Chicago Bulls Central

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

  1. 14h ago

    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 Charlotte. Each matchup tells us something different. Boston tests Chicago’s ceiling against an East contender. Atlanta tests whether Josh Giddey and the Bulls can handle physical perimeter pressure. Washington gives fans the rebuild-vs-rebuild showdown with Caleb Wilson vs. AJ Dybantsa. And Charlotte may be the floor test — can the Bulls start passing teams in the Play-In tier? Haize also reacts to Patrick Williams being ranked among the NBA’s worst contracts and whether the Bulls can realistically fix that problem without sacrificing draft capital. Williams’ five-year, $90 million fully guaranteed deal remains one of the biggest leftovers from the previous regime, and his role under Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter is now far from guaranteed. Plus, could the Bulls lose their best hidden shooter before training camp? Donovan Atwell looked like a cheap developmental shooting option after hitting 45.8% from three in college and Summer League, but his Bulls future may be less secure than expected. 🔥 Topics include: Bulls NBA Cup schedule reactionWhat Boston tells us about Chicago’s ceilingJosh Giddey’s pressure test vs. AtlantaCaleb Wilson vs. AJ Dybantsa in Bulls-WizardsWhy Charlotte may be the most important NBA Cup matchupCan the Bulls win the group?Patrick Williams’ contract problemCan Tiago Splitter raise P-Will’s trade value?Donovan Atwell’s uncertain Bulls futureShould Chicago use the final roster spot on shooting?🎧 Tap in with Haize on 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

    Bulls NBA Cup Group Could EXPOSE The Rebuild Early 👀 Plus Patrick Williams Contract Panic?

  2. 1d ago

    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 — but also why judging him off a poorly balanced Bulls roster and a clunky two-man game with Nikola Vučević may ignore what this new group could unlock. Can Giddey work with Caleb and Matas? Does the addition of Norman Powell, Nic Claxton, and a more athletic roster finally give Chicago a fair way to evaluate him? Then Haize asks another major question: If Norman Powell leads the Bulls in scoring, is that actually a good thing? Powell may be the safest 20-point scorer on the roster, but if Matas Buzelis takes the scoring crown, that could mean a true Year 3 leap. And if Caleb Wilson leads the team as a rookie? Bulls fans may be looking at a franchise-altering outcome. Plus, the NBA has once again left the Bulls mostly out of the national spotlight. Is that fair after a 31-win season? Or could Caleb Wilson’s athleticism, Summer League dominance, and Chicago’s young, exciting roster force the league to pay attention sooner than expected? 🔥 Topics include: Facts or Cap: Should the Bulls trade Josh Giddey?Why Giddey may be harder to build around than some guardsWhy the old Bulls roster did not give Giddey a fair testHow Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis change Giddey’s fitWho should lead the Bulls in scoring?Norman Powell as the safe scoring leaderMatas Buzelis’ ideal Year 3 scoring leapCaleb Wilson’s nuclear upside scenarioWhy the Bulls may not need one dominant scorerNBA national TV snub debateCan Caleb Wilson make Bulls basketball nationally relevant again?🎧 Tap in with Haize on 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

    Facts or Cap: Should The Bulls Trade Josh Giddey? Plus Powell’s Scoring Role & Caleb Wilson’s Star Power

  3. 2d ago

    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, scoring, floor spacing and willingness to hold the locker room accountable could be invaluable for young players like Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis and Dailyn Swain during the 2026-27 NBA season. 🐂🔥 Then, Haize pushes back on the growing idea that Chicago should trade veterans simply to stack more future assets around Caleb Wilson. Jalen Smith, Tre Jones, Norman Powell, Nic Claxton and Isaac Okoro have all been mentioned as players the Bulls could eventually move — but would trading useful NBA players for second-round picks and developmental prospects actually HELP Caleb develop? 🤔 There’s a difference between rebuilding and endlessly collecting assets. Finally, Haize breaks down why the 2026-27 Chicago Bulls season should be viewed as an evaluation year for Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter. Chicago now has a more balanced roster, a coaching staff positioned to maximize player strengths and enough flexibility to learn exactly who belongs in the organization’s long-term plans. 🏀 Is Norman Powell the veteran voice this young Bulls team desperately needed? 🏀 Should Chicago trade veterans for more future assets? 🏀 Which players could establish themselves as long-term pieces? 🏀 And could this evaluation season finally give Bryson Graham the answers he needs to build the next great Bulls team? Drop your thoughts in the comments and subscribe to Chicago Bulls Central for daily Chicago Bulls news, rumors, analysis and discussion with Haize! 🔴⚫🐂 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

    Norman Powell Gets BRUTALLY HONEST About the Bulls — And He’s 100% Right

  4. 3d ago

    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. Haize reacts to David Aldridge ranking the Bulls No. 13 in his NBA offseason rankings, a sign that Chicago’s summer deserves more respect than it may receive nationally. From moving on from the failed AKME era, hiring Tiago Splitter, adding Norman Powell, acquiring Nic Claxton, drafting Caleb Wilson, and preserving flexibility, the Bulls finally look like a team with a real plan instead of a franchise stuck in the middle. Then the conversation shifts to a fascinating question: Do the Bulls even need to tank anymore? With the NBA’s upcoming lottery changes making the bottom-three records less rewarding, Chicago may be able to develop Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson, compete hard, build a culture, and still maintain real lottery upside. Plus, should the Bulls make one more young talent swing before training camp? Haize breaks down the cases for Jordan Hawkins, Scoot Henderson, and the possibility that the smartest move may be keeping the 15th roster spot open for flexibility. 🔥 Topics include: Bryson Graham’s first Bulls offseasonDavid Aldridge ranking Chicago’s summer No. 13Why the Bulls finally have a clear rebuild directionCaleb Wilson’s impact on the franchise outlookWhy Norman Powell’s contract is smart team-buildingNic Claxton, Zach Collins and flexible roster constructionWhy the Bulls may not need to tank under the new lottery systemCan Chicago win games while still rebuilding?Jordan Hawkins as a buy-low shooting targetScoot Henderson as a big upside swingWhy the 15th roster spot may be more valuable empty🎧 Tap in with Haize on 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

    Bulls Don’t Need To Tank Anymore?! Bryson Graham’s First Summer Changed The Entire Plan

  5. 4d ago

    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 exploring ways to create roster and financial flexibility, Hawkins’ movement shooting and connection to Graham’s Pelicans background make him a fascinating Bulls target. Chicago badly needs high-volume shooting, and Hawkins could be the exact type of young reclamation swing that fits this rebuild. Haize also looks at Scoot Henderson, whose role in Portland has become more complicated after the Blazers added more backcourt talent. Is Scoot worth a true buy-low swing, or would the Bulls already having Giddey, Tre Jones, Rob Dillingham and Dailyn Swain make the fit too messy? Then the show shifts to Reed Sheppard, who might be the dream shooting fit next to Giddey, Caleb and Matas — but also the least likely to come cheap. Plus, Haize explains why Karlo Matković could be a smart developmental big if Chicago moves Jalen Smith, and why Jericho Sims only makes sense if the Bulls can replace Smith’s spacing elsewhere. Plus, voicemails hit on the Lonzo Ball “what if,” Patrick Williams’ trade value, why the Bulls should not rush a Jalen Smith trade, Bennedict Mathurin as a low-risk upside swing, Nic Claxton’s impact and more. 🔥 Topics include: 5 buy-low trade targets for the Chicago BullsJordan Hawkins as a perfect Bulls shooting targetScoot Henderson’s buy-low upsideReed Sheppard’s fit with Josh Giddey, Caleb Wilson and Matas BuzelisKarlo Matković as a cheap developmental bigJericho Sims and Milwaukee’s roster crunchWhy Jalen Smith should not be moved too quicklyPatrick Williams’ contract problemBennedict Mathurin’s low-risk appealNic Claxton’s value even if he does not return to peak form🎧 Tap in with Haize on Chicago Bulls Central for the full breakdown! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    5 Buy-Low Trade Targets The Bulls Should Call About 👀 Bryson Graham’s Next Sneaky Move?

