Bulls Ranked 27th?! Did Chicago Blow Its Biggest Offseason Chance?

The Chicago Bulls are ranked 27th in post-free agency NBA power rankings, and Bulls fans have every reason to ask one question: is that fair, or is Chicago being overlooked again? 👀🐂

On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer react to the Bulls being placed near the bottom of the league after an offseason that brought in Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, and Zach Collins. Did the national view of Chicago ignore the actual roster improvements, or does the ranking expose the reality that the Bulls still have major questions?

The guys break down where the Bulls stand after free agency and whether Bryson Graham’s first offseason should be viewed as patient, calculated, and development-focused — or too conservative for a team that still needed more shooting, playmaking, and lineup balance.

Haize and Pat also debate the biggest missed opportunity of the Bulls’ offseason. Was it failing to add another proven three-point shooter? Not using the final roster spot aggressively? Not making a bigger trade? Or was the real missed opportunity not creating a clearer path toward either winning now or fully rebuilding?

Plus, the guys discuss Tiago Splitter being hyped for Dailyn Swain and why the rookie may be one of the most underrated storylines entering Summer League and training camp. Swain may not be getting the same attention as Caleb Wilson, but his defensive tools, size, athleticism, and developmental upside could make him a major piece in Chicago’s future.

The Bulls have a new front office direction, a new head coach, and a more interesting roster — but being ranked 27th shows that respect still has to be earned. Now the question is whether Chicago can prove the league wrong, or whether the concerns about this offseason are valid.

🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Bulls’ low power ranking, the biggest missed opportunity of the offseason, and why Tiago Splitter’s belief in Dailyn Swain could matter more than fans realize.

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