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Haize discusses the Chicago Bulls' potential trade-up strategy in the 2026 NBA Draft to target top guard prospects.

The Chicago Bulls draft rumors are heating up fast, and Haize breaks down the latest chatter that the Bulls could explore trading up from the No. 15 pick into the top 10 of the 2026 NBA Draft to target one of the top guard prospects on the board. With Bryson Graham now leading the front office vision, the big question is simple: should the Bulls use pick No. 15 as ammunition to chase another foundational piece? Haize dives into three possible trade-up targets — Mikel Brown Jr., Keaton Wagler, and Kingston Flemings — and explains how each prospect fits the Bulls’ roster, Graham’s SLAP philosophy, and the long-term rebuild around Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, and the No. 4 pick. Mikel Brown Jr. brings high-level shot creation and offensive upside. Keaton Wagler offers size, feel, shooting, and lineup flexibility. Kingston Flemings may be the purest SLAP-style guard with downhill pressure, defensive competitiveness, and force. But which one is worth paying the price to move up? Haize also breaks down realistic trade partners for the Bulls, including the Hawks, Mavericks, Bucks, Warriors, Thunder, Heat, Kings, and Hornets. Plus, the Bulls brought in Chris Cenac Jr. for a predraft…

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Host: Haize

Topics covered

• NBA Draft
• Chicago Bulls
• Trade Rumors
• Guard Prospects
• Rebuild Strategy

Keywords

• Bulls
• draft
• trade up
• guard prospects
• Bryson Graham
• Mikel Brown Jr.
• Keaton Wagler
• Kingston Flemings

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Organizations: Chicago Bulls, B.R.E.A.K.S Media, Hawks, Mavericks, Bucks, Warriors, Thunder, Heat, Kings, Hornets

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