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  <title>Chicago Bulls vs Raptors Postgame: What We Learned From Chicago’s Season Opener</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Chicago Bulls open the 2026–27 NBA season with a 135–92 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Locked On Bulls breaks down the opener, the early lessons, and where Chicago can improve as the season gets underway.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We discuss Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, and the Bulls’ young core, plus the offensive execution, defensive adjustments, and developing chemistry to watch moving forward.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s one game in an 82-game season, but there’s still plenty to learn. What can Chicago take from this matchup, and what adjustments would you like to see next game?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Subscribe to Locked On Bulls for your daily Chicago Bulls podcast, Bulls news, postgame reactions, and analysis. Your team. Every day.&lt;br&gt;Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!&lt;br&gt;Indeed&lt;br&gt;Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PrizePicks&lt;br&gt;Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Odoo&lt;br&gt;Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;KALSHI&lt;br&gt;Today&#39;s episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gametime&lt;br&gt;Today&#39;s episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FanDuel&lt;br&gt;This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:07:52 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>FIRST IMPRESSIONS: Bulls Caleb Wilson Makes His NBA Debut!</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Caleb Wilson makes his highly anticipated NBA debut with the Chicago Bulls! The CHGO Bulls crew shares their initial reactions to Wilson’s first regular-season game against the Toronto Raptors and breaks down what his performance means for Chicago’s future. Join Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and Will Gottlieb as they react to the Bulls’ season opener, discuss key takeaways, and look ahead to what Caleb Wilson and the young Bulls roster can accomplish in the 2026-27 NBA season.
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  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, Will Gottlieb</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/episodes/5970555</link>
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  <title>27 TURNOVERS?! 😳🐂 Bulls’ BIGGEST Problem EXPOSED + Caleb Wilson Bounce-Back Plan Before Bucks</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Chicago Bulls cannot simply wait for Nic Claxton to return and expect everything that went wrong against Toronto to disappear.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;On today’s &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central&lt;/strong&gt;, Haize breaks down the biggest problems exposed in Chicago’s 135-92 opening-night loss, how the Bulls can help rookie Caleb Wilson bounce back, and &lt;strong&gt;five specific changes Tiago Splitter needs before Friday’s matchup with Milwaukee&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chicago committed &lt;strong&gt;27 turnovers&lt;/strong&gt;, which led to &lt;strong&gt;35 Toronto points&lt;/strong&gt;, while the Raptors won the fast-break battle &lt;strong&gt;34-13&lt;/strong&gt;. Those categories overlap, so they should not be added together, but they show the same larger issue: Chicago repeatedly gave Toronto advantageous possessions before the Bulls could even establish their defense.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That’s why this isn’t simply a Nic Claxton conversation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Claxton can eventually help with rim protection, mobility and defensive coverage, but he cannot fix:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Forced passing decisions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Poor floor balance&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bad spacing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Perimeter containment&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Young players repeating the same mistake&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Veteran guards failing to stabilize ugly stretches&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;And Josh Giddey has to be better.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Giddey finished the opener with &lt;strong&gt;2 points on 1-for-10 shooting, 6 assists and 5 turnovers&lt;/strong&gt;. Chicago needs its lead organizer getting the Bulls into actions early, recognizing when the game needs a manageable possession and putting Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson in positions where their decisions are simpler.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then we get into Caleb.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Wilson’s NBA debut was eventful:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔥 16 points&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💪 4 rebounds&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔒 3 steals&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚫 1 block&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎯 7-for-21 FG&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📉 1-for-8 from three&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🚨 9 turnovers&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The solution should NOT be taking responsibility away from him.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Instead, Chicago needs to improve the &lt;strong&gt;quality of Caleb’s opportunities&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That means:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Using him as a screener&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Getting him rolling toward the rim&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Creating short-roll decisions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Giving him catches while already moving&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Using weak-side cuts&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Establishing early seals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Evaluating his three-point attempts individually rather than telling him to stop shooting entirely&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, the Bulls don’t have time to fix everything before Milwaukee.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;They DO have time to make five clear corrections:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Start with cleaner, executable possessions&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Make Tyler Herro work before he receives the ball&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Make Milwaukee defend the paint before settling for threes&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Finish defensive possessions with contact and rebounds&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Give every rotation group a clear offensive and defensive identity&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;This is now Tiago Splitter’s first major response test.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Bulls will still make mistakes.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;What matters Friday is whether we can SEE that Chicago understood what Toronto exposed and applied the correction.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 &lt;strong&gt;BULLS NATION: What needs the biggest improvement against Milwaukee — turnovers, Caleb’s decision-making, Josh Giddey’s leadership or Tiago Splitter’s rotations?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;👍 LIKE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🔔 SUBSCRIBE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🐂 Tap into &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central with Haize!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get at us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter:&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/BullsCentralPod&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;@BullsCentralPod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/brands&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/privacy&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:38:42 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>The B.R.E.A.K.S Media</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/episodes/5970183</link>
