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Locked On Bulls podcast is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Chicago Bulls and the NBA. Hosts Cordaro ‘Haize’ Johnso... more

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Number 1: Who Will Be The Bulls’ MVP This Season? Plus One Player Who May Not Finish The Year In Chicago
The Chicago Bulls are heading into the 2026-27 NBA season with a rebuilt roster, new expectations, and plenty of questions about who will actually define the year. 👀🐂 On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer make their early season predictions for the new-look Bulls, starting with one major question: who will be the MVP of the Bulls’ season? Could it be Josh Giddey, if he takes another step as a lead playmaker, scorer, and core piece? Could Matas Buzelis become the most important player if his Year 3 leap arrives? Could Nic Claxton be the answer because of how much Chicago needs his defense, rim protection, rebounding, and identity-setting presence? Or could Norman Powell become the steady veteran scorer who helps the Bulls win more games than expected? The guys also debate which Bulls player could be the biggest surprise of the season, either in a good or bad way. From Rob Dillingham, Jaylin Sellers, Patrick Williams, Isaac Okoro, Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, Jalen Smith, Tre Jones, Zach Collins, and more, Chicago has several players who could change the conversation with a breakout year — or disappoint if they fail to find a role. Plus, Haize and Pat look at which Bulls player may not finish the season on the roster. With trade deadline decisions coming, roster balance questions, bench scoring needs, and Bryson Graham still shaping the team’s long-term vision, someone on this roster could become a trade candidate before the year is over. Topics Include: Who will be the Bulls’ MVP in 2026-27? Josh Giddey’s case as Chicago’s most valuable player Matas Buzelis’ chance to become the Bulls’ breakout star Nic Claxton’s defensive impact on the season Norman Powell’s importance as a veteran scorer Most surprising Bulls player this season Good surprises vs. bad surprises on the roster Which Bulls player could be moved before the season ends? Trade deadline candidates for Chicago Bryson Graham’s long-term roster decisions The Bulls have more talent, more youth, and more flexibility than they have had in recent years — but now the season has to reveal who is actually part of the future. The MVP of the season may not be the highest scorer. The biggest surprise may not be the player fans expect. And the first player moved may tell us exactly how Bryson Graham views this roster. 🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat make their predictions for the Bulls’ season MVP, biggest surprise, and which player may not finish the year in Chicago. Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 29, 202628min
Number 2: Bulls Miss On Kuminga & Mathurin… Can Bryson Graham Still Find A Bench Scorer?
The Chicago Bulls’ offseason search for more scoring and upside took another hit as Jonathan Kuminga chose the Minnesota Timberwolves over the Bulls, Lakers, and Trail Blazers. 👀🐂 On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down what Kuminga choosing Minnesota means for Chicago and whether the Bulls truly missed out on a major upside swing. Kuminga would have brought athleticism, rim pressure, defensive tools, and another young forward who could fit the timeline with Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, and Nic Claxton. But was he the right fit for what Bryson Graham is building? The guys also react to the Bulls passing on Bennedict Mathurin, who signs with the New Orleans Pelicans after previous rumors connected him to Chicago. Was Mathurin the bench scorer the Bulls needed? Or did Chicago make the right call by avoiding a deal that may have cost assets, flexibility, or a role for players already on the roster? That leads into the bigger question: can Bryson Graham still find a true bench scorer before the 2026-27 season begins? The Bulls have improved defensively and added more athleticism, but the second unit still needs shot creation, spacing, and reliable scoring punch. Haize and Pat discuss whether that answer is already on the roster with Rob Dillingham, Jaylin Sellers, Tre Jones, Jalen Smith, Patrick Williams, or whether the Bulls still need to make another move. Topics Include: Jonathan Kuminga choosing Minnesota over the Bulls, Lakers, and Blazers Did the Bulls miss out on Kuminga? Bennedict Mathurin signing with the Pelicans Did Chicago pass on the right player? Bryson Graham’s search for a bench scorer Bulls’ need for second-unit shot creation Can Rob Dillingham or Jaylin Sellers fill that role? How the Bulls’ bench stacks up entering 2026-27 Are the Bulls being patient or too passive? What move could still be coming before training camp? The Bulls may not have landed Kuminga or Mathurin, but the need remains the same: Chicago has to find more scoring off the bench if this roster wants to outperform expectations. Now the pressure shifts back to Bryson Graham and whether he can find value without forcing the wrong move. 🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down Jonathan Kuminga choosing the Timberwolves, Bennedict Mathurin landing with the Pelicans, and whether Bryson Graham can still find the bench scorer Chicago needs. Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 28, 202627min
Number 3: Caleb Wilson Hype Is Getting LOUD… But What If He Has A Normal Rookie Season?
