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sports2 hours ago•14 min saved

Caleb Wilson Drops 35 in Bulls' Summer League Debut, Sets Early Bar for Rookie Year

Caleb Wilson scored 35 points (7-for-11 from three) in his Chicago Bulls summer league debut against the Grizzlies, delivering an impressive opening performance while the Bulls fell 97-96. The piece notes Wilson’s strong matchup with Cameron Boozer, reveals early ball-handling woes from Wilson and fellow rookie Dailyn Swain, and shows Noa Essengue shaking off rust with a second-half surge, providing a blueprint of upside and areas to improve for Chicago’s rebuilding team.

via Chicago Tribune|

#bulls #caleb-wilson #chicago-bulls

sports16 days ago•5 min saved

Pacers land Braden Smith at No. 38, swap Kam Jones to Bulls

Indiana acquired the No. 38 pick to select Purdue guard Braden Smith, sending Kam Jones plus 2028 and 2030 second-round picks and cash to Chicago. Smith, the NCAA all-time assists leader, will sign a two-way contract and be eased into action behind a guard-heavy rotation led by Haliburton, Nembhard, McConnell and Jackson.

via HoopsRumors.com|

#braden-smith #bulls #kam-jones

sports16 days ago•23 min saved

Bulls’ Second-Round Sleepers for 2026 Draft: Five to Watch

Chicago, after a flurry of pre-draft moves that included Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and Dailyn Swain at No. 15, plus a three-team deal that shipped Mouhamadou Gueye and Nicolas Claxton, heads into the second round with picks 38 and 56. The piece spotlights five sleepers—Maliq Brown (Duke), Baba Miller (Cincinnati), Richie Saunders (BYU), Izaiyah Nelson (South Florida), and Dillon Mitchell (St. John’s)—as fits for Chicago’s defensive, athletic profile with upside, even as other late-round names were also considered.

via Bleacher Nation|

#bulls #draft #nba

sports16 days ago•16 min saved

Caleb Wilson lands No. 4, kickstarting Bulls' rebuild

The Chicago Bulls selected North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, betting on his athletic upside as part of a rebuilding plan; Wilson stressed he’s ready to contribute from Day 1, highlighted his strong relationship with Bulls executive Bryson Graham, and acknowledged college injuries that limited tape but won’t derail his rookie season, with Chicago having considered trades but sticking at No. 4.

via Chicago Tribune|

#bulls #caleb-wilson #injuries

sports17 days ago•21 min saved

Bulls Ping-Pongs on Swain at No. 15 Amid Mixed Draft Reactions

The Chicago Bulls selected Dailyn Swain at No. 15, becoming the first pick outside the lottery, citing his size, length, athleticism, and defensive potential. NBA media reactions were mixed: some outlets praised the upside and fit, while others questioned his shooting and long-term ceiling. Swain, a 6-6.5 wing from Texas who averaged 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds as a junior, showed improvement but will need to address his shooting consistency as he develops in Chicago, possibly positioning for Summer League action.

via Bleacher Nation|

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sports17 days ago•12 min saved

Bulls land Claxton in three-team draft-night swap

The Chicago Bulls acquired center Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets in a three-team trade with Minnesota, sending forward Mouhamadou Gueye to Minnesota while the Timberwolves sent Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick to Brooklyn in exchange for the No. 33 pick. Paperwork can’t be finalized until July 6 due to the league moratorium. Claxton, 27, averaged 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 1.1 blocks last season and brings defensive versatility in the pick-and-roll, though he isn’t a floor-spacer. The deal strengthens Chicago’s frontcourt amid questions about re-signing Zach Collins and keeps the Bulls active with Nos. 4 and 15 in the upcoming draft, armed with about $30 million in cap space.

via Chicago Tribune|

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business2 months ago•0 min saved

1999 Revisited: Bulls and Bears Split on Tech Bets

Both bulls and bears warn that the current market could echo 1999, leaving investors weighing whether to embrace tech stock gains or dump them amid a potential bubble.

via CNBC|

#1999 #bears #bulls

sports2 months ago•8 min saved

Bulls leap to No. 4 as Graham hails a deep 2026 draft

Chicago Bulls jumped from No. 9 to No. 4 in the NBA Draft Lottery, prompting Bulls executive Bryson Graham to call the moment 'crazy' and highlight a deep 2026 draft. With Duke's Boozer, North Carolina's Wilson, and Kansas guard Darryn Peterson viewed as top options, Chicago plans a thorough, analytics-informed process to select the best talent to fit around the current core.

