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Four Biggest Takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' 2026 NBA Summer League

The Bulls saw encouraging performances from their newest franchise cornerstone, flashes of what first-year head coach Tiago Splitter wants this team to become and unexpected contributions from players fighting to earn an NBA opportunity. At the same time, a pair of first-round picks reminded everyone that development is rarely a straight line.Wilson rarely forced shots. He played within the flow of the offense, consistently made the right read and displayed the versatility that made him one of t...

Bulls vs. Lakers Summer League Preview: How to Watch, Lineups & Odds

After grabbing a win against the Washington Wizards in their previous game, the energy of the Bulls seems to be high. Tuesday night’s game highlighted impressive performances by Caleb Wilson and Jaylin Sellers, setting the tone for their fourth game vs. L.A.Tonight will be a test to see if Chicago can close out their time at Summer League on a high note prior to heading back to the Windy City for training camp.Wilson is averaging 24.3 points, 7.0 rebounds, 3.0 blocks and 1.3 steals per game thro...

Bulls Fall Short to Jazz, 80-63, in Their Second Game At Summer League

The first points on the board came from Noa Essengue, in an efficient drive to the basket for a tip into the hoop. The Bulls may have started off slower than they would have liked, but the momentum picked up shortly after the first half commenced. Chicago struggled from beyond the arc, missing many open threes, which made it difficult for them to capitalize on their defensive stops. Despite key players from the Jazz being out, including Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey, Chicago seemed to be fallin...

Caleb Wilson’s NBA Debut: 35 Points and a Glimpse of the Future

Wilson announced his arrival in his Summer League debut against the Memphis Grizzlies, attaining 35 points in a 97-96 loss. The former North Carolina forward set the tone from the opening tip, displaying the scoring ability, confidence and versatility that made him one of the most highly regarded prospects in the draft class.The performance was even more meaningful considering the road Wilson took to get there. After suffering a season-ending thumb injury during his freshman year at North Caroli...

Caleb Wilson Scores Record 35 Points as Bulls Fall to Grizzlies

All eyes were on Caleb Wilson — the Bulls' No. 4 overall draft pick — to show out in the first game in Las Vegas. Needless to say, he delivered. The former Tar Heel went into the game with a simple goal when asked by reporters a few days prior: to win. Although he didn't achieve that objective, Wilson had a performance that'll undoubtedly get Bulls fans excited about the future of their team. The 19-year-old forward scored 35 points on an efficient 12-of-21 shooting and an otherworldly 7-of-11 c...

Dailyn Swain Sees a Promising Future in Bulls' Talented Summer League Roster

The Chicago Bulls are heading to Las Vegas with one of the organization's most intriguing Summer League rosters in recent memory, and rookie Dailyn Swain has already noticed what sets this group apart.Headlining the group are lottery selections Caleb Wilson and Swain, while second-year forward Noa Essengue returns after a season-ending shoulder injury. The roster also includes two-way players like Jaylin Sellers and Tobe Awaka, along with several young players looking to prove they belong at the...

How Norman Powell Fits Into the Bulls’ Roster

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Bulls agreed to a two-year, $45 million contract with veteran guard Norman Powell, adding one of the NBA's most efficient and explosive offensive players to a young, developing roster. Powell is coming off the best season of his career after averaging 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists while earning his first All-Star selection.Few players in the league attack defenses as efficiently as the 33-year-old guard. He's capable of creating his own shot, t...

Bulls’ Caleb Wilson to Face Dybantsa, Peterson, Boozer in Summer League

When the Bulls released their NBA Summer League schedule, one storyline immediately stood out: Chicago's No. 4 overall pick is set to face each of the three players selected ahead of him—AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Cameron Boozer—in the team's first three games in Las Vegas.For Wilson, it's more than an opportunity to make his professional debut. It's an early measuring stick against the prospects who defined the top of this year's draft. For Bulls fans, it's the first chance to see how Chi...

Get to Know the Bulls' No. 15 Pick, Dailyn Swain

With the No. 15 pick, the Chicago Bulls didn’t chase flash, they chased function. Dailyn Swain arrives from Texas as one of the more intriguing ‘glue guy with upside’ prospects in the 2026 class, a player whose impact often shows up long before it ever hits the box score.There’s a reason players like Swain tend to stick in NBA rotations. They don’t need the offense built around them, they don’t force touches, and they usually find ways to contribute on winning plays. For a Bulls team that has sp...

