Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

Should the Chicago Bulls take a buy-low swing on Scoot Henderson, or is that the wrong kind of gamble for Bryson Graham’s front office? 👀🐂
On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down whether Scoot Henderson could make sense as an upside target for Chicago. The Bulls still have questions around guard creation, bench scoring, rim pressure, and long-term backcourt upside. Scoot’s talent is obvious, but the fit would come with real questions. Would he help unlock a faster, more athletic Bulls offense? Or would adding another guard who needs development create more rotation complications next to Josh Giddey, Rob Dillingham, Tre Jones, Norman Powell, and the rest of the roster?
The guys also dive into Tiago Splitter’s biggest early season coaching obstacle. With a rebuilt roster featuring Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, Isaac Okoro, Patrick Williams, Jalen Smith, Zach Collins, and more, Splitter has to establish roles quickly. But what is the biggest challenge: fixing the half-court offense, managing shooting concerns, balancing development with winning, or figuring out who actually belongs in the rotation?
Plus, Haize and Pat discuss whether the Bulls should bring Taj Gibson back to Chicago to close out his career. Taj is one of the most respected Bulls of the post-Derrick Rose era, and a return would mean a lot to fans. But would it make sense for the actual roster, or would it be more of a culture move than a basketball move?
Topics Include:
Is Scoot Henderson a good buy-low option for the Bulls?
What Scoot could bring to Chicago’s backcourt
Bulls’ need for more rim pressure and guard creation
How Scoot would fit next to Josh Giddey and Rob Dillingham
Tiago Splitter’s biggest early season obstacle
Bulls half-court offense concerns
Rotation battles and player development questions
Should the Bulls bring Taj Gibson back?
Taj Gibson’s legacy in Chicago
Bryson Graham’s next roster-building decision
The Bulls have more talent and intrigue than they have had in years, but the next step is about fit, coaching, and smart roster decisions. Scoot Henderson would be a major upside swing, Tiago Splitter has real early-season problems to solve, and a Taj Gibson return would bring emotion, leadership, and debate.
🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down Scoot Henderson’s potential fit in Chicago, Tiago Splitter’s biggest coaching challenge, and whether Taj Gibson should finish his career with the Bulls.
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The Chicago Bulls are back in town ahead of training camp, and the energy around the new-look roster is starting to build. 👀🐂
On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer discuss Bulls players returning to Chicago before training camp and why that matters for a team trying to build chemistry, establish a new identity, and buy into Tiago Splitter’s system before the 2026-27 NBA season begins.
The guys also ask one of the biggest questions surrounding the franchise: who will be the Bulls’ next All-Star? Could it be Josh Giddey if he takes a leap as a scorer, shooter, and lead playmaker? Is Matas Buzelis the best long-term bet if his Year 3 leap arrives? Can Caleb Wilson grow into that level of player sooner than expected? Or could Nic Claxton or Norman Powell become the most impactful player on a team that surprises people?
Haize and Pat also dive into the Bulls’ biggest concern entering the season: half-court offense. Chicago has athleticism, size, defensive upside, transition potential, and young talent, but can this team consistently score when the game slows down? With questions around three-point shooting, spacing, shot creation, and late-clock offense, the Bulls will need Tiago Splitter to build a system that gets easy looks for Giddey, Buzelis, Wilson, Powell, Claxton, and the bench.
Topics Include:
Bulls players back in town before training camp
Why early chemistry matters for Chicago
Tiago Splitter’s first training camp with the Bulls
Who will be the Bulls’ next All-Star?
Josh Giddey’s All-Star path
Matas Buzelis’ star upside
Caleb Wilson’s long-term ceiling
Biggest concern with the Bulls’ half-court offense
Can Chicago overcome shooting and spacing issues?
Bulls 2026-27 season expectations
The Bulls have more intrigue than they have had in years, but now the real work begins. If the young core develops, the next All-Star could already be on the roster. But if the half-court offense struggles, Chicago’s ceiling may be limited no matter how much talent is in the building.
🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Bulls returning before training camp, who could become Chicago’s next All-Star, and the biggest concern with the half-court offense.
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The Chicago Bulls rumor mill is heating up again, and Dalton Knecht is the latest name connected to Chicago. 👀🐂
On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down the rumors surrounding Dalton Knecht to the Bulls and whether he makes sense as a target for Bryson Graham before the 2026-27 NBA season. Chicago still has questions about shooting, bench scoring, floor spacing, and offensive punch — and Knecht’s shot-making ability could make him an interesting fit next to Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, and the rest of the Bulls’ young core.
But should the Bulls actually make another move?
Haize and Pat debate whether Chicago should pursue Knecht or simply stand pat at this point in the offseason. The Bulls have already reshaped the roster, added young talent, improved defensively, and brought in veteran scoring. Is another trade necessary, or does Bryson Graham need to see this group under Tiago Splitter before making another roster decision?
The guys also react to the Bulls getting two nationally televised games added to the schedule. Is this just a small adjustment, or a sign that the NBA is starting to recognize more intrigue around Chicago’s rebuild? With Giddey, Buzelis, Wilson, Powell, Claxton, and Splitter all bringing new storylines, the Bulls may be more interesting nationally than people expected.
Topics Include:
Dalton Knecht to Bulls rumors
Would Knecht fix Chicago’s shooting problem?
Bulls’ need for bench scoring and spacing
Should Bryson Graham make one more move?
Is standing pat the smarter option before training camp?
How Knecht would fit with Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis
Bulls get two nationally televised games added
Is the NBA starting to notice Chicago?
Tiago Splitter’s new-look roster
Bulls 2026-27 offseason outlook
The Bulls still have clear flaws, but they also have more intrigue than they have had in years. Dalton Knecht could give Chicago another offensive weapon, but the bigger question is whether the Bulls should force a move now or trust the roster they have built.
🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Dalton Knecht rumors, whether the Bulls should stand pat, and what the added national TV games say about Chicago’s growing buzz.
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Josh Giddey believes the Chicago Bulls can compete in the Eastern Conference — but should Bulls fans buy into that confidence yet? 👀🐂
On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer react to Josh Giddey’s belief that the Bulls can compete in the East and what that says about the mindset inside the locker room. Chicago has a rebuilt roster featuring Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, Patrick Williams, Rob Dillingham, Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro, Jalen Smith, and Zach Collins, but the big question remains: is this team ready to win more games now, or is this still mainly a development season?
The guys also discuss Bulls players meeting for an unofficial minicamp in Miami and why that matters before training camp. Early chemistry, offseason buy-in, player-led workouts, and young-core development could be huge for a team trying to build a new identity under Tiago Splitter and Bryson Graham.
Plus, Haize and Pat tackle a tougher conversation: can Noa Essengue and Dailyn Swain avoid becoming failed draft picks? Both young players have intriguing tools, size, athleticism, defensive upside, and long-term potential — but Bulls fans also know potential alone is not enough. What do Noa and Swain need to show this season to prove they are real parts of Chicago’s future?
Topics Include:
Josh Giddey believing the Bulls can compete in the East
Should Bulls fans believe Giddey’s confidence?
Bulls players holding an unofficial minicamp in Miami
Why offseason chemistry matters for Chicago
Tiago Splitter’s impact on the Bulls’ new culture
Can Noa Essengue avoid the failed draft pick label?
Can Dailyn Swain prove he belongs long-term?
Young player development under Bryson Graham
Bulls training camp storylines
Chicago’s 2026-27 season expectations
The Bulls have more talent, more athleticism, and more energy than they have had in recent years, but now the pressure shifts to development and results. Giddey may believe Chicago can compete, but Noa Essengue, Dailyn Swain, and the rest of the young core have to prove this rebuild is moving in the right direction.
🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down Josh Giddey’s confidence, the Bulls’ Miami minicamp, and whether Noa Essengue and Dailyn Swain can prove they are real pieces of Chicago’s future.
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Did the Chicago Bulls really offer Billy Donovan a front office role, and what does that say about whether ownership is truly committed to change? 👀🐂
On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer react to the idea that the Bulls may have wanted Billy Donovan to remain with the organization in a front office role after his time as head coach. If true, does that show loyalty and respect for Donovan’s basketball mind, or does it raise real questions about whether Bulls ownership is fully ready to move into a new era?
The guys discuss whether the Bulls are truly changing under Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter, or if the organization is still trying to keep one foot connected to the previous era. For Bulls fans, this is bigger than Billy Donovan. It is about whether ownership is willing to fully trust a new basketball vision, modernize the franchise, and stop operating like a team afraid to fully turn the page.
Haize and Pat also break down the biggest swing skill for Caleb Wilson heading into his rookie season. Wilson has the size, athleticism, defensive tools, passing flashes, and long-term upside to become a major piece for the Bulls, but what one skill could change his entire ceiling? Is it three-point shooting? Physical finishing? Defensive discipline? Ball-handling? Or learning how to create easier offense next to Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Norman Powell, and Nic Claxton?
Plus, the guys dive into the Bulls’ plan to replace Stacey King and what that could mean for the future of the broadcast. Stacey has been one of the most recognizable voices connected to Bulls basketball, so any transition would be a major moment for fans. What kind of voice should Chicago look for next? Should the Bulls prioritize personality, analysis, connection to the city, or someone who can bring a modern broadcast feel?
Topics Include:
Bulls reportedly offering Billy Donovan a front office role
What that says about Bulls ownership
Is Chicago truly committed to change?
Bryson Graham’s new era vs. the previous Bulls regime
Tiago Splitter’s role in reshaping the franchise
Caleb Wilson’s biggest swing skill as a rookie
What Wilson must develop to raise his ceiling
Bulls young core expectations
Chicago’s plan to replace Stacey King
What Bulls fans should want from the next broadcast voice
The Bulls say they are entering a new era, but the real test is whether the organization is willing to fully move differently. From front office decisions to player development to the broadcast booth, Chicago has major choices ahead that could define how serious this reset truly is.
🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Billy Donovan front office role conversation, Caleb Wilson’s biggest swing skill, and the Bulls’ plan to replace Stacey King.
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