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The Chicago Bulls Central Podcast hosted by Haize a lifelong Bulls fan talks about everything Bulls and NBA related.

  1. Josh Giddey Has No More Excuses With This Bulls Roster | Tiago Splitter Coaching Summer League

    7 hrs ago

    Josh Giddey Has No More Excuses With This Bulls Roster | Tiago Splitter Coaching Summer League

    The Chicago Bulls may have just created the cleanest evaluation season Josh Giddey has ever had in Chicago 👀🐂 After adding Norman Powell, Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, Nic Claxton and putting Tiago Splitter in place as head coach, the Bulls finally have a roster built around pace, length, transition pressure, defensive versatility and young frontcourt upside. Now the question is simple: is Josh Giddey the point guard who unlocks this new Bulls era — or is he just one piece of it? Haize breaks down why the offseason helps Giddey, why it also removes excuses, and what Bryson Graham should be watching this season. Can the jumper hold up? Can Giddey close games? Can he defend enough? Can he elevate Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Norman Powell and Nic Claxton in a real structure? Plus, the Bulls release their Summer League schedule, with Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain and Noa Essengue expected to play — and Tiago Splitter coaching the team himself. That could be huge for Chicago’s rookie development and early chemistry 🔥 Also, Haize reacts to voicemails on Noa Essengue, Patrick Williams, Norman Powell, Zach Collins, Caleb Wilson and the Bulls’ new rebuild foundation. 🎧 Tap in with Chicago Bulls Central for the full breakdown! Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod Get at us: Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com Twitter:@BullsCentralPod Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    31 min
  2. Bulls Bench Plan Revealed! Can Tiago Splitter Make This Rotation WORK?

    1d ago

    Bulls Bench Plan Revealed! Can Tiago Splitter Make This Rotation WORK?

    🐂🔥 The Chicago Bulls’ starting five finally has an identity… but can the bench keep it alive for 48 minutes? On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down how Tiago Splitter can use the Bulls’ revamped bench as a true “toolbox unit” instead of a traditional second unit. With a projected starting five of Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, and Nic Claxton, Chicago has size, pace, scoring, length, and rim protection. But the bench is where things get interesting. 👀 The Bulls’ second unit features Tre Jones, Dailyn Swain, Isaac Okoro, Patrick Williams, Jalen Smith, Zach Collins, Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and Noa Essengue — a group loaded with athletes, defenders, developmental upside, and lineup flexibility… but not a ton of proven half-court scoring. So how deep should Splitter go? Who gets consistent minutes? Who gets squeezed? And should the Bulls stagger Norman Powell, Josh Giddey, or Matas Buzelis with the bench to avoid clunky offensive stretches? Haize also reacts to Matas Buzelis’ international debut with Lithuania, where he flashed athleticism, defense, transition finishing, and an active all-around game. Plus, with Colin Sexton and Anfernee Simons off the board, what should the Bulls do with their final roster spot? 🔥 Topics include: Tiago Splitter’s Bulls bench rotation plan 🧩Why Chicago’s bench is a “pressure bench”Tre Jones as the second-unit organizerDailyn Swain’s rookie role and closing-minute upsideRob Dillingham as the wild-card scorerJalen Smith vs. Zach Collins minutes battlePatrick Williams, Isaac Okoro, Leonard Miller, and Noa Essengue rolesHow deep the Bulls should go in the rotationMatas Buzelis shines in Lithuania debut 🇱🇹Colin Sexton and Anfernee Simons off the board 🚨Bulls final roster spot strategy👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Who should be the Bulls’ first player off the bench this season? Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod Get at us: Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com Twitter:@BullsCentralPod Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    24 min
  3. Bulls’ New Starting 5 Has A REAL Identity! How Norman Powell Changes Everything