What Bulls Fans Should Know About The No. 4 Pick, Caleb Wilson

The Chicago Bulls didn’t overthink it at No. 4: they took upside, athleticism, and long-term two-way potential in North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson. And while the flashes are loud, the full picture of what Chicago is getting is still coming into focus.There’s a reason Wilson stayed in the top tier of this draft conversation all year. He checks the modern NBA prototype box in almost every physical way: length, mobility, explosiveness, and defensive versatility. For a Bulls team that has struggl...

Bulls Double Down On Upside in NBA Draft with Wilson, Swain

The Chicago Bulls walked into the 2026 NBA Draft with a clear mandate: swing big on talent, bet on development, and finally define a long-term identity. With two first-round picks, they did exactly that, selecting North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and Texas wing Dailyn Swain at No. 15 in a two-move night that signals a full commitment to a youth-driven reset.
At No. 4, Wilson is the kind of pick that either looks obvious in hindsight or becomes the defining question of the Bulls’ fron...

More than a Broadcaster: Stacey King Was the Voice of Chicago Basketball

On Sunday, the Bulls announced that King had passed away at the age of 59. While the news marked the loss of a three-time NBA champion and beloved broadcaster, it also represented something deeper for Chicago sports fans. The city lost one of its most recognizable voices, a personality who helped define what Bulls basketball felt like for an entire generation.While King will forever be remembered as a member of the Bulls' first championship dynasty alongside Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and Ho...

Chicago Sky Back 'Girls In The Game' For 2026 Commissioner’s Cup

On June 2, the Chicago Sky suit up for their first matchup of the 2026 Commissioner’s Cup—locally supported by Magellan—against the Washington Mystics. The competition marks the Windy City squad’s first of six head-to-head matchups in the annual WNBA tournament—which commenced in 2021— and is described by the league as a mesh of both “elite competition” and “community impact”.  This year, the Sky selected local nonprofit Girls in the Game as their Commissioner’s Cup beneficiary, spotlighting the...

Billy Donovan’s Done, so What’s Next for the Bulls?

The end of Billy Donovan’s tenure with the Chicago Bulls doesn’t mark a single defining moment. Instead, it arrives as the culmination of drift.
Not quite failure, not quite success, but something far more frustrating: stagnation. Donovan was the Bulls’ head coach for six seasons, finishing with a 226-256 record (.469 win percentage). His departure from the team came after yet another year in which Chicago remained out of contention.
Now, with Donovan out, the Bulls are left staring at a questio...

The Departure of AKME: The Chicago Bulls Are Done Standing Still

For the first time in years, the Chicago Bulls have clarity. Not because of what they built, but because of what they finally walked away from.
The departures of Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley, the leaders of Chicago’s front office, mark the end of an era that never fully collapsed, but never truly took off either. And in today’s NBA, that middle ground is where franchises quietly lose years.
Chicago wasn’t a disaster, but it was something infinitely more frustrating: directionless.
When K...

Could The Brooklyn Nets Be A Threat Next Season?

The Brooklyn Nets didn’t just reset their roster this season— they redefined their timeline.
Moving on from Mikal Bridges and Cam Thomas made one thing clear: Brooklyn is no longer interested in sitting in the middle. This is a team building with intention now.
Brooklyn didn’t just lose talent— they gained flexibility, draft capital, and the ability to build a roster that actually fits together long-term instead of patching pieces into place.
And quietly, that new direction is starting to look a...

Why Is Matas Buzelis So Important to the Bulls’ Future?

The Chicago Bulls have spent the last several seasons searching for direction.
Roster changes, shifting timelines, and a constant balancing act between competing and rebuilding have left the franchise in a familiar position: somewhere in the middle of the NBA landscape. For a team with one of the league’s most historic legacies, that kind of uncertainty can feel especially frustrating.
But in the middle of that irresolution, one player has quietly begun to stand out.
Matas Buzelis — the 6-foot-1...

Derrick Rose’s Legacy Restored Bulls Franchise After Michael Jordan

When Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey rose into the rafters of the United Center on January 24, the moment felt heavier than a typical jersey retirement. It wasn’t just a celebration of a former MVP — it was a reckoning. A city, a franchise, and an entire generation of fans finally had the chance to say out loud what they had long known: Derrick Rose didn’t just play for the Chicago Bulls — he restored them.

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Jonathan Macri Talks Knicks' Hot Start, Brunson Injury | One on One Interviews

I catch up with Knicks Film School's Jonathan Macri to break down the New York Knicks' 7-3 start to the season, and what the Knicks offense could look like if Jalen Brunson is out for an extended period.

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