  6. 5d ago

    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 than Chicago’s room mid-level exception, a sign-and-trade could become the most realistic path — and a package involving Isaac Okoro plus second-round picks may be one of the smoother options for the Clippers. Haize also discusses why the Clippers may want meaningful value back instead of simply helping another team land Mathurin, how New Orleans’ asset limitations and luxury-tax situation could affect the market, and why Chicago’s front office under Bryson Graham still appears willing to stay active if the right opportunity presents itself. Then the focus shifts to Nic Claxton, who has finally arrived at the Advocate Center in Bulls gear. Claxton’s first day in Chicago is a reminder of how important he could be for Tiago Splitter’s defense, especially around young pieces like Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis. Can Claxton shore up the Bulls’ rim protection, regain his defensive impact and prove the trade was worth the cap-space gamble? Plus, Haize reacts to voicemails on national doubt surrounding the Bulls, why games are not won on paper, whether Chicago could exceed expectations, and why Cam Thomas may not fit the Bulls’ preferred style despite his scoring ability. 🔥 Topics include: Bennedict Mathurin sign-and-trade rumorsWhy the Bulls’ offer path may stand outIsaac Okoro plus second-round picks as a possible frameworkWhy the Clippers may want meaningful value backNic Claxton finally arriving in ChicagoCan Claxton prove the Bulls right?How Claxton fits next to Caleb Wilson and Matas BuzelisBulls national doubt and expectationsWhy Cam Thomas may not fit Chicago’s identityWhy Tiago Splitter has to maximize this roster🎧 Tap in with Haize on 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

    Bulls’ Mathurin Sign-And-Trade Path Just Got REAL + Nic Claxton Arrives To Prove Critics Wrong

  7. 6d ago

    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 million over two years instead of extracting draft capital. But from a basketball standpoint, Claxton checks several major boxes for this roster. The Bulls finished 22nd in defensive rating, allowed opponents to shoot 58.9% in the paint, and badly needed a real defensive center next to Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson. Haize explains how Claxton gives Tiago Splitter defensive flexibility with switching, mobility, length, blitzing ability and recovery speed. He also looks at how Claxton could help protect Matas and Caleb while they develop into a long, athletic defensive frontcourt. But the concerns are real: spacing could get ugly, Claxton’s rebounding must bounce back, and the Bulls need the 2022-24 version of Claxton — not the statistically declining one from last season. Then the show shifts to Chicago’s biggest offensive concern: is the Bulls’ shooting actually as bad as it looks? Haize breaks down why the answer may be “not as bad as people think.” Josh Giddey has become a respectable shooter, Matas Buzelis already has high-volume three-point confidence, Caleb Wilson changed the conversation in Summer League, Norman Powell brings proven shooting gravity, and Jalen Smith may be too important as a stretch big to give away. 🔥 Topics include: Was the Nic Claxton trade really one of the NBA offseason’s worst moves?Why the asset-management criticism is fairHow Claxton helps Tiago Splitter build a real defenseWhy Claxton’s fit with Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis mattersThe Bulls’ spacing concerns with Claxton, Caleb and GiddeyWhy Jalen Smith remains importantIs Chicago’s shooting problem overblown?Josh Giddey’s shooting growthMatas Buzelis as a high-volume shooterCaleb Wilson’s Summer League shooting leapNorman Powell’s gravity and lineup impact🎧 Tap in with Haize on 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

    Was The Nic Claxton Trade Actually Bad? Bulls Shooting Problem May Be Overblown

  8. Aug 6

    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 versatility give Chicago two young forwards whose timelines and skill sets naturally fit together. Haize looks at how Buzelis’ perimeter scoring and Wilson’s physical, downhill, two-way pressure could complement each other. Matas can create space. Caleb can attack that space. Caleb can pull defenders toward the paint. Matas can punish defenses from the perimeter. That pairing could become the foundation of Chicago’s future identity. The conversation also gets into how Josh Giddey can connect both forwards in transition, why Norman Powell matters as a veteran scoring stabilizer, and why Tiago Splitter must give Wilson and Buzelis meaningful reps together instead of treating them like separate projects. Then Haize shifts to the development clock for Rob Dillingham, Dailyn Swain and Noa Essengue. Dillingham has the shortest evaluation window, Swain deserves at least two full seasons, and Essengue needs the longest runway because of his age, injuries and limited NBA sample. 🔥 Topics include: Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis as the Bulls’ next great duoWhy Chicago should not turn their development into a competitionHow Josh Giddey connects Wilson and BuzelisWhy the Bulls must protect the long-term visionRob Dillingham’s short evaluation windowWhat Dailyn Swain needs to prove in Year 1Why Noa Essengue deserves patienceHow Tiago Splitter should build evaluation lineupsWhich young Bulls fit the Giddey-Matas-Caleb coreBryson Graham’s future roster decisions🎧 Tap in with Haize on 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

    Caleb Wilson & Matas Buzelis: Bulls’ Next Great Duo? Plus The Development Clock Is Ticking
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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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