
Chicago Bulls Central
The Chicago Bulls Central Podcast, hosted by Haize, a lifelong Bulls fan, covers everything related to the Chicago Bulls and the NBA. Each episode provides analysis, news, and discussions about the team's performance, player updates, and league developments. The podcast is produced by The B.R.E.A.K.S Media and is available on Apple Podcasts.
Episodes

Jordan Hawkins vs Buddy Hield Is Getting INTERESTING | Matas & Caleb Face A HUGE Test
The Chicago Bulls have three developmental questions to answer, and each one could shape how Tiago Splitter manages this young roster.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Tre Jones may be more valuable to the rebuild than his own box score suggests, how Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson can attack Milwaukee’s size, and why Jordan Hawkins has earned a legitimate audition for a bigge

Caleb Wilson Just Showed A NEW Weapon + Are We Judging Noa WRONG? Claxton Could CHANGE The Defense
Caleb Wilson’s 17 points against Denver may not have been the most important part of his performance.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Wilson’s ability to adjust when his three-point shot wasn’t falling could tell us much more about his offensive development.Caleb finished with 17 points on 6-of-10 shooting, including just 1-of-4 from three, but he went 5-of-6 inside the arc

Leonard Miller Just FORCED The Bulls’ Hand 😳🔥 + Is Giddey TOO Unselfish & Anthony Black Watch Begins
Leonard Miller isn’t just fighting for rotation minutes anymore. Now the Chicago Bulls need to find out how much OFFENSE he can actually handle.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down Miller’s huge performance against Denver, Josh Giddey’s extremely low shot volume and a new contract situation involving Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black that could eventually become relevant to Chicago.

Rotation Battle Is Getting REAL + Could Isaac Okoro Be MORE Important Than Another Scorer
The Chicago Bulls suddenly have a different development problem: there are more young players worth evaluating than there are meaningful minutes to go around.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down what Tiago Splitter’s preseason rotations may be telling us about Dailyn Swain, Leonard Miller, Noa Essengue, Patrick Williams, Tobe Awaka, Jordan Hawkins and Jaylin Sellers.Against Memphis,

Matas Injury Update 👀🐂 + Caleb Gets The CLUTCH Shot & Leonard Miller FORCES The Issue
The Chicago Bulls lost to Memphis, but the bigger story may be what we learned about Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and Leonard Miller.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the latest Matas injury update, Caleb Wilson receiving a real late-game opportunity and why Leonard Miller is becoming increasingly difficult for Tiago Splitter to leave out of the rotation conversation.Matas Buzelis

Caleb Wilson vs Cam Boozer ROUND 2?! 👀🐂 + Norman Powell Could UNLOCK The Bulls’ Young Core
Caleb Wilson and Cameron Boozer could be headed for another matchup after their Summer League showdown, but this time the biggest story isn’t simply who scores more.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down what Bulls fans should really watch if Wilson and Boozer share the floor again.Their Summer League matchup produced fireworks, with Caleb scoring 35 points to Boozer’s 23. Now both ro

Bulls Found TWO Unexpected Weapons?! 🔥 Swain & Awaka SHOCK In Preseason Opener
The Chicago Bulls’ first preseason game gave us much more than a win. It may have changed how we look at Dailyn Swain, Tobe Awaka and several players fighting for rotation minutes.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the biggest developments from Chicago’s preseason opener against Phoenix.First, Dailyn Swain.With Tre Jones unavailable, Swain received real ball-handling responsibilit

BULLS WIN! Chicago Beats Suns 124-117 | Matas & Caleb’s FIRST Test Under Tiago Splitter!
THE CHICAGO BULLS START THE TIAGO SPLITTER ERA WITH A WIN!The Chicago Bulls defeated the Phoenix Suns 111-108 in their first game of the 2026 NBA preseason, and there is plenty to discuss!Join Haize on Chicago Bulls Central for a full postgame breakdown of Chicago's first preseason victory, including the performances of Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, and the rest of t

Tiago Splitter Wants Matas & Caleb To DICTATE Offense | Norman Powell Trade Package Emerges
Tiago Splitter wants Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson doing more than simply finishing plays. He wants them helping dictate the Chicago Bulls offense.That means this preseason becomes about more than points.Splitter specifically challenged Chicago’s young forwards to become more aggressive in controlling possessions instead of waiting for opportunities to arrive. That means creating advantages, forc