    2d ago

    Bulls’ New Starting 5 Has A REAL Identity! How Norman Powell Changes Everything

    🚨 The Chicago Bulls’ new starting five finally has shape — and it may be the clearest identity Chicago has had in years. 🐂🔥 With Norman Powell joining the Bulls on a two-year, $45 million deal, Chicago’s projected starting lineup now looks like this: Josh Giddey / Norman Powell / Matas Buzelis / Caleb Wilson / Nic Claxton On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down how this starting five fits together, why Powell changes the entire offensive structure, and what this lineup means for the development of Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson. This Bulls group has size, length, athleticism, transition pressure, rim protection, and a real veteran scorer at shooting guard. But there are still major questions: 🎯 Is the shooting good enough? 🔥 Can the Bulls create in the half court? 🧱 Will the defense hold up against elite guards? 👀 Does Caleb Wilson need more time before being a full-time spacing threat? 💰 Should Chicago use the final roster spot or keep it open? Haize also breaks down the Bulls’ ideal offensive identity: paint pressure first, threes second, midrange selectively. This should not be a reckless three-point team or a slow isolation team. The best version of this Bulls offense is about pace, cutting, screening, quick reads, and forcing defenses into rotation. Plus, what should the Bulls do with their final roster spot? Should they keep flexibility for a midseason trade, or add another guard/shooter like Anfernee Simons, Bruce Brown, or Gary Trent Jr.? 🔥 Topics include: Bulls projected starting five breakdown 🐂Josh Giddey and Norman Powell backcourt fitHow Powell helps Matas Buzelis developWhy Nic Claxton protects Caleb Wilson’s rookie roleBulls transition offense and half-court identityIdeal shot balance: rim attacks, threes, and midrangeWhy Chicago still needs more shootingFinal roster spot optionsAnfernee Simons, Bruce Brown, and Gary Trent Jr. fitsWhat Tiago Splitter’s offense could look like👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Do the Bulls have a real identity now — or does this lineup still need one more shooter? Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod Get at us: Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com Twitter:@BullsCentralPod Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    24 min
  4. Breaking News: Bulls SIGN Norman Powell! Bryson Graham Lands Starting SG 2 Year $45 Million

    3d ago

    Breaking News: Bulls SIGN Norman Powell! Bryson Graham Lands Starting SG 2 Year $45 Million

    🚨 BREAKING BULLS FREE AGENCY NEWS! 🐂🔥 The Chicago Bulls have reportedly agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal with Norman Powell, giving Bryson Graham his biggest free agency move yet and finally addressing one of Chicago’s biggest roster needs: a starting-level shooting guard who can score and space the floor. 🎯 On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize reacts to Powell joining the Bulls after an All-Star season in Miami and averaging nearly 22 points per game over the last two years. Is this the move Chicago needed after a quiet Day 1 of free agency? Does Powell become the immediate starting shooting guard next to Josh Giddey? How does this impact Dailyn Swain’s development timeline? And did the Bulls pay the right price at two years, $45 million? 💰👀 Haize breaks down the fit, the contract, the rotation, the upside, the concerns, and what this means for the Bulls’ next move as the roster continues to take shape around Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Nic Claxton, Rob Dillingham, Dailyn Swain, and Zach Collins. 🔥 Topics include: Norman Powell signs with the Chicago Bulls 🐂 Bulls land a starting shooting guard 🎯 Bryson Graham’s biggest free agency move so far 👀 Powell’s scoring fit next to Josh Giddey What this means for Dailyn Swain’s development Bulls spacing and offensive balance Is 2 years, $45M the right price? 💰 Chicago’s rotation after the Powell signing What move should the Bulls make next? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    21 min
  5. Bulls Free Agency Reset: Kelly Oubre, Melton & Trade Candidates After Zach Collins Deal

    3d ago

    Bulls Free Agency Reset: Kelly Oubre, Melton & Trade Candidates After Zach Collins Deal

