The Chicago Bulls’ trade deadline frenzy didn’t just reshape the roster — it completely changed their 2026 NBA Draft strategy 🧨🐂

After moving eight players and embracing a soft tank, Chicago now enters the draft with incredible flexibility, potential lottery positioning, and up to FOUR total draft picks. With building blocks in Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, and Noa Essengue, the Bulls no longer have to draft strictly for positional need — they can finally go Best Player Available.

Haize breaks down:

• Why the Bulls don’t have to force a center selection
• How Portland’s lottery-protected pick could convey
• Why the 33rd overall pick might be sneakily valuable
• What the Zach LaVine trade tree REALLY turned into
• Whether Arturas Karnisovas deserves more credit than fans admit

With full control of their future first-round picks, eight new second-rounders, and cap flexibility on the way, the Bulls are better positioned than they’ve been in years.

But can AK capitalize on it?

Follow: @BullCentralPod

Mailbag: 773-270-2799

Email: [email protected]

#ChicagoBulls #NBADraft #JoshGiddey #MatasBuzelis #ZachLaVine #NBA

Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPod

Get at us:

Email: [email protected]

Twitter:@BullsCentralPod

Phone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬

Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chicago-bulls-central/exclusive-content

Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy