Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls got blown out by the Los Angeles Lakers in Summer League, but the biggest takeaway may still be positive: Caleb Wilson continues to shine. 👀🐂

 

On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer react to the Bulls’ ugly Summer League loss to the Lakers and break down why the final score does not tell the full story. While Chicago struggled as a team, Caleb Wilson once again gave Bulls fans a reason to be excited with his activity, scoring flashes, rebounding, feel, and overall confidence.

 

But the loss also raised some bigger roster questions.

 

Do the Bulls need to add a veteran wing with their final roster spot? Chicago still has concerns when it comes to dependable wing depth, shooting, defensive consistency, and players who can steady the bench when the young guys are not ready. Haize and Pat discuss whether Bryson Graham should prioritize a proven veteran before training camp or keep the final spot open for flexibility.

 

The guys also dive into the development timelines for Dailyn Swain and Noa Essengue. After Summer League struggles, should Bulls fans expect both young players to spend time in the G League? Is that a bad thing, or would it be the smartest path for their long-term growth?

 

Topics Include:

Bulls blown out by the Lakers in Summer League

Caleb Wilson shining despite the loss

What Wilson has proven so far

Biggest concerns from the Bulls’ Summer League performance

Should Chicago add a veteran wing?

What the Bulls should do with the final roster spot

Dailyn Swain’s Summer League struggles

Noa Essengue’s development timeline

Should Swain and Noa begin in the G League?

Bryson Graham’s next roster decision

 

Summer League is about development, not panic — but the Lakers loss showed a clear gap between Caleb Wilson’s readiness and where some of the Bulls’ other young players may be. Now the question is whether Chicago needs more veteran help around the margins while Swain and Noa continue growing.

 

🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Bulls’ Summer League loss to the Lakers, Caleb Wilson’s continued rise, whether Chicago needs a veteran wing, and if Dailyn Swain and Noa Essengue should spend time in the G League.

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The Chicago Bulls’ Summer League run has given fans plenty to talk about — but now the focus shifts from hype to development. 👀🐂

 

On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down what Caleb Wilson still needs to work on before the regular season begins. Wilson has shown flashes of the talent that made him a major piece of the Bulls’ future, but what areas need the most attention before he faces real NBA rotations? The guys discuss his decision-making, physicality, defensive discipline, shooting confidence, and how quickly he can adjust to the speed of the league.

 

Then, the conversation turns to Dailyn Swain. Is it too early to worry about the rookie, or have there been signs that Bulls fans should pay attention to? Haize and Pat debate whether Swain’s Summer League struggles are normal rookie growing pains or a sign that his development timeline may be longer than expected.

 

The guys also dive into Jaylin Sellers and whether he has a real path to earning NBA minutes with the Bulls. Sellers may not be one of the biggest names on the roster, but his scoring ability, confidence, and opportunity within Chicago’s development structure could make him an underrated player to watch.

 

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The Chicago Bulls finally got in the win column at Summer League with a victory over the Washington Wizards, but the bigger Bulls story may be what continues to come out about the previous front office. 👀🐂

 

On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down the Bulls’ Summer League win over the Wizards and what stood out from Chicago’s young players. The guys discuss the latest performances from Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, and the rest of the Summer League roster as Bulls fans continue looking for signs of development, confidence, and fit under the new direction of the franchise.

 

But the conversation takes a bigger turn with new details surrounding the AKME era and reports about how Artūras Karnišovas ignored members of the Bulls’ scouting staff. Haize and Pat discuss why those details make the previous front office look even worse, how it may explain years of questionable roster decisions, and why the organization badly needed a fresh voice in charge.

 

The guys also react to Tiago Splitter filling out his coaching staff and what that means for the Bulls entering the 2026-27 season. With Splitter now putting his staff in place, Chicago’s new era is starting to take shape around development, accountability, and a clearer basketball identity.

 

Topics Include:

Bulls Summer League win over the Washington Wizards

Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, and Noa Essengue takeaways

What matters most from Summer League wins and losses

New details on AKME’s front office dysfunction

Reports that AK ignored Bulls scouting staff input

Why the Bulls needed a front office reset

Tiago Splitter filling out his coaching staff

What Splitter’s staff says about the Bulls’ direction

Bryson Graham’s new era compared to AKME’s approach

 

The Bulls’ Summer League win was a positive step, but the bigger picture is becoming clearer: Chicago is trying to move beyond years of front office mistakes and build a modern organization with better alignment from the front office to the coaching staff to the roster.

 

🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Bulls’ Summer League win, the latest AKME fallout, and Tiago Splitter’s completed coaching staff.

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The Chicago Bulls dropped Summer League Game Two in a loss to the Utah Jazz, but the biggest conversation may not be the final score — it may be whether Caleb Wilson has already shown enough. 👀🐂

 

On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer react to the Bulls’ Summer League loss to the Jazz and break down the biggest takeaways from Game Two. How did Chicago’s young players respond? What stood out from the rotation? And what should Bulls fans actually care about more than the scoreboard?

 

The main question: is it time for the Bulls to shut Caleb Wilson down in Summer League?

 

After two games, Wilson has already given Bulls fans plenty to talk about with his size, activity, feel, and long-term upside. Haize and Pat debate whether Chicago should keep giving him reps to build rhythm and confidence, or protect one of the franchise’s most important young pieces before Summer League becomes more risk than reward.

 

The guys also discuss the Bulls’ open 15th roster spot and what Bryson Graham should do next. Should Chicago add another shooter? A veteran ball-handler? More frontcourt insurance? Or should the Bulls keep the spot open for flexibility as the offseason continues?

 

Topics Include:

Bulls Summer League Game Two reaction

Chicago’s loss to the Utah Jazz

Caleb Wilson’s early Summer League performance

Should the Bulls shut Caleb Wilson down?

Development reps vs. injury risk

What Bulls fans should watch beyond the box score

Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, and young player development

Bulls’ final roster spot debate

Best options for Chicago’s 15th roster spot

Bryson Graham’s next offseason decision

 

Summer League is about development, not wins and losses — but when a young player starts showing real promise, the Bulls have to decide how much more they need to see.

 

🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Bulls’ Summer League loss to the Jazz, the Caleb Wilson shutdown debate, and what Chicago should do with its final roster spot.

 

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Norman Powell is not coming into Chicago with low expectations — he believes the Bulls have the ability to shock the NBA by winning games this season. 👀🐂

 

On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer react to Norman Powell’s confidence in the new-look Chicago Bulls and what his mindset could mean for a roster trying to prove it is more than just a rebuilding team with fun young talent.

 

Powell brings veteran scoring, shot-making, toughness, and playoff experience to a Bulls team featuring Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, Nic Claxton, and Tiago Splitter leading a new era in Chicago. But can the Bulls really surprise people next season, or is Powell simply doing what veterans are supposed to do — setting a winning standard early?

 

Haize and Pat also preview Game 2 of Bulls Summer League, with a major focus on what fans should expect from Caleb Wilson after his first NBA reps. What does Wilson need to show as a scorer, rebounder, defender, and decision-maker? How important is his response in game two?

 

The guys also break down expectations for Noa Essengue and Dailyn Swain, two young players Bulls fans should be watching closely. Can Noa flash more offensive confidence? Can Swain show the defensive versatility, athleticism, and feel that made Tiago Splitter and the Bulls excited about his upside?

 

Topics Include:

Norman Powell’s belief that the Bulls can shock the NBA

Can Chicago win more games than expected?

What Powell brings to the Bulls’ new culture

Caleb Wilson Game 2 Summer League expectations

What Bulls fans need to see from Wilson next

Noa Essengue’s development and Summer League role

Dailyn Swain’s upside and areas to watch

Tiago Splitter’s impact on the young core

Bulls Summer League takeaways and storylines

 

The Bulls are trying to build something real, and Powell’s confidence adds another layer to the conversation. But the future also depends on how quickly players like Caleb Wilson, Noa Essengue, and Dailyn Swain develop into pieces Chicago can trust.

 

🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down Norman Powell’s bold belief in the Bulls, Caleb Wilson’s Game 2 expectations, and what Noa Essengue and Dailyn Swain need to show in Summer League.

 

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