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  <title>BULLS GET DESTROYED 135-92  | Opening Night REALITY CHECK Hits HARD | LIVE POSTGAME</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;OPENING NIGHT COULD NOT HAVE GONE MUCH WORSE FOR THE CHICAGO BULLS.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;The Bulls were blown out &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;135-92 by the Toronto Raptors&lt;/strong&gt;, suffering a stunning &lt;strong&gt;43-point loss&lt;/strong&gt; in the first regular-season game of the Tiago Splitter era.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join &lt;strong&gt;Haize LIVE on Chicago Bulls Central&lt;/strong&gt; as we break down what went wrong, what this game exposed about Chicago’s young roster, and which problems can be fixed quickly versus which ones may become larger concerns.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The biggest takeaway is impossible to ignore:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago scored only 92 points while allowing Toronto to hang 135.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;That is exactly the type of regular-season reality check we talked about entering opening night.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🔥 &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LIVE POSTGAME TOPICS:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;• 😳 How the Bulls allowed a &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;43-point blowout&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;• 🧠 Why Chicago’s half-court offense struggled once Toronto took away the easy looks&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;• 🚨 What happened when the Bulls’ first offensive action failed&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;• 🔒 Why the defense could not survive consistently without &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Nic Claxton&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;• 🌟 What we learned from &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Matas Buzelis&lt;/strong&gt; in his first regular-season test&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 🐂 How rookie &lt;strong&gt;Caleb Wilson&lt;/strong&gt; handled his first NBA regular-season game&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 🧠 Whether &lt;strong&gt;Josh Giddey&lt;/strong&gt; created enough offense against Toronto’s length&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 🎯 How the Bulls used &lt;strong&gt;Jalen Smith&lt;/strong&gt; at center&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 👀 What Tiago Splitter could have adjusted sooner&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 📉 Whether the preseason optimism took a legitimate hit&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 🔄 What MUST change before the Bulls face Milwaukee&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;• 🏀 Why one ugly game doesn’t define the rebuild — but the response absolutely matters&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chicago came into the opener wanting to prove three things:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Create good offense against a set defense.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Stop mistakes from multiplying.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Adjust when the opponent exposes something.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Toronto put all three areas under serious pressure tonight.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Now the question becomes whether the Bulls can actually use this film and show meaningful corrections in Game 2.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;💬 &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;BULLS NATION: What concerned you MOST tonight — the offense, the defense, the effort or Tiago Splitter’s adjustments?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;👍 LIKE the stream&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🔔 SUBSCRIBE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🐂 Join &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Haize LIVE on Chicago Bulls Central&lt;/strong&gt; for the full postgame reaction!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get at us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter:&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/BullsCentralPod&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;@BullsCentralPod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/brands&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/privacy&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 10:59:37 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>The B.R.E.A.K.S Media</dc:creator>
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  <title>Raptors KLAW Bulls in 43-point embarrassment to open season</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The first game of the Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter era was a total disaster, with the Bulls suffering a historic 43-point loss to Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors. The Bulls got sucked into a perfect storm of bad, with the Raptors presenting a uniquely difficult matchup for a young roster just learning how to play together under a new head coach.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It was a mess up and down the lineup. Caleb Wilson&#39;s debut was marred by nine turnovers and a -45 in the box score, Josh Giddey played arguably his worst game as a Bull, and Matas Buzelis didn&#39;t do anything until garbage time. The Bulls&#39; best offense was often Norman Powell grifting, or the occasional Tre Jones drive to the basket. At least Jalen Smith was pretty good too.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The worst season-opening loss in franchise history was a harsh reminder of just how far the Bulls have to go, with Giddey and Buzelis&#39; struggles the most disappointing. The good news is there&#39;s nowhere to go but up.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email&amp;nbsp;&lt;a href=&quot;mailto:sales@bluewirepods.com&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot;&gt;sales@bluewirepods.com&lt;/a&gt;!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:58:42 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Jason Patt, Ricky O&#39;Donnell</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/episodes/5969616</link>
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  <title>BULLS POSTGAME: Caleb Wilson Makes NBA Debut as Bulls Fall to Raptors in Season Opener | CHGO Bulls</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Chicago Bulls open the 2026-27 NBA season with a tough loss to the Toronto Raptors, but No. 4 overall pick Caleb Wilson makes his highly anticipated NBA debut! Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson and Will Gottlieb break down Wilson’s first regular-season game, Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis’ struggles, and Norman Powell’s veteran leadership as Chicago looks to find its footing under new head coach Tiago Splitter. Join the CHGO Bulls crew for instant postgame reactions, key takeaways, and an honest breakdown of what this loss means for the Bulls’ young core and the start of a new era in Chicago basketball.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 03:43:02 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, Will Gottlieb</dc:creator>
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  <title>BULLS POSTCAST: Caleb Wilson shows a few flashes but the Chicago Bulls STRUGGLE in game 1 loss</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Caleb Wilson had a couple positive moments but overall, it was a struggle for the Chicago Bulls in their loss to the Toronto Raptors. Matas Buzelis &amp; Josh Giddey were non-factors, and the Bulls couldn&#39;t buy a bucket, start the season 0-1.
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  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 02:49:10 GMT</pubDate>

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  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 01:17:38 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Chicago Bulls Season Opener: It&#39;s all about Caleb Wilson</title>
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        &lt;p&gt;Happy Opening Night! The Chicago Bulls tip off their 2026-27 season in Toronto, and all eyes are on rookie Caleb Wilson as a new era of Bulls basketball begins. Dan Bernstein and Jason Bernstein break down what to watch for from Wilson in his first NBA season, what realistic expectations should be, and the key storylines surrounding the franchise&#39;s new direction. The guys also look back at NBA Opening Night, preview what could be an exciting and wide-open season across the league, and close things out with another edition of The Showdown.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;#chicagosports #chicago #sportstalk #danbernstein #chicagobulls #bulls&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Make sure to subscribe to..&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Dan Bernstein Unfiltered&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Forward Progress - A Chicago Bears Podcast 🏈&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;✅ Organization Win Championships: A Chicago Bulls Podcast 🏀&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;All links to YouTube, Apple, Spotify and more available on 312Sports.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Social&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Facebook -   / 312sportschicago  &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;X - https://x.com/312SportsChi&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Insta -   / 312sportschicago&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;See Privacy Policy at &lt;a href=&quot;https://art19.com/privacy&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://art19.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt; and California Privacy Notice at &lt;a href=&quot;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot; target=&quot;_blank&quot;&gt;https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info&lt;/a&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 21:00:00 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Chicago Bulls vs Toronto Raptors Pregame: Gameplan, Roster Construction, and Conference Standings With Amos Mina</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Kahlil McCuller and Amos Mina go over the Toronto Raptors roster and the big addition of Kawhi Leonard to see where he will add value to this young team with Scottie Barnes. They then breakdown some tactical gameplans for both teams to open this season, potential playoff positioning, and potential trades to end the show before tonight&#39;s regular season opener for both teams.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 20:35:00 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Bleav</dc:creator>
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  <title>Bulls LOCK IN Matas &amp; Noa! Norman Powell STAR Trade?! East Sends Chicago A WARNING</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Chicago Bulls just made two important long-term decisions — and the next ones could shape the entire rebuild. 👀🐂&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer react to Chicago officially exercising the 2027-28 team options on Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue, locking both young forwards in for another season. Matas is now set to make $7.58 million in 2027-28 and becomes extension-eligible next summer, while Noa remains under team control as Chicago continues evaluating his development. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The bigger question is what comes next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Matas averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 blocks last season, and if he takes another major leap, the Bulls could soon be talking about a nine-figure extension. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;So Haize and Pat debate:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If Matas averages around 21 points, six rebounds and two blocks this season, would you offer him five years and $150 million next summer?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The guys also discuss what a successful second season should look like for Noa Essengue, who is still only 19 and fighting for opportunities in a crowded young forward rotation.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then the conversation shifts to Norman Powell and a much bigger front-office question: should the Bulls eventually use him as part of a package for an established star instead of simply flipping him for future picks?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Powell is coming off an All-Star season after averaging 21.7 points per game while shooting 38% from three, and his contract includes a team option for 2027-28. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That flexibility could make him valuable in a major trade.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Haize and Pat discuss whether Chicago should eventually follow the type of path Indiana took when it traded for Pascal Siakam — using draft capital and movable contracts to accelerate the timeline around a young core. Would a proven All-Star next to Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey push Chicago toward real contention, or would that be rushing the rebuild?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, the guys react to the Eastern Conference already showing how brutal Chicago’s path could be.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Detroit opened the season with a win over Boston, while Philadelphia beat the defending champion Knicks. Chicago’s first nine games include seven matchups against Toronto, Boston, New York and Philadelphia, giving Tiago Splitter’s young roster an immediate test. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Pasted text &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The question is not just whether the Bulls win or lose.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Bulls have moved beyond simply collecting young talent. Now Bryson Graham has to decide when to pay, when to develop, and when to strike.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Matas and Noa contract decisions, debate Norman Powell’s value in a potential star trade, and ask whether Chicago is ready for one of the toughest opening stretches in the East.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!&lt;br&gt;Indeed&lt;br&gt;Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PrizePicks&lt;br&gt;Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Odoo&lt;br&gt;Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;KALSHI&lt;br&gt;Today&#39;s episode is brought to you by Kalshi. 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  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 16:06:22 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Zach Collins CLEARED! Nic Claxton OUT Longer… Who Has The BIGGEST First Week For Bulls?</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Chicago Bulls are getting one big man back just as another remains sidelined. 👀🐂&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer react to Zach Collins being fully cleared for practice and potentially being available for the season opener. With Nic Claxton expected to miss another two weeks, Collins’ return could become much more important than anyone expected heading into the first week of the 2026-27 NBA season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The guys break down what Collins can bring immediately, how Tiago Splitter should manage the center rotation, and whether Collins or Jalen Smith should get the first crack at replacing Claxton in the starting lineup.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chicago built much of its defensive identity around Claxton’s rim protection, switching ability, and versatility. Without him, the Bulls may have to adjust how aggressively they defend the perimeter and how much responsibility they put on Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Isaac Okoro, and the rest of the young core.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Haize and Pat also discuss the bigger concern: how much should Bulls fans worry about Claxton being out another two weeks?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Hamstring injuries can be tricky, and the Bulls cannot afford to rush one of their most important offseason additions back before he is ready. But every game Claxton misses is also another game Chicago has to build chemistry without its expected defensive anchor.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, the guys ask one of the most important questions heading into opening week:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Who has the biggest first week for the Bulls?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Is it Josh Giddey, who has to control the offense and set the tone? Is it Matas Buzelis, who needs to show his Year 3 leap is real? Is it rookie Caleb Wilson, who faces immediate expectations? Or is it Zach Collins, whose sudden importance may force him into a major role right away?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Bulls finally get to move from preseason questions to real answers. Claxton’s absence creates an early test, Collins’ return could stabilize the frontcourt, and the first week will give fans their first real look at which players are ready to carry bigger responsibilities.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down Zach Collins’ return, Nic Claxton’s extended absence, and which Bulls player has the most important first week of the season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!&lt;br&gt;Indeed&lt;br&gt;Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PrizePicks&lt;br&gt;Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Odoo&lt;br&gt;Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;KALSHI&lt;br&gt;Today&#39;s episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gametime&lt;br&gt;Today&#39;s episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FanDuel&lt;br&gt;This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:11:37 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Bulls Pick Up Matas &amp; Noa’s Options  + Caleb ROY Prediction &amp; Opening Night REALITY CHECK</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Chicago Bulls have officially picked up the 2027-28 rookie contract options on Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue — and now the real development work begins.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;On today’s &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central&lt;/strong&gt;, Haize breaks down what BOTH young forwards need to prove this season, previews Chicago’s opening-night matchup against Toronto, and puts &lt;strong&gt;five bold Bulls predictions&lt;/strong&gt; on the record for the 2026-27 season.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chicago exercised &lt;strong&gt;Matas Buzelis’ fourth-year option&lt;/strong&gt; at approximately $7.58 million and &lt;strong&gt;Noa Essengue’s third-year option&lt;/strong&gt; at approximately $5.97 million. These are existing rookie-contract options — &lt;strong&gt;not new extensions&lt;/strong&gt;. Matas becomes rookie-extension eligible in summer 2027, while Chicago’s next major Noa decision will be whether to exercise his fourth-year option for 2028-29.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The development conversations are very different.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For &lt;strong&gt;Noa Essengue&lt;/strong&gt;, the goal is to establish a dependable NBA identity built around physicality, defensive positioning, screening, cutting, running the floor and consistent engagement — even if the jumper remains inconsistent. Chicago also has a crowded forward group with Matas, Caleb Wilson, Leonard Miller, Dailyn Swain and Isaac Okoro, so meaningful reps may require a deliberate mix of NBA minutes and Windy City assignments. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;For &lt;strong&gt;Matas Buzelis&lt;/strong&gt;, the question is how much responsibility he can eventually carry. He enters the year after averaging &lt;strong&gt;16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 blocks&lt;/strong&gt;, while shooting 34.9% from three. The next step is becoming a more complete creator: beating the first defender, handling the help defender, staying involved when others have the advantage and making his defensive versatility more dependable.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then it’s &lt;strong&gt;OPENING NIGHT&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Toronto’s projected starting lineup features &lt;strong&gt;Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Kawhi Leonard, Scottie Barnes and Jakob Poeltl&lt;/strong&gt;, giving Chicago an immediate test against length, experience and physicality. Nic Claxton is out, while the source document lists Dailyn Swain and Jordan Hawkins as not expected to travel because of illness; Zach Collins, Leonard Miller, Isaac Okoro and Tobe Awaka were listed as probable on the October 21 morning report.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The biggest questions:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔥 Can Chicago move Toronto’s defense before attacking?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎯 Can Jalen Smith’s shooting pull Poeltl away from the paint?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔒 Can the Bulls protect the rim without over-helping?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👀 How do Matas and Caleb handle difficult defensive assignments?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧠 Which reserves give Tiago Splitter exactly what the starters need?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h2&gt;🔥 FIVE BOLD BULLS PREDICTIONS&lt;/h2&gt;&lt;ol&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Matas Buzelis averages 20+ PPG while shooting at least 37% from three.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Caleb Wilson wins Rookie of the Year.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Leonard Miller becomes Chicago’s leading bench scorer and averages at least 13 PPG.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Josh Giddey averages double-digit assists.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago finishes in the NBA’s top 15 in defensive rating.&lt;/strong&gt; Pasted text&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ol&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 &lt;strong&gt;Which prediction are YOU riding with — and which one are you saving to roast Haize about in April? 😂&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;👍 LIKE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🔔 SUBSCRIBE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🐂 Tap into &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central with Haize!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get at us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter:&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/BullsCentralPod&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;@BullsCentralPod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/brands&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/privacy&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 11:01:44 GMT</pubDate>

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  <description>&lt;p&gt;The CHGO Bulls crew preview the 2026-27 Chicago Bulls season, making predictions for wins, offensive and defensive rankings and more! A fresh season and a new rebuilding era kicks off Wednesday night for the Bulls. With Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter leading new young talent, what are realistic expectations for the campaign ahead? Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and Will Gottlieb make their picks for who will be the Bulls MVP, best offensive and defensive players and most improved player. Will Caleb Wilson or Matas Buzelis win any of those categories? What’s the best and worst case scenario for their win-loss record? Will the team make any in-season trades, and how many? The crew gets you ready for an exciting Bulls season!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 22:18:22 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, Will Gottlieb</dc:creator>
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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Cam Smith and K.C. Johnson preview the Bulls’ upcoming season, breaking down Caleb Wilson’s impressive preseason, Matas Buzelis’ growth and what to expect from Josh Giddey. Plus, they reveal their X-factors, make bold predictions and discuss the NBA’s most intriguing storylines.&lt;/p&gt;
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  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 21:46:16 GMT</pubDate>

