Bulls 2026-27 Outlook: More Fun, More Talent… But Still A Development Team
About this episode
Haize discusses the Chicago Bulls' upcoming season, highlighting their talent and development focus.
The Chicago Bulls 2026-27 season is shaping up to be one of the most interesting years in recent franchise history — but fans need to understand what this team really is. Haize breaks down why the Bulls are more talented, more athletic, younger, longer, faster, and better constructed than last year’s 31-51 roster, but still very much a development team . The projected starting lineup of Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, and Nic Claxton gives Chicago real intrigue, while players like Tre Jones, Rob Dillingham, Dailyn Swain, Isaac Okoro, Patrick Williams, Leonard Miller, Noa Essengue, Jalen Smith, Zach Collins, Jaylin Sellers, and Tobe Awaka will battle for roles in camp. Summer League changed some expectations. Caleb Wilson looks ready for a real rotation role , while Dailyn Swain looked less ready than expected , and Noa Essengue still appears to be a developmental project . That does not kill anyone’s long-term outlook — but it does change what Chicago should expect from them early. Haize also dives into the Bulls’ biggest hurdles: shooting, half-court spacing, late-clock creation, point-of-attack defense, physicality, defensive rebounding, crowded forward…
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