    🚨 Bulls fans… the free agency board has officially shifted. 🐂🔥 After a quiet Day 1, the Chicago Bulls brought back Zach Collins on a two-year, $17 million deal — but now the big question is: what is Bryson Graham’s next move? 👀💰 With several rumored Bulls targets already off the board — including Jock Landale, Luke Kennard, Tim Hardaway Jr., Keon Ellis, Landry Shamet, and Dean Wade — Chicago’s focus should be crystal clear: 🎯 Find a starting-level shooting guard or wing 🔥 Add reliable three-point shooting 🧱 Improve perimeter defense 👀 Do it without blocking Dailyn Swain’s development On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the Bulls’ best remaining free agency options, including Kelly Oubre Jr., De’Anthony Melton, Quentin Grimes, Bruce Brown, Gary Trent Jr., Seth Curry, Malik Beasley, Andre Drummond, Kevon Looney, and Moe Wagner. Could Kelly Oubre Jr. be the cleanest fit left? Is De’Anthony Melton the best two-way guard value? Should the Bulls still monitor Quentin Grimes if the Lakers deal is not official? And after bringing back Collins, should Chicago completely stop chasing bigs? Plus, Haize dives into the part of free agency fans can’t ignore: trade candidates. With the roster getting crowded after adding Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, Nic Claxton, Zach Collins, and Kam Jones, could names like Patrick Williams, Isaac Okoro, Jalen Smith, Tre Jones, or Leonard Miller be moved to balance the roster? 👀 The Bulls still need shooting. They still need guard/wing help. And the next move has to make life easier for Josh Giddey, Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, Matas Buzelis, Nic Claxton, and Rob Dillingham — not harder. 🔥 Topics include: Bulls Day 1 free agency reset 🐂Zach Collins contract impact 💰Kelly Oubre Jr. as Chicago’s best remaining fit 👀De’Anthony Melton’s two-way value 🧱Quentin Grimes still worth monitoring? 🎯Bulls shooting guard and wing needsWhy Chicago should avoid overpaying another bigPatrick Williams trade candidate talkIsaac Okoro, Jalen Smith, Tre Jones & Leonard Miller futuresBryson Graham’s next roster-building test👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Who should the Bulls target next — Oubre, Melton, Trent, Brown, Curry, Beasley, or a trade target? Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod Get at us: Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com Twitter:@BullsCentralPod Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    23 min
  6. Bulls Dream Free Agency Plan: Quentin Grimes & Jock Landale? Plus Peyton Watson Reality Check

    4d ago

    Bulls Dream Free Agency Plan: Quentin Grimes & Jock Landale? Plus Peyton Watson Reality Check

    The Chicago Bulls have added Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, and Nic Claxton, but the roster still has work to do. On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the Bulls’ biggest remaining free agency needs and the names that could make the most sense for Bryson Graham’s next moves. 🐂🔥 Could Peyton Watson still fit the Bulls’ new direction, or is the forward room already too crowded after drafting Wilson and Swain? Is Watson worth a major restricted free agency offer if Denver is expected to match unless the price gets uncomfortable? Haize also dives into why the Bulls still need a true starting shooting guard, more three-point shooting, backup big man depth, and possibly a locker room veteran. Plus, the dream realistic free agency pairing: Quentin Grimes and Jock Landale. Grimes could solve the Bulls’ shooting guard and spacing problem, while Landale gives Chicago a backup center who can screen, shoot, rebound, and keep Wilson from being forced into center minutes too early. Topics include: Peyton Watson Bulls fit and price concernsBulls free agency needs after Caleb Wilson and Dailyn SwainQuentin Grimes as Chicago’s top shooting guard targetJock Landale as the ideal backup big behind Nic ClaxtonWhy the Bulls still need shooting around Josh GiddeyHow Bryson Graham can use cap space wiselyBulls locker room veteran optionsChicago’s best realistic free agency plan Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod Get at us: Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com Twitter:@BullsCentralPod Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    22 min
  7. Bulls Linked To Norman Powell & Jock Landale… But Did Bryson Graham Miss His First Test? 👀🐂

    5d ago

    Bulls Linked To Norman Powell & Jock Landale… But Did Bryson Graham Miss His First Test? 👀🐂

    The Chicago Bulls are officially entering the next phase of their rebuild, and free agency rumors are already heating up! 🐂🔥 On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the latest Bulls rumors linking Chicago to Norman Powell, Jock Landale, and John Collins. Could Powell give the Bulls the starting shooting guard and scoring punch they desperately need? Is Landale the perfect backup big next to Nic Claxton? And does John Collins actually make sense with Chicago’s current frontcourt? Haize also dives into why taking on bad contracts for first-round picks may not be as easy under the new NBA lottery rules, and why second-round picks may become the cleaner currency in salary dump trades. Plus, did Bryson Graham miss an early opportunity by not jumping into the Isaiah Joe or Isaiah Stewart trades? The Bulls have plenty of second-round picks, but if they aren’t using them in the draft or trade market… what exactly is the plan? Topics: Norman Powell Bulls rumors Jock Landale Bulls fit John Collins linked to Chicago Bryson Graham front office questions Isaiah Joe trade reaction Isaiah Stewart trade reaction Bulls free agency targets Chicago Bulls roster needs NBA lottery rule changes Bulls rebuild direction Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod Get at us: Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com Twitter:@BullsCentralPod Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    23 min

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The Chicago Bulls Central Podcast hosted by Haize a lifelong Bulls fan talks about everything Bulls and NBA related.

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