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The Chicago Bulls concluded their 2025-2026 season with a loss to the Dallas Mavericks, finishing with 31 wins and 51 losses. This marked their fewest wins since 2021 and their first postseason absence since then. The front office was recently dismissed for keeping the team in a stalemate. Despite the loss, the team secured better odds for the ninth overall pick in the draft lottery, with a 20.3% chance at a top four pick and a 4.5% chance at the first pick. The team also benefited from a boosted Portland pick, which is lottery-protected. This strategic loss positions the Bulls better for the upcoming lottery, signaling a genuine reset instead of a prolonged limbo.

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