Bulls Tried To Sign Sylvain Francisco?! What Was The Mystery Trade? | Matas Talks Luka Trash

The Chicago Bulls may have had another offseason move lined up — but it reportedly depended on a mystery precursor trade that never got completed. 👀🐂

On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down the report that the Bulls tried to bring in Sylvain Francisco, but could not finish the move because another trade had to happen first. What does that tell us about Bryson Graham’s offseason approach? Were the Bulls trying to clear a roster spot, move salary, trade a guard, or create more flexibility before adding Francisco?

The guys dive into the biggest question: what was the mystery trade?

Chicago still has roster questions around guard depth, shooting, bench creation, and final rotation balance. If the Bulls were exploring Francisco, that may reveal something about how the front office views the current backcourt mix of Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, Rob Dillingham, Norman Powell, and the rest of the roster. Was this about adding another ball-handler? More pace? More international experience? Or simply creating competition before training camp?

Haize and Pat also discuss Matas Buzelis saying he will not stop trash talking Luka Dončić and why that confidence matters. The Bulls need more edge, personality, and competitive fire from their young core, and Matas continues to show he is not afraid of anyone. But is that just fun offseason confidence, or another sign that Buzelis is ready to take a bigger leadership role in Chicago?

Topics Include:

Bulls reportedly tried to bring in Sylvain Francisco

Why the deal could not be completed

What was the mystery precursor trade?

What the rumor says about Bulls roster plans

Bryson Graham’s offseason decision-making

Bulls guard depth and bench creation questions

Could Chicago still look for another backcourt piece?

Matas Buzelis says he will keep trash talking Luka Dončić

Why Matas’ confidence matters for the Bulls

Bulls young core identity heading into 2026-27

The Bulls may not have completed the Francisco move, but the failed pursuit raises bigger questions about what Chicago was trying to do behind the scenes. And while the front office keeps working, Matas Buzelis is making it clear he is bringing confidence, edge, and attitude into the new season.

🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Bulls’ failed Sylvain Francisco pursuit, the mystery trade that may have stopped it, and Matas Buzelis refusing to back down from Luka Dončić.

🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down whether the Bulls’ defense can save their shooting problem and what Tiago Splitter must build in year one.

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