Are the Chicago Bulls finally building the right way… or walking right back into the play-in trap?

On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the biggest question surrounding the new era in Chicago: did Bryson Graham and Tiago Splitter actually choose a real direction, or are the Bulls still trying to rebuild and win at the same time?

The Bulls have a new front-office voice, a new head coach, a new young-core direction with Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain, plus key pieces like Matas Buzelis, Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Nic Claxton, Rob Dillingham, Noa Essengue, and more. That gives Bulls fans real reasons to be excited — but also real reasons to be cautious.

Haize discusses why the play-in itself is not the problem. The real question is HOW the Bulls get there. If Caleb, Matas, Giddey, Dailyn, and the young core are driving winning basketball, that’s progress. But if veteran production carries the Bulls while the young players remain supporting characters, Chicago could be walking into the same old middle-of-the-pack trap.

Plus, Haize reacts to Caleb Wilson’s first Bulls practice, the rookie shaking off early jitters, earning praise from Tiago Splitter, and making it clear that his Summer League goal is simple: win. Splitter praised Wilson’s hunger, work ethic, size, athletic ability, and upside while also stressing patience with the No. 4 pick.

🔥 Topics include:

• Bulls rebuild vs. play-in trap debate 👀
• Bryson Graham’s early roster-building vision
• Tiago Splitter’s role in creating a real identity
• Caleb Wilson’s first Bulls practice
• Why Matas Buzelis’ Year 3 leap matters
• Dailyn Swain’s rookie development path
• Why Norman Powell can help without blocking the future
• What would make this season a success
• Why clarity matters more than record

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:

Would you be happy if the Bulls made the play-in this year — or worried they’re stuck in the middle again?

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