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Leonard Millers Is BREAKING OUT For Chicago Bulls
The Chicago Bulls’ 132–124 win over the Houston Rockets perfectly
captures the franchise’s new direction.
After moving on from veterans like Nikola Vučević, Coby White, and Ayo
Dosunmu at the deadline, Chicago has fully committed to its youth — and
it’s already paying off.
At the center of it all? Leonard Miller.
Leonard Miller Is a Problem
The 22-year-old forward is quickly emerging as a steal from the trade
deadline.
Against Houston:
17 points, 9 rebounds
7-of-11 shooting
2-of-3 from three
10 fourth-quarter points
Miller completely flipped the game late, bringing energy, scoring, and
momentum in crunch time.
Since arriving in Chicago, he’s been highly efficient:
56.6% from the field
35.9% from three
His archetype is clear: a high-motor, athletic combo forward who can run
the floor, crash the glass, and now stretch the defense.
The Bulls’ New Core
Chicago is building around two pillars:
Josh Giddey: 17.5 PPG, 9.1 AST — elite jumbo playmaker
Matas Buzelis: 16.2 PPG, 1.5 BLK — two-way modern wing
This team is now fast, unselfish, and offense-driven.
Billy Donovan’s Rotation
Starters:
Giddey / Tre Jones / Buzelis / Jalen Smith / Nick Richards
Key Bench Pieces:
Collin Sexton: 25 points off the bench, pure scoring punch
Leonard Miller: energy, rebounding, scoring upside
Rob Dillingham: shot creation and pace
Patrick Williams: defensive versatility
This is a young, flexible group built on pace and spacing.
The Identity Shift
Chicago ranks:
5th in assists (28.7 APG)
116.0 PPG offensively
But the tradeoff is clear:
26th in opponent PPG (120.3)
This team can score with anyone — but they’re still learning how to
defend.
The Big Picture
The Bulls are no longer chasing mediocrity — they’ve picked a direction.
Now it’s about development:
Evaluating Miller, Dillingham, and Sexton
Building around Giddey’s playmaking
Unlocking Buzelis’ two-way ceiling
If Leonard Miller keeps trending like this, Chicago may have found their
long-term starting power forward.
In this video, Cyro Asseo breaks down:
Leonard Miller’s breakout performance
The Bulls’ new offensive identity
Billy Donovan’s rotation and young core
Why Chicago’s rebuild is finally taking shape
Did the Bulls just find a hidden gem at the deadline?
#bulls #leonardmiller #joshgiddey #nbaanalysis #nba2026 #cyroasseo #hoopshype #matasbuzelis #nbanews #chicagobulls
Socials:
https://twitter.com/CyroAsseo
https://www.instagram.com/cyroasseo/
DAILY NBA SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDesOrrherhLV2GhZdn9Jw
NFL Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJK3m3ugeQdmDnq1PHLy60Q
Portfolio: www.cyroasseo.com
Jersey swaps by: https://www.instagram.com/jerseyxswap/
Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more!
I own none of the footage in the video, it is intended for the purposes of critique and education.
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By Cyro AsseoThe Chicago Bulls’ 132–124 win over the Houston Rockets perfectly
captures the franchise’s new direction.
After moving on from veterans like Nikola Vučević, Coby White, and Ayo
Dosunmu at the deadline, Chicago has fully committed to its youth — and
it’s already paying off.
At the center of it all? Leonard Miller.
Leonard Miller Is a Problem
The 22-year-old forward is quickly emerging as a steal from the trade
deadline.
Against Houston:
17 points, 9 rebounds
7-of-11 shooting
2-of-3 from three
10 fourth-quarter points
Miller completely flipped the game late, bringing energy, scoring, and
momentum in crunch time.
Since arriving in Chicago, he’s been highly efficient:
56.6% from the field
35.9% from three
His archetype is clear: a high-motor, athletic combo forward who can run
the floor, crash the glass, and now stretch the defense.
The Bulls’ New Core
Chicago is building around two pillars:
Josh Giddey: 17.5 PPG, 9.1 AST — elite jumbo playmaker
Matas Buzelis: 16.2 PPG, 1.5 BLK — two-way modern wing
This team is now fast, unselfish, and offense-driven.
Billy Donovan’s Rotation
Starters:
Giddey / Tre Jones / Buzelis / Jalen Smith / Nick Richards
Key Bench Pieces:
Collin Sexton: 25 points off the bench, pure scoring punch
Leonard Miller: energy, rebounding, scoring upside
Rob Dillingham: shot creation and pace
Patrick Williams: defensive versatility
This is a young, flexible group built on pace and spacing.
The Identity Shift
Chicago ranks:
5th in assists (28.7 APG)
116.0 PPG offensively
But the tradeoff is clear:
26th in opponent PPG (120.3)
This team can score with anyone — but they’re still learning how to
defend.
The Big Picture
The Bulls are no longer chasing mediocrity — they’ve picked a direction.
Now it’s about development:
Evaluating Miller, Dillingham, and Sexton
Building around Giddey’s playmaking
Unlocking Buzelis’ two-way ceiling
If Leonard Miller keeps trending like this, Chicago may have found their
long-term starting power forward.
In this video, Cyro Asseo breaks down:
Leonard Miller’s breakout performance
The Bulls’ new offensive identity
Billy Donovan’s rotation and young core
Why Chicago’s rebuild is finally taking shape
Did the Bulls just find a hidden gem at the deadline?
#bulls #leonardmiller #joshgiddey #nbaanalysis #nba2026 #cyroasseo #hoopshype #matasbuzelis #nbanews #chicagobulls
Socials:
https://twitter.com/CyroAsseo
https://www.instagram.com/cyroasseo/
DAILY NBA SHOW: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBDesOrrherhLV2GhZdn9Jw
NFL Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJK3m3ugeQdmDnq1PHLy60Q
Portfolio: www.cyroasseo.com
Jersey swaps by: https://www.instagram.com/jerseyxswap/
Thanks for watching and stay tuned for more!
I own none of the footage in the video, it is intended for the purposes of critique and education.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices