Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

Caleb Wilson continues to build momentum before his rookie season even begins, and now Bleacher Report has voted his work ethic No. 1. 👀🐂
On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down why the national media buzz around Caleb Wilson keeps growing and what that means for expectations entering the 2026-27 NBA season. Wilson has already become one of the most exciting pieces of the Chicago Bulls’ future, but does this latest recognition raise expectations too quickly? Or is this exactly the type of mentality the Bulls need from a young cornerstone?
The guys also discuss whether Bulls fans are overlooking Patrick Williams heading into the season. With so much attention on Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, and Rob Dillingham, Patrick Williams may be flying under the radar. But could a new coaching staff, a different role, and lower expectations actually give P-Will one more chance to become a valuable part of the Bulls’ rotation?
Plus, Haize and Pat react to Bleacher Report’s top 10 NBA trade targets and ask whether the Bulls could realistically land one. Should Bryson Graham be aggressive if the right player becomes available? Or should Chicago stay patient, protect assets, and evaluate this rebuilt roster before making another major move?
Topics Include:
Caleb Wilson’s work ethic being voted No. 1 by Bleacher Report
Why Caleb Wilson’s rookie hype keeps rising
What realistic expectations should be for Wilson
Are Bulls fans overlooking Patrick Williams?
Patrick Williams’ role in 2026-27
Can P-Will still become a valuable Bulls piece?
Bleacher Report’s top 10 trade targets
Could the Bulls land a major trade target?
Should Bryson Graham stay patient or make a swing?
Bulls roster outlook before training camp
The Bulls have more young talent, more national intrigue, and more roster questions than they have had in years. Caleb Wilson’s work ethic could help set the tone for the future, Patrick Williams may still have something to prove, and the trade market could decide whether Chicago makes one more move before the season.
🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down Caleb Wilson’s rising national hype, whether Patrick Williams is being overlooked, and if the Bulls could land one of Bleacher Report’s top trade targets.
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Could the Memphis Grizzlies’ roster crunch create a new opportunity for the Chicago Bulls? 👀🐂
On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer react to insider Jake Fischer reporting that the Grizzlies could cut four players from a group that includes Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Peavy, Jordan Hawkins, D’Angelo Russell, and Kris Murray. While not every name screams obvious Bulls target, Chicago is still a rebuilding team looking for shooting, bench scoring, guard depth, and upside — which makes this situation worth watching.
The guys debate whether Bryson Graham should monitor Memphis closely and whether a player like Jordan Hawkins could be the type of shooter and second-unit scorer the Bulls still need. Could Walter Clayton Jr. or Micah Peavy be worth a developmental look? Would D’Angelo Russell even make sense for this roster? Or should Chicago avoid chasing another team’s roster leftovers and focus on the players already in the building?
Haize and Pat also react to ESPN’s grade for the Bulls’ offseason moves and whether Chicago is being judged fairly. The Bulls added Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, Zach Collins, and reshaped the roster under a new front office and coaching staff. But did the offseason truly fix enough? Or are questions around shooting, bench creation, half-court offense, and long-term star upside still holding the grade down?
Plus, the guys close with a legacy debate: should Phil Jackson get a statue from the Chicago Bulls? Jackson helped lead one of the greatest dynasties in NBA history, but should coaches be honored with statues the same way franchise legends are? And if the Bulls do it for Phil, what does that say about how the organization honors its championship era?
Topics Include:
Memphis Grizzlies roster cuts to watch
Walter Clayton Jr., Micah Peavy, Jordan Hawkins, D’Angelo Russell, and Kris Murray
Should the Bulls target Jordan Hawkins?
Can Chicago still find bench scoring before the season?
Bryson Graham’s final roster decisions
ESPN grading the Bulls offseason moves
Did the Bulls get enough credit for their offseason?
Biggest remaining Bulls roster concerns
Should Phil Jackson get a Bulls statue?
Bulls legacy, history, and honoring the dynasty era
The Bulls may not be expected to make another major move, but roster cuts around the league could still create opportunities. If the right shooter or scorer becomes available, Chicago has to decide whether to act — or trust the roster Bryson Graham has already built.
🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down possible Grizzlies cuts, ESPN’s Bulls offseason grade, and whether Phil Jackson deserves a statue in Chicago.
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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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