Chicago Bulls 2026/27 NBA Season Preview: Matas Buzelis Breakout Incoming?

Chicago Bulls offseason preview with Josh Lloyd and Haize of Locked On Bulls breaks down the latest Bulls roster moves, including Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, rookie Caleb Wilson, Nic Claxton, and Norman Powell. This Chicago Bulls podcast dives into Billy Donovan’s replacement, the new front office, and how the Bulls are trying to build a flexible two-year plan around youth development, playmaking, and a faster pace.

Can Josh Giddey become an elite playmaker for the Chicago Bulls? Will Matas Buzelis deliver a breakout third season? Could Leonard Miller jump Patrick Williams in the rotation? With projected win totals in the low 30s, this episode examines the Bulls’ NBA future, the next steps in the rebuild, and whether Chicago can find relevance without a playoff run.

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