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Bulls Don’t Need To Tank Anymore?! Bryson Graham’s First Summer Changed The Entire Plan
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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 offseason
- David Aldridge ranking Chicago’s summer No. 13
- Why the Bulls finally have a clear rebuild direction
- Caleb Wilson’s impact on the franchise outlook
- Why Norman Powell’s contract is smart team-building
- Nic Claxton, Zach Collins and flexible roster construction
- Why the Bulls may not need to tank under the new lottery system
- Can Chicago win games while still rebuilding?
- Jordan Hawkins as a buy-low shooting target
- Scoot Henderson as a big upside swing
- Why the 15th roster spot may be more valuable empty
🎧 Tap in with Haize on Chicago Bulls Central for the full breakdown!
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