Tiago Splitter Wants an 11-Man Rotation?! 👀🐂 + Claxton OUT & Patrick Williams’ LAST Chance?
Tiago Splitter wants to use a deep Chicago Bulls rotation, Nic Claxton is out for the preseason, and Patrick Williams is once again entering a season with something to prove.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down three questions that could shape Chicago’s preseason.First, Splitter has indicated that he expects to use roughly nine to 11 players, believing the pace he wants Chicago to p

Jordan Hawkins Is AVAILABLE 👀🐂 + Matas & Caleb Could Be DANGEROUS | FACTS OR CAP: Bulls Need To Lose?
Jordan Hawkins is suddenly available, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson are being asked to grow together as Chicago’s new forward pairing, and the NBA’s changing lottery rules are forcing Bulls fans to rethink what rebuilding should actually look like.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down three major questions facing the Bulls.First, Jordan Hawkins.Memphis waived Hawkins shortly after a

DON’T SLEEP On These Young Bulls 👀 Swain, Sellers & Noa Are COMING
The Chicago Bulls may have more young rotation depth than fans realize. Dailyn Swain, Jaylin Sellers and Noa Essengue are all fighting for NBA minutes, but each one has a very different pathway into Tiago Splitter’s rotation.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down what each young Bull must prove to force his way onto the floor.First, Dailyn Swain.Summer League could hardly have gone wo

FACTS OR CAP: Is Caleb Wilson Bulls’ Best Prospect Since MJ?!
Is Caleb Wilson really the Chicago Bulls’ best incoming prospect since Michael Jordan? And can Buddy Hield reverse his recent decline and become a dependable scorer again in Chicago?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize dives into two major Bulls debates before closing with listener voicemails.First, it’s FACTS OR CAP on Caleb Wilson.Sam Smith recently said Wilson is as good an incoming prospect

Could KAT Be The Bulls’ NEXT Big Swing?! 👀🐂 + Claxton Guarding POINT GUARDS?!
Could Karl-Anthony Towns eventually become a realistic Chicago Bulls target? Could Nic Claxton actually start possessions guarding point guards? And can Tiago Splitter build an aggressive defense without Chicago constantly putting opponents on the free-throw line?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down three major questions surrounding the Bulls’ future and the defensive identity begin

Jalen Duren’s $200M STANDOFF Could Change Bulls Future 👀 + Which Bulls Should Get PAID?!
Could Jalen Duren’s contract situation eventually change how the Chicago Bulls view their long-term center position? Could Patrick Williams find new value as a small-ball five? And which Bulls have actually earned long-term extensions?On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down three roster-building questions that could shape Bryson Graham’s next phase of the rebuild.First, Jale

Training Camp Day Two: Matas & Caleb Are Already Going AT IT 😳🐂 + Splitter Gives Okoro A HUGE Role
Chicago Bulls training camp is only getting started, and Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Isaac Okoro and Noa Essengue are already giving Bulls fans plenty to talk about.On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the biggest takeaways from the latest Bulls practice availability—and the early signs that Tiago Splitter’s vision for this roster is beginning to take shape.First, Matas

Shaq Says Matas Will Be A FORCE 😳🐂 + Should Bulls WATCH Jalen Suggs?!
Shaquille O’Neal believes Matas Buzelis could become “a force to be reckoned with” in roughly two years—but what does Chicago need to accomplish before Matas gets there? And should the Bulls be monitoring Jalen Suggs if Orlando eventually shakes up its core?On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize dives into three major Bulls storylines that could shape both the short-term rotation and t

Bryson Graham Put Bulls Roster ON NOTICE 👀 +Bulls Have Shooting OR Defense…Can Splitter Actually Find BOTH?!
Bryson Graham made one thing clear at Chicago Bulls Media Day: this roster is NOT guaranteed to stay together. So which veterans could be moved first—and will Chicago’s new development philosophy extend to Noa Essengue the same way it does to Caleb Wilson?On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down three major questions surrounding the Bulls as training camp begins.First, we loo

Bulls Media Day Is HERE — 5 Questions Chicago MUST Answer | Splitter’s “ORGANIZED CHAOS” Could Change EVERYTHING
Chicago Bulls Media Day is here—and the time for hypotheticals is over.On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the FIVE biggest questions Bryson Graham, Tiago Splitter and the Bulls must answer before training camp officially begins.First: Why did Chicago move on from Rob Dillingham before Splitter ever coached him? The Bulls traded the 21-year-old guard before camp, and tha

Did Bulls GIVE UP On Rob Dillingham Too Soon?! 👀 + How Buddy Hield Unlocks Matas & Caleb
Did the Chicago Bulls give up on Rob Dillingham too soon—and could Buddy Hield’s shooting actually make life significantly easier for Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson?On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the Bulls’ reported decision to send 21-year-old Rob Dillingham to Charlotte for veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield and cash considerations. Dillingham averaged 9.6 points, 3

Bulls TRADE Rob Dillingham For Buddy Hield! 🚨 Chicago FINALLY Adds Shooting
he Chicago Bulls are reportedly trading Rob Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets for veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield and cash considerations, adding another proven perimeter shooter just before training camp. theScoreOn this emergency episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the trade from every angle.Why did Bryson Graham decide to move on from Dillingham now? What does Buddy Hield bri

Nic Claxton Could CHANGE Everything For Bulls 👀 + 5 Players Fighting For 2 Spots
What should Chicago Bulls fans expect from Nic Claxton this season—and who is actually going to survive a loaded training-camp battle?On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize continues the 2026–27 player preview series with a deep dive into Nic Claxton’s first full season in Chicago and why his impact could go far beyond points per game.Claxton averaged 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 3.7 ass

Caleb Wilson Wants ALL-DEFENSE 👀🐂 + The Bulls’ SECRET To Unlock Matas Buzelis
Caleb Wilson has already said he wants to become an All-Defensive First Team player—but how aggressively should the Chicago Bulls test him during his rookie season? And could Norman Powell become one of the keys to unlocking Matas Buzelis as a creator?On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize dives into three major Bulls development questions heading toward training camp.First, we break d

FOUR Bulls Make ESPN Top 100 👀🐂 + Did Bryson Graham MISS On Easy Trades?!
Are the Chicago Bulls further along in their rebuild than people realize? And did Bryson Graham miss some affordable opportunities to improve the roster this offseason?On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down THREE major questions surrounding the Bulls heading into the 2026–27 season.First, FOUR Chicago Bulls made ESPN’s Top 100 player rankings:🔥 Josh Giddey — #80 🎯 Norman Po

Norman Powell Wants ALL-NBA 👀 + Should Bulls Go ALL-IN For Jalen Duren?!
Norman Powell has his sights set on All-NBA—but what would it actually take for him to get there with the Chicago Bulls? And if Jalen Duren becomes available, should Chicago make him its next major investment?On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize dives into three major Bulls storylines heading toward the 2026–27 season.First, we break down Norman Powell’s All-NBA goal. Powell averaged

Matas Buzelis $155M Extension?! 👀 | Jalen Smith Could Become WAY More Important Than Bulls Fans Think
Is Matas Buzelis really playing his way toward a $155 million extension? Could Caleb Wilson realistically enter the Team USA conversation by 2028? And is Jalen Smith about to become one of the most important supporting players on the Chicago Bulls?It’s time for another FACTS OR CAP edition of Chicago Bulls Central with Haize! 🔥First, Haize breaks down why Jalen Smith’s value may go far beyond his

Isaac Okoro’s FUTURE With Bulls Is On The Line 👀 + Splitter’s BIG Offensive Gamble
Is this Isaac Okoro’s final chance to prove he belongs with the Chicago Bulls? And could Tiago Splitter turn offensive rebounding into a major part of Chicago’s identity?On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down THREE major questions surrounding the Bulls heading toward training camp and the 2026–27 NBA season.First, we dive into Isaac Okoro’s make-or-break year in Chicago. Ok

Should Bulls SEND Noa Essengue To The G League?! 👀 + Tre Jones TOO Valuable To Trade?
Should the Chicago Bulls send Noa Essengue back to the G League—and could Tre Jones actually become TOO valuable for Chicago to trade?On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize continues breaking down the biggest questions surrounding the Bulls heading into the 2026–27 season.First, we dive into Noa Essengue’s development plan. After a difficult Summer League and an injury-shortened rookie

Leonard Miller Could Be The REAL Prize Of The Ayo Trade?! 👀🐂 + Josh Giddey’s SECRET Weapon
Could Leonard Miller eventually become the most valuable player the Chicago Bulls received in the Ayo Dosunmu trade?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize continues the Bulls player-prediction series with one of Chicago’s most intriguing young forwards.Miller averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 23.1 minutes during his 27 games with Chicago while shooting 55.5% from the field and

Is Rob Dillingham BREAKOUT Incoming?! Bulls Have A $8.8M Decision To Make FAST
Bleacher Report has Rob Dillingham pegged as the Chicago Bulls’ top breakout candidate for 2026–27 — but Chicago may have to make a major decision on his future before the breakout has time to fully happen.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down what a legitimate Rob Dillingham leap would actually look like after he averaged 9.6 points, 2.8 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 21.5 minutes duri

Bulls Front Office Gets C-Tier?! 😳 Is Bryson Graham Being Judged TOO SOON + What Would Sengun Cost?
Is Chicago Bulls lead executive Bryson Graham already being judged too harshly before his rebuild has really had time to breathe?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize reacts to an editorial ranking that placed Chicago’s front office in its lowest tier. The key distinction: this is one writer’s evaluation, not a poll of NBA executives. The bigger question is whether Graham should be graded on the

Caleb Wilson ALREADY Ranked Top-15?! His Next Skill Could Change EVERYTHING
Caleb Wilson hasn’t played a regular-season NBA game yet, and HoopsHype already has the Chicago Bulls rookie ranked among the league’s top 15 power forwards.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why the ranking is exciting — but also why Wilson’s development as a playmaker could matter even more than where he appears on a preseason list.Wilson already showed a foundation as a passer

Taj Gibson Is BACK—And His Biggest Bulls Impact Won’t Be Nostalgia 👀🐂 | Stopper Battle + Powell’s Role
Taj Gibson is officially back with the Chicago Bulls — but his return could matter far more than simply giving fans a familiar face on the coaching staff.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down which young Bulls could benefit most from Gibson beginning his first NBA coaching job after a 17-year playing career that included more than 1,000 games. Gibson built his NBA longevity through p

Bulls Fans Need To STOP Trying To Trade Josh Giddey 😤🐂 + Did Bryson Graham FINALLY Learn Patience?
Chicago Bulls fans need to stop trying to trade Josh Giddey before this new roster even gets a chance to play together.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize reacts to another hypothetical trade proposal involving Giddey — this time sending him and Jalen Smith to Detroit for John Collins, Duncan Robinson and future draft compensation.Important distinction: this is a proposed trade idea, not a rep

Bulls Told To REPLACE Josh Giddey With Ryan Rollins?! Facts Or Cap + Wilson vs Boozer HEATS UP
Should the Chicago Bulls really trade for Ryan Rollins — and could he eventually replace Josh Giddey as the franchise’s long-term point guard?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize reacts to an editorial trade proposal suggesting Chicago pursue Ryan Rollins from the Milwaukee Bucks. The proposal suggests a lottery-protected 2027 first-round pick plus additional second-round compensation, but this

Who Is REALLY Part Of The Bulls’ Core?! Who Still Has A LOT To Prove?
Who actually belongs in the Chicago Bulls’ long-term core — and who is still auditioning for a permanent place in Bryson Graham’s rebuild?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize challenges the idea that Chicago already has four established core players.The Bulls have young talent, but being young, recently drafted or receiving developmental minutes does not automatically make someone part of the e

Could Payton Pritchard UNLOCK The Bulls?! Chicago’s New Offensive Blueprint Could Get Dangerous
Could Payton Pritchard become the kind of veteran guard who helps accelerate the development of the Chicago Bulls’ young core?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down an editorial trade proposal linking Payton Pritchard to Chicago if Boston ever decides not to extend him. This is not reporting that the Bulls are actively pursuing Pritchard, but the basketball fit creates a worthwhile di

Could The Bulls STEAL Cason Wallace?! Chicago’s 2027 Free-Agent Board Could Get CRAZY
Could Cason Wallace become the Chicago Bulls’ ideal long-term shooting guard — and could Bryson Graham use next summer’s projected cap space to attack one of the NBA’s most interesting young restricted-free-agent classes?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize looks beyond aging superstar names and focuses on the 2023 draft class. Chicago is currently projected to have roughly $55.6 million in cap

ESPN Raises TWO Huge Bulls Red Flags: Is Giddey Just A Bridge & Can Claxton Still Anchor The Defense?
Is Josh Giddey really part of Bryson Graham’s long-term vision for the Chicago Bulls — or could he eventually become a bridge to whatever comes next?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize reacts to ESPN questioning whether Giddey truly fits the future Graham is building in Chicago.Giddey is only 23 years old and averaged 17.0 points, 8.3 rebounds and 9.1 assists last season, while still having th

