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sports2 months ago•14 min saved

Bulls tab Dailyn Swain at No. 15 to bolster length and versatility

Chicago drafted Texas forward Dailyn Swain with the No. 15 pick, adding a 6-foot-8 “big guard” who fits the Bulls’ SLAP profile (size, length, athleticism, physicality) and project as a defensive, connective scorer alongside Caleb Wilson in a rebuild led by Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter. Swain, who played at Xavier before Texas, averaged 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds last season and will aim to impact transition and offense, though his shooting (3-point percentage rising from 15.4% as a freshman to 34.4% as a junior) will need continued development to maximize his fit with Josh Giddey and the new Bulls roster.

via Chicago Tribune|

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sports2 months 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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sports2 months ago•20 min saved

Bulls Draft Texas Wing Dailyn Swain with No. 15 Pick in 2026 NBA Draft

The Chicago Bulls selected Dailyn Swain, a 6-6.5 forward from Texas, with the No. 15 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, following their earlier selection of Caleb Wilson No. 4. Swain, a versatile defender and solid scorer with a 6-10 wingspan, isn’t a standout athlete and shot 35.7% on catch-and-shoot threes in 2025-26, so his development and shooting improvement will influence his rotation. Chicago’s strategy has been ‘best player available,’ but the Bulls now face a crowded forward group (Swain, Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Noa Essengue, Leonard Miller), which could impact playing time as they pursue scoring elsewhere in free agency.

via Bleacher Nation|

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2026-nba-draft2 months ago•40 min saved

Five Hidden Gems Poised to Surprise in the 2026 NBA Draft

NBA.com highlights five players who could outpace their draft projections in the deep 2026 class: Jayden Quaintaince (Kentucky), Christian Anderson (Texas Tech), Cameron Carr (Baylor), Dailyn Swain (Texas) and Bennett Stirtz (Iowa). Each brings a unique profile—Quaintaince a 6’10 floor-spacer with knee risk, Anderson a dynamic lead guard, Carr a 6’6 high-motor wing with shooting potential, Swain a lengthier three-and-D wing with playmaking, and Stirtz a steady 6’4 floor general—and teams patient with development could land late-first-round steals.

via NBA.com|

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sports2 months ago•20 min saved

Bulls Plot Four-Pick 2026 Draft, Targeting Wilson, Swain, Miller, Henley

Under new Bulls exec Bryson Graham, Chicago owns four picks in the 2026 draft (Nos. 4, 15, 38, 56) and the mock slots Caleb Wilson (UNC) at No. 4, Dailyn Swain (Texas) at No. 15, Baba Miller (Cincinnati) at No. 38, and Jaden Henley (Grand Canyon) at No. 56, pairing athletic forwards with length at center and wing depth in what’s described as a loaded class; expect several of these selections to become two-way deals in the mid-second round.

via Bleacher Nation|

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