Locked On Bulls - Daily Podcast On The Chicago Bulls

Could Anthony Black or Dereck Lively II become Bryson Graham’s next major addition to the Chicago Bulls rebuild? 👀🐂
On today’s **Locked On Bulls**, Haize and Pat The Designer break down potential 2027 restricted free-agent targets **Anthony Black, Dereck Lively II and Jaime Jaquez Jr.** and debate which young player would fit best alongside Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and the rest of Chicago’s core.
The guys also react to **Caleb Wilson’s latest comments about becoming a better passer and leader**. Wilson understands defenses are already adjusting to him, and his decision-making has improved dramatically since his nine-turnover NBA debut. Could Caleb eventually become more than a scorer and develop into the Bulls’ primary offensive creator?
And what would that mean for **Josh Giddey’s long-term role** if Wilson eventually becomes a 20-plus-point scorer capable of generating five or six assists per game?
Plus, Chicago prepares for a major test against a **Philadelphia 76ers team that has started 6-1**, including a win without LeBron James or Joel Embiid. Tyrese Maxey erupted for 38 points and has scored at least 26 in every game so far, highlighting the type of elite perimeter creator Chicago has struggled to contain.
**Topics include:** Anthony Black and Dereck Lively as future Bulls targets, Caleb Wilson’s evolution as a playmaker, Josh Giddey’s long-term fit, Tyrese Maxey’s hot start, and whether Chicago still needs an elite scoring guard to complete the rebuild.
🎙️ **Tune in as Haize and Pat debate Bryson Graham’s next roster-building move, Caleb Wilson’s rapidly expanding ceiling, and what the Sixers matchup can teach us about how far the Bulls still have to go.**
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Caleb Wilson set a career high in 3s for in his rookie season for the Chicago Bulls, but some sloppy play in the 1st quarter let the game slip away early and lead to an easy Boston Celtics team. Tiago Splitters team did play much better in the 2nd half but it was tough in the 1st half.


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**Could injuries to the Oklahoma City Thunder create a major trade opportunity for the Chicago Bulls? 👀🐂**
On today’s **Locked On Bulls**, Haize and Pat The Designer discuss whether **Isaac Okoro** could suddenly become more valuable to a contender than he is to Chicago. Oklahoma City has lost Jalen Williams and Cason Wallace to major injuries, and outside analysis has identified the Bulls as a possible trade partner because of players like Okoro and Norman Powell.
The guys debate what Bryson Graham should demand if OKC came calling. Would a protected first-round pick and young player be enough? Or should Chicago hold onto one of its best perimeter defenders while the defense is already struggling?
Then the conversation turns to **Jalen Smith**, who is questionable with a left finger sprain while **Nic Claxton remains out** and Tobe Awaka is also dealing with an ankle injury. Smith has quietly been one of Chicago’s most productive players, averaging **13.4 points and 8.2 rebounds** through five games.
Has Smith played well enough to keep a major role even after Claxton returns? And should the Bulls consider using their open roster spot on another healthy big?
Plus, Chicago gets an immediate **NBA Cup revenge game against Boston**, just four days after the Celtics embarrassed the Bulls 134-99.
Can Tiago Splitter make meaningful adjustments? Can Caleb Wilson handle Boston’s defensive pressure? And does Chicago’s league-leading pace need to slow down if it continues contributing to one of the NBA’s worst defenses?
**Topics include:** Isaac Okoro trade possibilities, OKC’s injury crisis, Jalen Smith’s injury and starting role, Chicago’s center depth, Nic Claxton’s absence, Bulls-Celtics NBA Cup revenge game, Tiago Splitter’s adjustments, and Caleb Wilson’s next major test.
🎙️ **Tune in as Haize and Pat break down whether the Bulls should capitalize on Oklahoma City’s desperation, how Chicago handles its growing frontcourt concerns, and whether the Bulls can respond against Boston in the NBA Cup.**
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**The Chicago Bulls finally found their offense — and somehow still walked away with a loss. 😳🐂**
On today’s **Locked On Bulls**, Haize and Pat break down Chicago blowing a **19-point lead** against the Knicks despite scoring 127 points, hitting 18 threes and recording 32 assists. Is shooting still the Bulls’ biggest problem, or have defense, rebounding and late-game execution become the real concerns?
The guys also discuss the best performance yet from the **Caleb Wilson–Matas Buzelis pairing**. The young forwards combined for **37 points, 11 rebounds and seven assists**, while each knocked down three three-pointers. Are Bulls fans finally seeing what Chicago’s future could look like with Caleb and Matas growing together?
Plus, **Norman Powell dropped 30 points on just 15 shots**, raising a huge question for Tiago Splitter: when the game gets tight, who should actually close — Powell, Caleb, Matas or Josh Giddey?
**Topics include:** Bulls blowing a 19-point lead, Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis’ chemistry, Chicago’s defensive problems, Norman Powell’s 30-point night, late-game execution, and who should become the Bulls’ closer.
🎙️ **Tune in as Haize and Pat debate whether the Bulls are closer to being good than their record suggests — or if Chicago still lacks the pieces needed to finish games.**
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Norman Powell dropped 30, Caleb Wilson made plenty of impressive plays again and we saw a wrinkle and big coaching decision by Tiago Splitter in the Chicago Bulls 133-127 loss to the New York Knicks.


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