Could The Knicks PAY The Bulls To Take Another Young Player?! 👀🐂
Could the New York Knicks actually PAY the Chicago Bulls to take another young player off their hands?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down a proposed trade opportunity involving Tyler Kolek and Pacôme Dadiet as New York operates close to the second apron and potentially looks to open another roster spot.Important distinction: this is a trade concept from Knicks On SI — not a report

Bulls Fans Are WAY Too Low On Dailyn Swain?! History Says DON’T Panic Yet
Are Chicago Bulls fans giving up on Dailyn Swain way too early after one brutal Summer League?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize takes a deeper look at Swain’s actual college profile and the historical NBA wings who entered the league with similar combinations of size, rebounding, secondary creation, defense and uncertain three-point shooting.Swain’s final Texas season was anything but unprod

Should The Bulls Unleash Their GIANT Lineup?! Bryson Graham’s Vision Could Get SCARY
Should Tiago Splitter unleash the Chicago Bulls’ giant “SLAP” lineup this season?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down one of the most intriguing lineup experiments available to the Bulls: Josh Giddey, Dailyn Swain, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and Nic Claxton sharing the floor together.Every player in that group is roughly 6-foot-7 or taller, creating an average height around 6-foot-

THE CENTRAL DIVISION IS CHICAGO’S PERFECT MEASURING STICK
The Chicago Bulls probably aren’t ready to finish ahead of Detroit or Cleveland — but that doesn’t make those games meaningless. In fact, those matchups may be the best way to measure whether this rebuild is actually moving forward.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why the Central Division could become Chicago’s perfect developmental measuring stick during the 2026-27 season.The

Could Matas Buzelis Become The Bulls’ Next $200 MILLION Player? | What Is Bulls Bench Identity?
Could Matas Buzelis eventually command a $200 million contract from the Chicago Bulls?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Amen Thompson’s new five-year, $208 million extension could be a preview of the financial decision Chicago may eventually face with Matas Buzelis. Thompson’s deal doesn’t make him a perfect comparison, but it does show what young wings with franchise-corners

Did The Bulls Build The NBA’s Most DANGEROUS Transition Team?
Could the Chicago Bulls become one of the NBA’s most dangerous transition teams in 2026-27?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why this roster may finally be built to turn Chicago’s pace into genuinely efficient fast-break offense.The Bulls already played extremely fast last season, finishing second in pace, but their fast-break production didn’t fully match that tempo. This new gr

The Bulls’ Starting Five Has A HUGE Problem… But Matas’ Position Change Could Unlock Everything
The Chicago Bulls finally have a legitimate defensive anchor in Nic Claxton — but their starting lineup still has one major question: who guards the Eastern Conference’s elite perimeter creators?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down one of the biggest concerns surrounding Chicago’s projected starting five of Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and Nic Claxton. The

Bryson Graham Says NO Playoff Pressure?! Matas’ Star Leap & Bulls Storylines Nobody’s Talking About
The Chicago Bulls may not have an internal playoff mandate for 2026-27 — but does development-first basketball mean fans should lower expectations?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize dives into some of the most underrated storylines surrounding the Bulls, starting with Jalen Smith, who could quietly become one of Chicago’s most important bench pieces. Nic Claxton is the defensive anchor, but S

Are The Bulls Done Making Moves | Why Giddey & Claxton Duo Is Chicago's Secret Weapon
Jonathan Kuminga chose Minnesota over the Chicago Bulls — so is Bryson Graham finally done making moves, or is one more roster swing coming before opening night?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down three major questions that could shape the Bulls’ 2026-27 season.First, the Jonathan Kuminga saga is over. Kuminga agreed to a two-year deal with Minnesota after reportedly choosing the T

Could Caleb Wilson’s ROY Case Be Hurt By The Bulls’ Own Offense? | The Bulls Bench Scorer Already On The Roster
Could the Chicago Bulls’ crowded offense hurt Caleb Wilson’s Rookie of the Year case?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down one of the biggest questions around the Bulls’ young core: Can Caleb Wilson win Rookie of the Year while sharing the offense with Josh Giddey, Norman Powell and Matas Buzelis? Caleb was one of the best players in Summer League, and the league may be even higher o

Bulls Should Claim Cam Whitmore? Bench Depth Debate & The Scorer Search Gets REAL
Should the Chicago Bulls take a swing on Cam Whitmore after Cleveland waived him?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why the Bulls’ potential connection to Cam Whitmore should be treated as logical speculation — not confirmed reporting. There is currently no credible report that Chicago has contacted Whitmore or plans to submit a waiver claim, but the fit is worth discussing becaus

3 Bulls Roles Could Change FAST Under Tiago Splitter | Bulls Bench Scorer Battle & Deadline Sell-Off Watch 👀🐂
The Chicago Bulls are entering a new era, and several roles on this roster could change fast.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter appear to be steering the Bulls toward a true rebuild instead of chasing the Play-In Tournament at all costs. That means this season could feel very different — roles will be earned, young players will be tested, and v

Kuminga Rejected The Bulls?! Mathurin Miss & Jordan Hawkins Pivot Has Fans Asking BIG Questions
Jonathan Kuminga reportedly turned down the Chicago Bulls — and now Bulls fans have to ask what it really means.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the updated Kuminga situation after he signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves on a two-year, $13 million deal with a second-year player option. Chicago reportedly made an actual offer, along with the Lakers and Trail Blazers, but Kuming

ESPN Says The Bulls Won’t Improve?! Why 31 Wins Might NOT Tell The Full Story
ESPN projects the Chicago Bulls to go 31–51 again — but does that actually mean the Bulls failed to improve?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize reacts to ESPN’s Summer Forecast placing the Bulls 13th in the Eastern Conference at 31–51, the same record as last season. But the bigger story is the depth of the East: ESPN projects the 10th-place team at 44 wins, meaning Chicago could become a bett

Matas Buzelis Wants A NEW Weapon… And Rob Dillingham Is Officially On Notice
Matas Buzelis wants to adjust his shot profile — and it could be exactly what his star leap needs.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Matas wanting to reduce his three-point volume is not automatically a bad thing. After averaging 16.3 points while taking 6.4 threes per game and shooting 34.9% from deep, Matas may be looking to become more than just a rim-or-three scorer. The k

Caleb Wilson Hype Is OUT OF CONTROL… But What If The Bulls Got HIM? | Where Are The Salary-Dump Picks? Why Bulls Fans Must Rethink Graham’s Plan
The Caleb Wilson hype has officially gone wild — but what if some of it is actually justified?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why the comparisons to Tracy McGrady, Shawn Kemp, Pascal Siakam and Kevin Garnett may be too much for a rookie who has not played an NBA regular-season minute yet — while also explaining why the excitement around Caleb Wilson has a real foundation. Wilso

Bryson Graham’s SECRET Bulls Backcourt Plan? Francisco Miss Reveals A BIG Josh Giddey Question
The Chicago Bulls almost signed one of the best guards outside the NBA — and that may tell us a lot about what Bryson Graham thinks this roster still needs.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the report that the Bulls showed interest in Sylvain Francisco, the All-EuroLeague guard who finished second in EuroLeague MVP voting before signing a three-year deal with Panathinaikos. Franc

Bulls Free Agent Watch: Cam Whitmore, Cam Thomas & Mathurin? PLUS Matas Wants Luka Smoke
Could the Chicago Bulls still make one more free-agent swing before training camp?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the top free-agent and potential waiver targets who could still fit the Bulls’ rebuild, including Bennedict Mathurin, Cam Whitmore, Cam Thomas, Bruce Brown and Ochai Agbaji. The big correction: Cam Whitmore is not technically a free agent yet, but Cleveland is repor

The Eastern Conference Got DEEP... Where Do The Rebuilding Chicago Bulls Fit?
The Eastern Conference got deeper, tougher and more star-powered — so where do the rebuilding Chicago Bulls actually fit?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why the Bulls should absolutely try to win in 2026-27, but why this season should be judged more as an information season than a simple Play-In-or-bust campaign. Chicago is not really competing with the top of the East yet. The

Matas Buzelis’ Leap Could Change EVERYTHING… But Did The Bulls Miss On Peyton Watson?
Matas Buzelis already proved he belongs — but now the Chicago Bulls need to find out if he can become one of the pillars of a real contender.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why the 2026-27 season could be the most important year yet for Matas Buzelis. After averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds as a rookie, Matas jumped to 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 blocks l

ESPN Is Already Betting BIG On Caleb Wilson 👀 Did The Bulls Finally Draft Their Franchise Star?
ESPN is already betting big on Caleb Wilson’s future — and Chicago Bulls fans should absolutely be paying attention.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize reacts to ESPN’s 2026 rookie forecast, where Caleb Wilson keeps showing up in conversations about superstardom, All-NBA upside, long-term ceiling, draft steals and even eventual championship potential. Wilson was not the No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3 p

If Caleb Wilson Becomes A STAR, Bulls Ownership Has NO EXCUSES 💰🐂 Plus Mathurin vs Swain/Sellers Debate
Could Bryson Graham finally build a Chicago Bulls team worth spending on — and if he does, will ownership actually finish the job?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Bulls fans do not need ownership spending recklessly right now. Chicago is rebuilding around Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey and a young core that still has major questions to answer. With the current CBA,

The Bulls’ Starting 5 Isn’t The Problem… Their Bench Could Decide EVERYTHING
The Chicago Bulls’ starting five looks relatively clear — but the bench could decide whether this team is actually better than expected.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the biggest rotation question facing Tiago Splitter entering the 2026-27 season: do the Bulls have a genuinely deep bench, or just a crowded group of players fighting for minutes? Chicago’s projected starting fiv

Should The Bulls SAVE Their Assets For A STAR? Bryson Graham’s Biggest Rebuild Test
Should the Chicago Bulls stop chasing incremental upgrades and save their assets for the player who can actually change the franchise ceiling?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down one of the biggest questions of the Bryson Graham rebuild: when should the Bulls finally cash in their flexibility? Chicago has kept its books clean with Josh Giddey on a flat contract, Caleb Wilson and Mat

Bulls’ “Three Weeks From Hell” Could Reveal EVERYTHING About The Rebuild 👀 Caleb Wilson’s Revenge Tour Begins
The Chicago Bulls’ 2026-27 schedule is here, and the first month may tell fans everything about where this rebuild really stands.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the Bulls’ brutal early-season stretch that Joe Cowley labeled the “three weeks of hell.” From Oct. 26 through Nov. 16, Chicago faces Boston twice, New York twice, Philadelphia twice, San Antonio, Atlanta, Minnesota and

ESPN Says Bulls Won’t Contend Until 2032… Are Caleb Wilson & Matas REALLY Six Years Away?!
ESPN says the Chicago Bulls may not seriously contend until 2032 — but is that timeline fair, or way too pessimistic?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down ESPN placing the Bulls in its “Maybe by 2032” tier, a group built around teams that may have promising young talent but still look years away from true championship contention. The logic is understandable: Chicago is coming off a 3

NBA Snubbed The Bulls? 2026-27 Schedule Gives Caleb Wilson A BRUTAL First Test
The Chicago Bulls’ full 2026-27 NBA schedule is here — and the league made one thing clear: Chicago has to earn its way back into the spotlight.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the biggest takeaways from the Bulls’ newly released schedule, including the start of the Caleb Wilson era, a tough opening month, only three national TV games, major homecomings, revenge games and the st

Bulls NBA Cup Group Could EXPOSE The Rebuild Early 👀 Plus Patrick Williams Contract Panic?
The Chicago Bulls’ NBA Cup schedule is official — and it might tell us very quickly how far Bryson Graham’s rebuild has really come.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why the Bulls’ NBA Cup group could be the perfect early-season measuring stick. Chicago opens group play Oct. 30 at Boston, then hosts Atlanta on Nov. 13, hosts Washington on Nov. 20, and finishes Nov. 25 at Charlott

Facts or Cap: Should The Bulls Trade Josh Giddey? Plus Powell’s Scoring Role & Caleb Wilson’s Star Power
Should the Chicago Bulls actually consider trading Josh Giddey — or is that take missing the bigger picture?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize dives into a new Facts or Cap debate sparked by the idea that the Bulls may be better off trading Josh Giddey to fully build around Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis. Haize explains why the concern around Giddey’s defense, shooting and roster fit is fair

Norman Powell Gets BRUTALLY HONEST About the Bulls — And He’s 100% Right
Norman Powell isn’t sugarcoating anything about the Chicago Bulls — and that may be EXACTLY what this young team needs.On this episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize reacts to Powell’s blunt assessment that the Bulls have the potential to be “really good” — but also the potential to be “really bad.” Instead of viewing that honesty as negativity, Haize explains why Powell’s veteran leadership, sc

Bulls Don’t Need To Tank Anymore?! Bryson Graham’s First Summer Changed The Entire Plan
Are the Chicago Bulls finally rebuilding the right way?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Bryson Graham’s first summer running the Bulls has already put Chicago on a much better long-term track. The Bulls may not be headed for national TV glory right away, and Caleb Wilson alone will not instantly lift the franchise back to relevance, but the direction finally makes sense.Haiz

