb Wilson is already making bold statements about changing the Bulls’ culture if Chicago selects him at No. 4. Haize discusses Wilson’s confidence, the North Carolina-to-Chicago connection, and why the Bulls may be choosing between Wilson and Cameron Boozer at the top of the draft.
Plus, the No. 15 pick remains a major swing point. Could Yaxel Lendeborg be the next Bulls draft steal? Could Allen Graves become Bryson Graham’s draft crush because of his size, length, athleticism, and physicality? And what does it mean that the Bulls officially worked out Keaton Wagler and Morez Johnson Jr.?
🔥 Topics Discussed:
Jerry Stackhouse speaks on Bulls coaching search
Micah Nori confirms contact with Chicago
Bryson Graham’s patient head coach process
Caleb Wilson’s bold Bulls culture comments
Michael Jordan / North Carolina connection
Yaxel Lendeborg as a No. 15 draft steal
Allen Graves as a Bulls draft crush
Bulls workout Keaton Wagler and Morez Johnson Jr.
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Chicago Bulls fans are already hearing a wave of free agency and trade rumors, but which ones are actually worth buying? Haize breaks down the latest Facts or Cap surrounding the Bulls’ rumored interest in Austin Reaves, Tari Eason, Christian Braun, and Sandro “Mamu” Mamukelashvili.
Could Austin Reaves really leave Los Angeles for Chicago, or is that rumor dead before it even starts? Does Tari Eason still make sense with a new Bulls front office and Chicago likely targeting a forward such as Caleb Wilson or Cam Boozer at No. 4? Is the Christian Braun trade buzz credible, or just another rumor Bulls fans should be careful with? And why could Mamu be the kind of low-cost, low-usage veteran role player who actually fits the Bulls’ rebuild?
Haize also discusses whether targeting veterans could become a surprising part of the Bulls’ free agency plans, why Chicago should avoid overpaying for restricted free agents, and how Bryson Graham may balance cap space, young-player development, and roster needs.
Plus, the Bulls could be watching Alabama guard Labaron Philon Jr. closely if he falls near pick No. 15 in the 2026 NBA Draft. Haize breaks down Philon’s scoring, shooting, downhill ability, defensive upside, and potential fit next to Josh Giddey. The show also looks at the Bulls’ in-person workout list, including Kingston Flemings, Mikel Brown, Bennett Stirtz, Ebuka Okorie, Tamin Lipsey, and Peter Suder.
🔥 Topics Discussed:
Facts or Cap: Austin Reaves to the Bulls
Tari Eason trade rumor reality check
Christian Braun as a Bulls trade target
Sandro Mamukelashvili free agency fit
Should Bulls target veterans this offseason?
Labaron Philon Jr. falling to No. 15?
Bulls in-person draft workouts
Bryson Graham’s rebuild strategy
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The Chicago Bulls own the No. 15 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and new lead executive Bryson Graham may have a major opportunity to add another high-upside piece to the rebuild. With the draft class showing real depth beyond the lottery, could the Bulls find a steal in the middle of the first round?
Haize breaks down four intriguing names who could make sense for Chicago at No. 15: Cameron Carr, Karim Lopez, Morez Johnson Jr., and Jayden Quaintance Jr. Carr has become one of the fastest risers after a huge NBA Combine performance, showing elite athleticism, three-point shooting, defensive tools, and real scoring upside. Lopez brings size, versatility, and international experience that could fit the modern forward mold. Johnson offers physicality, rebounding, switchability, and frontcourt power. Quaintance may be the biggest wild card of the group, but his defensive upside could be among the best in the entire class.
The conversation also dives into whether the Bulls should be aggressive if Carr is their guy, how these prospects fit next to Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, and a potential No. 4 pick, and why pick No. 15 could become a major swing point in the Bulls’ rebuild.
Plus, Haize discusses Ebuka Okorie as a potential mid-first-round guard option, his scoring upside, quickness, shot creation, and why the Bulls could take a long look if they want another high-ceiling backcourt piece.
📌 Topics include:
Chicago Bulls 2026 NBA Draft rumors
Best Bulls options at pick No. 15
Cameron Carr NBA Draft stock
Karim Lopez scouting report
Morez Johnson Jr. fit with Bulls
Jayden Quaintance Jr. upside and injury concerns
Ebuka Okorie as a Bulls draft target
Bryson Graham’s first major draft opportunity
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