The national media hype around Caleb Wilson is starting to rise — but what happens if the Chicago Bulls rookie simply has a normal rookie season? 👀🐂 On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down the growing buzz around Caleb Wilson and why Bulls fans may need to balance excitement with realistic expectations. Wilson has the size, skill, athleticism, defensive tools, and long-term upside to be a major piece of Chicago’s future, but rookie development is rarely a straight line. The guys discuss what a successful rookie season should actually look like for Wilson. Does he need to compete for Rookie of the Year? Does he need to be a day-one star? Or would steady growth, defensive flashes, rebounding, cutting, transition finishing, and learning how to play within Tiago Splitter’s system be enough for year one? Haize and Pat also dive into what Josh Giddey needs to add to his game during the 2026-27 season. Giddey is viewed as part of the Bulls’ core, but now he has to prove he can raise his ceiling. Can he become a more confident shooter? Can he improve defensively? Can he attack mismatches, finish stronger, and become more of a scoring threat instead of just a passer and rebounder? Plus, the guys discuss whether Jaylin Sellers is being overlooked as a player who could make a real impact for the Bulls. Sellers may not have the biggest name on the roster, but his scoring instincts, confidence, toughness, and opportunity to earn trust could make him one of the more interesting players to watch entering training camp. Topics Include: National media hype rising for Caleb Wilson What if Caleb Wilson has a normal rookie season? Realistic rookie expectations for Wilson Why Bulls fans should balance hype with patience What Josh Giddey needs to add in 2026-27 Giddey’s shooting, scoring, defense, and leadership questions Is Jaylin Sellers being overlooked? Sellers’ path to real Bulls minutes Tiago Splitter’s role in developing the young core Bulls 2026-27 roster questions before training camp The Bulls’ future is exciting, but development still takes time. Caleb Wilson does not have to become a star overnight, Josh Giddey still has clear areas to improve, and Jaylin Sellers may have a bigger opportunity than people realize. 🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down Matas Buzelis’ shot diet, what every Bulls bench player needs to do this season, and why Quincy Pondexter’s G League hire could matter for the future of the franchise. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 26, 202631min
Number 4: Matas Buzelis Wants FEWER Threes?! Bulls Bench Has Everything To Prove 👀🐂
Matas Buzelis wants to change his shot diet heading into the 2026-27 NBA season — and that could tell Bulls fans a lot about the next step in his development. 👀🐂 Recent reporting around Buzelis has focused on his desire to cut down on settling for threes and add more physicality, midrange work, and attack-minded scoring to his game. On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down whether Matas taking fewer threes is the right move for his growth. Should Buzelis be attacking the rim more? Getting to the midrange? Using his size to punish mismatches? Or do the Bulls still need him to become a higher-volume three-point threat next to Josh Giddey, Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell, and Nic Claxton? The guys also go through what each Bulls bench player needs to bring during the 2026-27 season. From Tre Jones’ steady guard play to Rob Dillingham’s shot creation, Isaac Okoro’s defense, Patrick Williams’ consistency, Jalen Smith’s frontcourt impact, Zach Collins’ toughness, Dailyn Swain’s development, Noa Essengue’s growth, Jaylin Sellers’ scoring, and Leonard Miller’s athleticism, every role player has a clear path — but also something major to prove. Plus, Haize and Pat react to Quincy Pondexter being hired as the new Windy City Bulls head coach and what that means for Chicago’s player development pipeline. Pondexter reportedly left Washington to take over the G League role, giving the Bulls another important voice in developing young talent. Topics Include: Matas Buzelis wanting to take fewer threes Why Matas’ shot diet matters for his Year 3 leap Should Matas attack the rim and midrange more? What every Bulls bench player must prove in 2026-27 Tre Jones, Rob Dillingham, Isaac Okoro, Patrick Williams and more Dailyn Swain and Noa Essengue development expectations Jaylin Sellers and Leonard Miller fighting for roles Quincy Pondexter hired as Windy City Bulls head coach Why the Bulls’ G League development plan matters Tiago Splitter and Bryson Graham’s player development vision The Bulls’ starting lineup will get the attention, but the bench and development system may determine how quickly this rebuild actually moves. If Matas takes a smarter offensive leap, the bench finds defined roles, and Pondexter helps turn Windy City into a real development pipeline, Chicago’s future could start looking much stronger. 🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down Matas Buzelis’ shot diet, what every Bulls bench player needs to do this season, and why Quincy Pondexter’s G League hire could matter for the future of the franchise. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 25, 202630min
Number 5: Can The Bulls’ Defense SAVE Their Shooting Problem? Tiago Splitter’s Biggest Test 👀🐂
The Chicago Bulls may have a real shooting problem heading into the 2026-27 NBA season — but can a great defense cover it up? 👀🐂 On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down how good the Bulls’ defense needs to be if Chicago is going to overcome its lack of consistent three-point shooting. With a roster built around Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, Isaac Okoro, Patrick Williams, Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, Tre Jones, Jalen Smith, Zach Collins, and Rob Dillingham, the Bulls have talent — but spacing remains one of the biggest concerns. The guys discuss why Chicago may not just need a good defense, but a top-10 defense to have a real chance at being competitive. If the Bulls are going to struggle with shooting, Tiago Splitter’s team must defend, rebound, force turnovers, run in transition, and create easy offense from stops. Haize and Pat also look at how Nic Claxton can anchor the defense, how Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson can create chaos with their length and athleticism, and whether Isaac Okoro and Patrick Williams can become reliable defensive weapons in Splitter’s system. But the bigger question remains: can defense carry a team far enough in today’s NBA if the shooting is below average? Topics Include: How good does the Bulls defense need to be? Can Chicago overcome a lack of three-point shooting? Why a top-10 defense may be the minimum expectation Nic Claxton’s role as the defensive anchor Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson as defensive playmakers Can Isaac Okoro become Tiago Splitter’s stopper? How defense can create easier offense for Josh Giddey Bulls transition offense and points off turnovers Can Chicago win ugly in the modern NBA? Tiago Splitter’s biggest year-one challenge The Bulls do not have to become an elite shooting team overnight, but if they are going to beat expectations, their defense has to become their identity. A top-10 defense gives Chicago a path. A top-5 defense gives the Bulls a chance to shock people. Anything less could make the shooting concerns impossible to ignore. 🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down whether the Bulls’ defense can save their shooting problem and what Tiago Splitter must build in year one. Follow Locked On Bulls on Twitter Locked On Bulls: https://twitter.com/LockedOnBulls Haize: https://twitter.com/CEOHaize Pat: https://twitter.com/PatTheDesigner Support us by supporting our sponsors! | Offers from our sponsors: Everydayer Club If you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Odoo Great organizations win because operations matter. And that’s why you should get Odoo. Try for free today at https://Odoo.com/lockedon. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Join all the action at https://FANDUEL.COM to play Daily Dingers and make your free pick on who’s hitting a homer this MLB season. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
August 21, 202632min