5 Buy-Low Trade Targets The Bulls Should Call About 👀 Bryson Graham’s Next Sneaky Move?
Could the Chicago Bulls’ next move come from another team’s roster crunch?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down five buy-low trade targets that Bryson Graham should at least call about as the Bulls continue building around Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson.The conversation starts with Jordan Hawkins, who may be the best fit of the group. With New Orleans reportedly explorin

Bulls’ Mathurin Sign-And-Trade Path Just Got REAL + Nic Claxton Arrives To Prove Critics Wrong
Could the Chicago Bulls have the cleanest path to a Bennedict Mathurin sign-and-trade?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the latest Bulls rumors surrounding Bennedict Mathurin and why Chicago’s possible sign-and-trade framework may stand out among reported suitors like the New Orleans Pelicans, Milwaukee Bucks, Dallas Mavericks and others. With Mathurin expected to command more th

Was The Nic Claxton Trade Actually Bad? Bulls Shooting Problem May Be Overblown
Was the Nic Claxton trade really one of the worst moves of the NBA offseason — or are people missing what the Chicago Bulls actually needed?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why SB Nation ranking the Bulls’ acquisition of Nic Claxton as the fifth-worst move of the offseason may be too harsh. The asset-management criticism is fair: Chicago used cap space and took on roughly $44 mi

Caleb Wilson & Matas Buzelis: Bulls’ Next Great Duo? Plus The Development Clock Is Ticking
Do the Chicago Bulls finally have the beginning of their next great duo?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis should not be viewed as rivals for the future of the franchise — they should be developed as a partnership. Neither player has proven he is a franchise superstar yet, but their age, size, athleticism, scoring potential and defensive versatil

How Leonard Miller Solves The Bulls Patrick Williams Problem
Patrick Williams may be facing the biggest season of his Chicago Bulls career — and this time, his draft status and contract may not save him.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down The Patrick Williams Problem and why the former No. 4 pick has more to prove than anyone on the roster. Williams has struggled to show meaningful growth, shot a career-low 37.2% from the field in 2025-26, a

Should The Bulls Trade Jalen Smith? NBA.com Disrespects Chicago + Caleb Wilson ROY Buzz
Should the Chicago Bulls trade Jalen Smith — or is he more valuable to this roster than anything they could realistically get back?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the growing Jalen Smith decision. Smith has reportedly drawn interest from teams like the Lakers, Timberwolves, Warriors and 76ers, with Philadelphia previously offering multiple second-round picks before Chicago decl

Bulls Keeping A Roster Spot Open?! Mathurin Smoke, Paolo Dream Swing & 2027 Big-Game Plan
Are the Chicago Bulls done making moves, or is Bryson Graham keeping one chair open for a reason?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why the Bulls may enter the regular season with their 15th full-time roster spot open. After days of smoke around Bennedict Mathurin, including reported interest from Chicago and praise from the Bulls’ coaching staff, local reporting has suggested tha

Can Josh Giddey Lead The NBA In Assists? Bulls’ New Roster Gives Him A REAL Shot
Can Josh Giddey lead the NBA in assists next season? It may sound bold, but the numbers say the conversation is real.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why Josh Giddey does not need an unrealistic statistical explosion to enter the assist-title race. Giddey averaged 9.1 assists in only 32.1 minutes per game last season, trailing league leader Nikola Jokić by just 1.6 assists per g

The Bulls Shouldn’t Copy OKC, Spurs, Knicks Or Pacers… Bryson Graham Needs His OWN Blueprint
Chicago Bulls fans keep saying the team should follow the blueprint of the Thunder, Spurs, Knicks or Pacers — but here’s the problem: none of those teams followed the same blueprint themselves.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down why the Bulls cannot simply copy another franchise’s rebuild. Oklahoma City converted established stars into historic asset value, San Antonio landed a gen

Bulls Trade Watch: 4 Young Guards Chicago Could Target + Bryson Graham’s February Test
The Chicago Bulls may not be done looking for young talent — and the Bennedict Mathurin rumor could be a sign of how Bryson Graham is thinking.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down four young wild card guards the Bulls could monitor in the near future: Brice Sensabaugh, Scoot Henderson, Reed Sheppard, and Bub Carrington. None of these names should be treated like guaranteed targets,
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