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  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 19:20:01 GMT</pubDate>

  <dc:creator>Robert Victor</dc:creator>
  <link>https://sportspyder.com/nba/chicago-bulls/episodes/5963924</link>
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  <title>1st-Round Pick WAIVED?! 👀🐂 Should Bulls BET On Walter Clayton Jr. + Matas &amp; Caleb Face REAL Test</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;A former first-round pick just hit waivers, and the Chicago Bulls have an open roster spot. Should Bryson Graham take the swing?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;On today’s &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central&lt;/strong&gt;, Haize breaks down whether Chicago should investigate &lt;strong&gt;Walter Clayton Jr.&lt;/strong&gt;, why &lt;strong&gt;Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson’s biggest opening-night test may come on defense&lt;/strong&gt;, and the &lt;strong&gt;three things the Bulls must prove during the first week of the regular season&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Memphis waived Clayton on October 19 while trimming its roster. He was selected &lt;strong&gt;18th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft&lt;/strong&gt;, and there is currently &lt;strong&gt;no verified Bulls pursuit&lt;/strong&gt;. The conversation is simply whether Chicago should consider him now that he is available.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Clayton’s profile is intriguing because he has shown both scoring and playmaking ability. In his final season at Florida, he averaged &lt;strong&gt;18.3 points, 4.2 assists and shot 38.6% from three&lt;/strong&gt;. As an NBA rookie, he averaged &lt;strong&gt;7.8 points and 4.0 assists&lt;/strong&gt;, but his three-point percentage fell to &lt;strong&gt;30.7%&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chicago could potentially develop him as:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;🧠 A secondary ball-handler next to Josh Giddey&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🎯 A creator for developmental lineups&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;🔥 A guard who can relocate and shoot after giving up the ball&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;But Chicago already has &lt;strong&gt;Giddey, Tre Jones, Norman Powell and Buddy Hield&lt;/strong&gt; on standard deals, while Jordan Hawkins, Jaylin Sellers and Tobe Awaka occupy the three two-way spots. That means the Bulls would need an actual development plan, not simply excitement over Clayton’s draft pedigree.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then we turn to opening night.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With &lt;strong&gt;Nic Claxton unavailable&lt;/strong&gt;, Chicago’s young forwards will face a serious defensive responsibility against Toronto. The source document frames a possible matchup with &lt;strong&gt;Matas defending Kawhi Leonard and Caleb taking Scottie Barnes&lt;/strong&gt;, while emphasizing that this is a proposed matchup, not an announced coaching decision. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The key isn’t whether Matas and Caleb shut down elite scorers.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;It’s whether they:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Communicate through screens&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Help at the correct time&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Recover under control&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Stay disciplined when contesting shots&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Finish possessions with rebounds&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;That defensive partnership may tell us more about their long-term fit together than one big scoring night. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, Chicago opens with &lt;strong&gt;Toronto, Milwaukee and Washington&lt;/strong&gt;, including an early back-to-back. Haize lays out three things the Bulls need to prove:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔥 Create quality offense when transition disappears&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧠 Play aggressively without giving away possessions&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📈 Show that Tiago Splitter and the players can adjust from game to gamE&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 &lt;strong&gt;Would you use Chicago’s final roster spot on Walter Clayton Jr., and what matters more opening night: Matas and Caleb scoring big or defending well together?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;👍 LIKE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🔔 SUBSCRIBE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🐂 Tap into &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central with Haize!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get at us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter:&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/BullsCentralPod&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;@BullsCentralPod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/brands&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/privacy&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:30:58 GMT</pubDate>

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  <description>&lt;p&gt;Who are the BEST and WORST teams in the NBA heading into the 2026-27 season? With opening night just around the corner, Locked On NBA Daily reveals its official 30-team NBA Power Rankings, organized into S-through-F tiers! Wes Goldberg, Matt Moore and Haize unveil rankings voted on by hosts from all 30 Locked On NBA team podcasts, debating the biggest surprises, overrated contenders and underrated playoff hopefuls. The Oklahoma City Thunder, San Antonio Spurs and defending champion New York Knicks headline the exclusive S Tier. But do Victor Wembanyama&#39;s Spurs belong alongside the NBA&#39;s elite? Meanwhile, the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Lakers, Houston Rockets and Boston Celtics are among the teams trying to break into that top group. And why are Giannis Antetokounmpo&#39;s Miami Heat only in the B Tier? Are the Golden State Warriors really a C-tier team? Have the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings hit rock bottom?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, reactions from Locked On team hosts and predictions for which teams will rise or fall. Follow &amp; Subscribe on all Podcast platforms…&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-nba Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA &amp; More&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 https://lockedonpodcasts.com/leagues/nba Follow the Locked On Podcast Network Twitter&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📲 https://twitter.com/LockedOnNetwork TikTok&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;📲 https://www.tiktok.com/@lockedonsports Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! | Offers: &lt;a href=&quot;https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/&quot; rel=&quot;noopener noreferrer&quot;&gt;https://lockedonpodcasts.com/offers/&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PrizePicks Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;KALSHI Today&#39;s episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next. Gametime Today&#39;s episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FanDuel This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>NBA SEASON PREVIEW: Predicting NBA Playoffs, Conference Finals &amp; NBA Champions | CHGO Bulls Podcast</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:08:00 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>PRESS CONFERENCE: Tiago Splitter, Caleb Wilson &amp; Zach Collins on Bulls’ Season Opener Expectations</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Tiago Splitter, Caleb Wilson, and Zach Collins speak to the media ahead of the Chicago Bulls’ 2026-27 NBA regular season opener this Wednesday, October 21, against the Toronto Raptors! Hear from the Bulls’ head coach and key players as they discuss expectations for the season, team preparation, and what Chicago needs to do to start strong. With a new era under Splitter and rookie Caleb Wilson ready to make his mark, find out what to expect as the Bulls begin their regular season journey. Stay tuned to CHGO Bulls for the latest Chicago Bulls news, press conferences, player interviews, and in-depth NBA analysis!
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  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:45:43 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Bulls Linked To Dalton Knecht! Is P-Will OUT Of The Rotation + Did Tiago Find The Formula?</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;The Chicago Bulls may not be done reshaping the roster, and Dalton Knecht is now a name to watch. 👀🐂&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer react to reporting that the Los Angeles Lakers contacted Chicago about Dalton Knecht, with the Bulls mentioned alongside Milwaukee and Utah as teams the Lakers reached out to while trying to trim their roster. Knecht was the No. 17 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, but his value has fallen after an uneven start to his career. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The guys debate whether Bryson Graham should take another low-cost swing on a former first-round pick after already finding developmental value in players like Leonard Miller and Jordan Hawkins. Would Knecht’s movement shooting fit next to Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson? Or does Chicago already have too many players competing for similar perimeter minutes?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And if the Lakers may eventually release him, should the Bulls give up anything at all?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Haize and Pat also dive into the growing concern around Patrick Williams.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Williams averaged just 12.1 minutes, 5.6 points and 2.8 rebounds during preseason, while shooting 28.6% from three. Those numbers are not disastrous in isolation, but they become much harder to ignore when Williams is earning $18 million this season and competing with Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Leonard Miller and Isaac Okoro for forward minutes. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The question is no longer simply whether Patrick Williams can become the player Chicago once hoped for.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Does he even belong in Tiago Splitter’s best rotation right now?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The guys discuss whether his salary should matter when setting the rotation, whether the Bulls need to rebuild his trade value, and if attaching an asset to move the contract would actually help the rebuild.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plus, Haize and Pat break down one of the most encouraging developments from preseason: Tiago Splitter may already be finding the style that best fits this roster.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chicago has emphasized offensive rebounding, aggressive switching, quick decisions and relentless rim pressure. In the preseason finale against Minnesota, the Bulls scored 133 points, 76 points in the paint, grabbed 17 offensive rebounds and threw down 15 dunks. &amp;nbsp; &amp;nbsp;Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That raises a fascinating question: what if Chicago’s biggest advantage is not elite shooting or star power, but simply being more athletic, more aggressive and better at creating extra possessions than opponents?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;With players like Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Leonard Miller, Jalen Smith and Tobe Awaka, Splitter may have the personnel to make offensive rebounding and rim pressure part of the Bulls’ identity.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Bulls may not have a superstar-driven identity yet, but Tiago Splitter appears to be building one around pace, physicality, extra possessions and aggressive young players.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Now Bryson Graham has another decision to make: keep collecting upside plays like Dalton Knecht, or trust the roster already in place.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Dalton Knecht trade buzz, Patrick Williams’ uncertain role and whether Tiago Splitter has already found the formula that can make Chicago better than the sum of its parts.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br&gt;Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!&lt;br&gt;Indeed&lt;br&gt;Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PrizePicks&lt;br&gt;Visit https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNBA and use code LOCKEDONNBA and get $150 if you win your first $5 lineup!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Odoo&lt;br&gt;Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;KALSHI&lt;br&gt;Today&#39;s episode is brought to you by Kalshi. For a limited time, Download Kalshi and use code Locked On to get $25 when you trade $25. Kalshi. Trade what’s next.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Gametime&lt;br&gt;Today&#39;s episode is brought to you by Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase. Terms and conditions apply.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FanDuel&lt;br&gt;This season, FanDuel is making the excitement go beyond what happens on the field with the all-new FanDuel Rewards Club, featuring exclusive offers, surprises, and more. Every week, check the FanDuel app to see what’s waiting for you or visit https://FANDUEL.COM &amp;nbsp;to get started.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:57:09 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Bulls Linked To Dalton Knecht AND Moussa Cissé 👀🐂 + Giddey’s NEW Weapon &amp; Bryson’s BIG Test</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The Chicago Bulls now have TWO different roster opportunities to monitor, and they solve completely different problems.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;On today’s &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central&lt;/strong&gt;, Haize breaks down the Bulls’ reported links to &lt;strong&gt;Dalton Knecht&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;Moussa Cissé&lt;/strong&gt;, Josh Giddey’s developing lob game with Chicago’s athletic young core, and what Bryson Graham should do if this Bulls team starts winning faster than expected.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Lakers have reportedly communicated with Chicago while trying to move &lt;strong&gt;Dalton Knecht&lt;/strong&gt;, while separate reporting connects the Bulls to &lt;strong&gt;Moussa Cissé if Dallas waives him&lt;/strong&gt;. The Knecht situation establishes contact. The Cissé situation is conditional on him becoming available. Neither means Chicago has completed a move. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Knecht gives Chicago another potential perimeter scorer. His production dropped from &lt;strong&gt;9.1 points per game on 37.6% from three in 2024-25&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;4.2 points on 34.2% from deep last season&lt;/strong&gt;, so Chicago would need a clear plan for why his game could improve in a different role. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;But the roster is already crowded with shooters and young perimeter players.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Buddy Hield. Jordan Hawkins. Jaylin Sellers. Dailyn Swain.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;That makes the question bigger than whether Knecht has talent. Chicago has to determine whether adding him is worth the minutes, coaching attention and roster space. Pasted text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Cissé offers something very different.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;In 38 games last season, he averaged &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4.5 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in just 13.9 minutes&lt;/strong&gt;, shooting 57.4% from the field. His appeal would be a simple role built around screening, rolling, finishing, rim protection and rebounding. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The downside?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;He offers little perimeter spacing, attempted no threes last season and shot &lt;strong&gt;46.9% from the free-throw line&lt;/strong&gt;. Chicago would need to know whether his defense and rebounding outweigh those offensive limitations. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Bulls currently have their three two-way spots occupied and have &lt;strong&gt;14 standard-contract players&lt;/strong&gt;, meaning one standard roster spot remains. Adding both Knecht and Cissé would require another roster move. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;My lean?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Investigate Cissé first if Dallas makes him available&lt;/strong&gt;, while keeping the Knecht conversation alive if Los Angeles makes the price favorable. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then we turn to &lt;strong&gt;Josh Giddey&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Giddey acknowledged that throwing lobs is something he has not done much throughout his career. Now he has &lt;strong&gt;Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Nic Claxton, Leonard Miller and Noa Essengue&lt;/strong&gt; as potential vertical targets. Pasted text (2)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A credible lob threat can change how a defense guards Giddey before the ball ever leaves his hands. The big may step toward Josh, stay attached to the roller, or force a third defender to help. That can create a finish, lob, corner three or extra pass. Pasted text (2)&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What happens if the Bulls are better than expected?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Bryson Graham’s biggest challenge may come if Caleb, Matas, Giddey and the young core start winning early. The front office has to understand whether that success is sustainable before spending future assets to chase more of it. Pasted text (2)&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🔥 &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Today on Chicago Bulls Central:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Dalton Knecht vs Moussa Cissé&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Which player better fits Chicago’s final roster spot&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why Knecht would need a clear development plan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why Cissé’s rebounding and rim protection are intriguing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The Jalen Smith factor in any Knecht trade&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Josh Giddey developing his lob game&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Caleb, Matas, Claxton, Leonard and Noa as vertical threats&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why shooting helps create lob opportunities&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How to judge Giddey’s passing beyond assists&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What Bryson Graham should do if Chicago starts winning&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;When a trade should accelerate the rebuild&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why a hot month should NOT dictate the entire plan&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 &lt;strong&gt;Who would YOU rather use the final roster spot on: Dalton Knecht, Moussa Cissé or nobody yet?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;👍 LIKE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🔔 SUBSCRIBE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🐂 Tap into &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central with Haize!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get at us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter:&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/BullsCentralPod&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;@BullsCentralPod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/brands&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/privacy&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 11:16:27 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Tiago Splitter Sends Caleb Wilson A MESSAGE 👀🐂 + Bulls Need A CLOSER? Full-Court PRESS Could Be A Weapon</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tiago Splitter wants Caleb Wilson to become special. That doesn’t mean every possession should become the Caleb Wilson show.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;On today’s &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central&lt;/strong&gt;, Haize breaks down Splitter’s approach to developing Caleb, whether the Bulls truly need an isolation scorer to take the next step, and why Chicago’s full-court pressure could become a legitimate weapon with this roster’s length and athleticism.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Following the preseason finale, Splitter praised Caleb’s willingness to learn and request extra film work while also making one thing clear:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;“It’s not the Caleb Show every night.”&lt;/strong&gt; Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;That gives us the bigger developmental question.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Can Caleb learn to recognize &lt;strong&gt;what the possession needs from him&lt;/strong&gt;, rather than simply hunting touches?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes that means attacking.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes screening.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes moving the ball.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Sometimes keeping an advantage alive for somebody else.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Chicago’s goal should be developing Caleb’s &lt;strong&gt;judgment alongside his skill set&lt;/strong&gt;. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then we go &lt;strong&gt;FACTS OR CAP&lt;/strong&gt;:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧢 &lt;strong&gt;The Bulls can’t take the next step without an isolation scorer.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;My verdict?&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;CAP as an absolute statement.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;But dependable individual creation DOES matter when Chicago’s movement offense gets disrupted. The bigger goal should be developing players who can force a defense to react, whether that advantage starts through isolation, a ball screen, a handoff, a mismatch or attacking a closeout. Pasted text&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;That means different assignments for different Bulls:&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🔥 Norman Powell gets decisive scoring possessions.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🌟 Matas Buzelis learns what to do when the &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;second defender&lt;/strong&gt; arrives.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🐂 Caleb builds a smaller menu of repeatable advantages.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🧠 Josh Giddey must punish clean scoring opportunities enough to strengthen his passing. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And finally, we break down Splitter’s use of &lt;strong&gt;full-court pressure&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Splitter specifically identified &lt;strong&gt;Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue&lt;/strong&gt; as long, mobile defenders who can help Chicago “make the court a little smaller” and disrupt opponents after certain stoppages. The goal doesn’t have to be a steal every possession. Making an opponent start its offense later and less comfortably can already create value. Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔥 &lt;strong&gt;Today on Chicago Bulls Central:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Caleb Wilson’s developmental leash&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What “It’s not the Caleb Show” actually means&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Splitter’s accountability standard&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Why Caleb asking for additional film matters&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Facts or Cap on Chicago needing an isolation scorer&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Norman Powell’s role in difficult possessions&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Matas learning to beat the second defender&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Caleb’s repeatable creation package&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Josh Giddey balancing scoring and passing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chicago’s full-court pressure&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Isaac Okoro’s potential role at the point of attack&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Caleb, Matas and Noa can use their length&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What Bulls fans should watch beyond steals&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Bulls Nation voicemails&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 &lt;strong&gt;With six seconds left and the offense broken, who do YOU trust most with the ball right now: Powell, Matas or Giddey?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;👍 LIKE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🔔 SUBSCRIBE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🐂 Tap into &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central with Haize!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get at us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter:&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/BullsCentralPod&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;@BullsCentralPod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/brands&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/privacy&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:44:32 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>The Big Red Bus - Episode 284 - Extending Miller and The Giddey Debate</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;Recorded just before Friday&#39;s last preseason game, See Red Fred and the Podfather Doug Thonus discuss Noa Essengue&#39;s progress, a potential contract extension with Leonard Miller, and the debate around Josh Giddey.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt; &lt;p&gt;Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See &lt;a href=&quot;https://pcm.adswizz.com&quot;&gt;pcm.adswizz.com&lt;/a&gt; for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.&lt;/p&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 11:48:20 GMT</pubDate>

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  <title>Leonard Miller FORCED His Way Into The Rotation 🔥🐂 + Bulls’ 2027 Watchlist Gets SERIOUS</title>
  <description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;The preseason is OVER, and now Tiago Splitter has some real decisions to make.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;On today’s &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central&lt;/strong&gt;, Haize breaks down which Bulls actually earned meaningful regular-season opportunities, who still has work to do, and how this preseason may have changed Chicago’s rotation entering opening night.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The Bulls finished preseason &lt;strong&gt;3-2&lt;/strong&gt;, closing with a &lt;strong&gt;133-116 win over Minnesota&lt;/strong&gt;. The finale featured &lt;strong&gt;34 assists, 76 points in the paint and 17 offensive rebounds&lt;/strong&gt;, giving Chicago several different ways to manufacture offense beyond isolation scoring.  Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;The biggest winner?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔥 &lt;strong&gt;Leonard Miller.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Across five preseason games, Miller averaged &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;16.4 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.0 assists while shooting 62.0% from the field and 55.6% from three&lt;/strong&gt;. The shooting will come back toward earth, but his scoring efficiency, rebounding and consistent production gave Splitter a legitimate reason to test him with real regular-season minutes.  Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Jordan Hawkins&lt;/strong&gt; also made a huge late push, finishing the preseason finale with &lt;strong&gt;14 points, four made threes, three assists, two steals and a block&lt;/strong&gt;. He went &lt;strong&gt;6-for-8 from three across his two appearances&lt;/strong&gt;, giving Chicago another shooting weapon worth testing.  Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Meanwhile, &lt;strong&gt;Jalen Smith&lt;/strong&gt; averaged &lt;strong&gt;11.0 points and 5.8 rebounds&lt;/strong&gt;, while &lt;strong&gt;Tre Jones totaled 17 assists against only three turnovers&lt;/strong&gt; in his three appearances. Both reinforced how valuable dependable skills can be around a young roster.  Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;We also evaluate &lt;strong&gt;Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, Jaylin Sellers, Tobe Awaka and Patrick Williams&lt;/strong&gt;, including what each player actually needs to show to earn more opportunities once the games count.  Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And the biggest concern entering opening week?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Defense.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;Chicago committed &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;30 fouls and allowed 40 Minnesota free throws&lt;/strong&gt; in the preseason finale. With Nic Claxton, Zach Collins, Isaac Okoro and Tobe Awaka all unavailable, we still have not seen Splitter’s full defensive rotation.  Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Then we look ahead.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;👀 &lt;strong&gt;Who belongs on the Bulls’ 2027 watchlist?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Brice Sensabaugh&lt;/strong&gt; as a potential affordable scoring wing&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Anthony Black&lt;/strong&gt; as a big guard with defensive and creation upside&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Karl-Anthony Towns&lt;/strong&gt; as the major veteran swing if Chicago proves ready to compete&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;These are conditional possibilities based on contracts and fit, not reports that Chicago is pursuing all three.  Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Anthony Black may be the most intriguing young option. Recent reporting indicates rival executives are wondering whether Orlando could explore a deal if extension talks fail, though another executive expects Orlando to keep him. Black averaged &lt;strong&gt;15.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists&lt;/strong&gt;, but his &lt;strong&gt;33.3% three-point shooting&lt;/strong&gt; remains a key fit question beside Josh Giddey.  Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;And KAT?&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;A rival executive has identified Chicago as one of the teams with a plausible future path based on cap space and fit, but Towns would first need to decline his roughly &lt;strong&gt;$61 million player option&lt;/strong&gt; to become a 2027 free agent.  Pasted text&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🔥 &lt;strong&gt;Today on Chicago Bulls Central:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;Who actually earned regular-season minutes&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Leonard Miller’s incredible preseason&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jordan Hawkins’ late shooting surge&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Jalen Smith and Tre Jones proving their value&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What Swain, Noa, Sellers and Awaka still need to show&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Patrick Williams’ place in the rotation battle&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Chicago’s 30-foul defensive problem&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Tiago Splitter’s likely opening rotation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Anthony Black’s contract situation&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Brice Sensabaugh as an affordable scoring target&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;What would have to happen for KAT to become realistic&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;How Caleb, Matas and the young core should determine Chicago’s future spending&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;💬 &lt;strong&gt;Who earned the BIGGEST regular-season opportunity, and which 2027 target interests you most: Anthony Black, Sensabaugh or KAT?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;👍 LIKE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🔔 SUBSCRIBE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/CEOHaize&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;🐂 Tap into &lt;/a&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Chicago Bulls Central with Haize!&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Get at us:&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.com&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Twitter:&lt;a href=&quot;https://twitter.com/BullsCentralPod&quot; rel=&quot;nofollow&quot;&gt;@BullsCentralPod&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬&lt;/p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Advertising Inquiries: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/brands&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/brands&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Privacy &amp; Opt-Out: &lt;a href=&#39;https://redcircle.com/privacy&#39;&gt;https://redcircle.com/privacy&lt;/a&gt;</description>
  <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 11:35:39 GMT</pubDate>

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