via NBA|

#bulls #draft #lottery

sports2 months ago•14 min saved

Bulls vault to No. 4 in draft lottery, fueling rebuild under Bryson Graham

The Chicago Bulls jumped five spots to No. 4 in the NBA draft lottery, giving new executive VP Bryson Graham a chance to add a star in a deep class. The Bulls also hold No. 15 (from Portland) plus Nos. 38 and 56, and plan to take the best player available to lay the foundation for a rebuild built around high-character, mentally tough players. A consensus top four features AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and Caleb Wilson, but order is uncertain, making this draft especially pivotal. The draft is June 23–24 at the Barclays Center, with Chicago kicking off its process at the Wintrust Arena combine.

via Chicago Tribune|

#bryson-graham #bulls #draft-lottery

sports2 months ago•23 min saved

Wizards capture 2026 lottery top pick as Bulls soar to No. 4 in early mock

The 2026 NBA Draft lottery ended with the Wizards taking the No. 1 pick, followed by the Jazz at No. 2, the Grizzlies at No. 3, and the Bulls at No. 4, setting the stage for the June 23 first round. The article also presents an instant mock draft projecting the top picks, highlighting AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson as early standouts and outlining each prospect’s strengths and questions as teams project fit and potential futures.

via SB Nation|

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basketball2 months ago•45 min saved

Bulls Begin Rebuild at the Ground Floor With Bryson Graham

Bleacher Nation reports that the Chicago Bulls introduced Bryson Graham as executive vice president of basketball operations, emphasizing a patient, development‑driven rebuild at the “ground floor,” noting about $60 million in cap space for 2026 free agency, and signaling no player is untouchable. Graham outlined his roster‑building plan, the upcoming draft, and the coaching search—suggesting a two‑way, versatile approach and the possibility of a first‑time head coach—without rushing for a championship, while weighing targets and how to allocate resources.

via Bleacher Nation|

#basketball #bryson-graham #bulls

sports2 months ago•36 min saved

Noa Essengue Inches Toward 7 Feet as Bulls Front Office Eyes Big Moves

Chicago Bulls rookie Noa Essengue reportedly grew to nearly 7 feet, adding a notable boost to the team’s young core, while the Bulls’ front office continues to reshape the organization with Bryson Graham’s hire and a reported outreach to Bob Myers amidst ongoing NBA chatter.

via Bleacher Nation|

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sports2 months ago•6 min saved

Bulls Tap Graham to Lead Front Office, Target Sweeney and Lewin

The Bulls appointed Bryson Graham as head of basketball operations with full autonomy and resources to rebuild the front office, signaling a shift from the previous two-man regime toward a more analytics-driven, cohesive operation. Reports also indicate Spurs assistant Sean Sweeney is among head coach candidates, and Chicago remains interested in Celtics assistant GM Dave Lewin or someone with a similar analytics-focused profile.

via Hoops Rumors|

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sports2 months ago•30 min saved

Bulls Tap Bryson Graham to Lead Basketball Operations

The Chicago Bulls hired Bryson Graham to lead basketball operations as Executive Vice President, replacing Arturas Karnisovas. Graham, 39, previously ran scouting for New Orleans and served as Hawks’ senior VP, and is praised as a top talent evaluator and communicator. He was reportedly the unanimous choice after in-person interviews among finalists and will oversee strategy, scouting, and player development as the Bulls pursue a rebuild.

via Hoops Rumors|

#basketball-operations #bryson-graham #bulls

film2 months ago•17 min saved

Dylan O’Brien, Kaia Gerber Lead James Morosini’s Erotic Thriller Bulls at Cannes

Dylan O’Brien, Kaia Gerber and Lewis Pullman will star in Bulls, James Morosini’s erotic thriller financed by QC Entertainment, with Manifest Pictures handling international rights and Roth/Kirschenbaum Films producing; shooting is slated to begin before year’s end, as the film follows a man whose hedonistic island escape spirals into a dangerous world of sex, power, and psychological games after a hookup with a married woman and her alpha husband.

via Deadline|

#bulls #dylan-obrien #film