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NBA insider reveals reason for optimism for Chicago Bulls in 2025-26

The Chicago Bulls are a long shot to make the NBA playoffs this year. They’re more likely to once again make but fall out of the Play-In Tournament in the East, which has routinely been their fate over the last few years. They have had a hard time really getting a direction for the future and deciding what they want to be, but there are signs of life. One insider believes there’s a pretty big sign that fans can be optimistic about this year.

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Why the Chicago Bulls have some hope this season​

NBA: Los Angeles Lakers at Chicago Bulls Mar 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) celebrates his three point basket against the Los Angeles Lakers with guard Josh Giddey (3) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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At first glance, there’s nothing exciting at all about bringing back the same team as last year. The Chicago Bulls went 39-43 and only swapped out Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro (potential downgrade). Otherwise, it’s the same team plus Noa Essengue, who might start and spend a lot of time in the G League.

But looking further provides reason for optimism. This is the team that finished well last year, and it’s with an older, better version of Matas Buzelis. Though he ranked them 22nd, Bleacher Report insider Andy Bailey revealed why there should be a little bit of hope in the Windy City.

“Another young team that closed 2024-25 well, the Chicago Bulls are bringing back all the most important members of the core. Last season, when all four of Coby White, Josh Giddey, Kevin Huerter, and Matas Buzelis were on the floor, Chicago was plus-11.7 points per 100 possessions. The sample is small but encouraging. And that feeling can only swell after a preseason in which Buzelis averaged 17.6 points in just 23.3 minutes,” he wrote.

Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

It’s clear that Buzelis is on the upswing, and we know now how good a lineup with Coby White and Josh Giddey can be. White is going to miss some time at he beginning of the season, but once they’re all on the floor together, there is a pretty solid lineup that the Bulls can turn to for success. That doesn’t include Nikola Vucevic, who, while still on the team, provides elite offense and spacing from the center spot. This could be a sneakily good lineup this season.

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Michael Jordan reveals the last time he picked up a basketball

Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan last stepped on the court for a game back in 2003 before he retired for the third and final time. Since then, Jordan has made public appearances but has kept busy with family, golf and being a co-owner of a NASCAR team.

But when it comes to basketball, Jordan has mainly stayed away besides a few appearances here and there.

Now, Michael Jordan is part of the NBA’s return to NBC as he will have a special segment at halftime of the national game each week. The segment is called “MJ: Insights to Excellence” where he will give his insight into the game of basketball. And during Tuesday’s appearance, Jordan revealed when he last picked up a basketball.

Michael Jordan’s debut and the last time he picked up a basketball​

Syndication: Arizona Republic Bulls guard Michael Jordan and Suns forward Charles Barkley face off in the 1993 NBA Finals. © Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

At first, Jordan admitted it’s been a long time since he picked up a basketball and shot it. But as Mike Tirico kept asking, Jordan revealed it actually wasn’t that long ago.

Jordan told Tirico that it was just last month when he rented out a house for the Ryder Cup in New York.

“I was at the Ryder Cup,” Jordan explained. “And I rented a house from the owner. He came over to do pictures. He had grandkids. And I was meet and greet, thanked him for allowing me to stay in the house. And he had a basketball court. He said, ‘I want you to shoot one free throw.’ I said, ‘Really?’”

“So, when I stepped up to shoot the free throw, that’s the most nervous I’ve been in years,” Jordan said. “The reason being is those kids heard the stories from the parents about what I did 30 years ago. So, the expectation is 30 years prior, and I haven’t touched a basketball.”

Tirico then asked if Jordan swished the shot. The response was typical MJ.

“Absolutely,” Jordan said.

You can watch the segment below:

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— Rob Perez (@WorldWideWob) October 22, 2025

MJ also appears in NBA on NBC intro​

June 5, 1998; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan in game two of the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY

With the NBA officially returning to NBC tonight, the network had the perfect intro for the return. They interviewed current stars of the NBA about their memories of the 90’s.

While none of them knew much about it, the cameos from Jordan, Reggie Miller and Patrick Ewing brought back that nostalgia as did the opening theme. Check out the video below:

ABSOLUTE CHILLS.

Cue up Roundball Rock … the NBA is BACK on NBC and Peacock.

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— NBA on NBC and Peacock (@NBAonNBC) October 21, 2025

So far, the return of the NBA on NBC has been a success and we can’t wait for more Michael Jordan segments.

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Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan earns disappointing NBA rank

The Chicago Bulls feel like they have a really good head coach. Billy Donovan has done a solid job since taking over, keeping the Bulls from being awful. They haven’t been great, but the coach just earned a significant contract extension, so Chicago believes it has its leader. Unfortunately, one insider isn’t so sure of that, ranking him closer to the bottom of the league when compared to all NBA coaches.

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Chicago Bulls coach ranked near bottom of NBA​

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan yells at an official during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images

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While the Chicago Bulls have not been great under Billy Donovan, many would agree that front office decisions and a lackluster roster have been more at fault for that. Still, in Bleacher Report analyst Lee Escobedo’s rankings, Donovan was placed 21st in the league. That’s lower than a few interesting names:

• David Adelman
• Charles Lee
• Chauncey Billups

“The Florida years still ring bells. Back-to-back NCAA championships will do that. But since coaching in the NBA, Billy Donovan’s been the face of NBA mediocrity,” Escobedo wrote. “In Chicago, he’s managed just one playoff appearance in five seasons, two straight under .500 finishes, and a play-in flameout last season that felt inevitable. Statistically, his Bulls teams have hovered around league average across the board.”

The success hasn’t been there in the NBA for Donovan, but it’s hard to pin down whether or not that’s entirely his fault. Could another coach have made the DeMar DeRozan Zach LaVine core work? That was always a hard sell, and the current roster isn’t rife with star power, either.

NBA: Chicago Bulls at Golden State Warriors Jan 23, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan on the sideline during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

“His Oklahoma City tenure told a similar story. Donovan inherited Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, reached the 2016 Western Conference Finals and then watched a 3-1 lead disappear to Golden State. That remains the high-water mark of his NBA career,” Escobedo continued. “So yes, the Bulls’ decision to extend Donovan makes sense from a stability standpoint. He’s steady, if not pedestrian. Even respected by his peers. But under his stewardship, Chicago has remained a treadmill.”

In Escobedo’s eyes, the Bulls could do a lot better. They could also do a lot worse, so it’s not all that surprising that the front office has thrown its lot fully in with Donovan for the foreseeable future.

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Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis puts NBA on notice after win over Pistons

The Chicago Bulls had a 20-point lead in the third quarter, but a furious run by the Detroit Pistons in the fourth quarter saw three total ties in the game’s final three minutes. The hosting Bulls persevered to pull off a 115-111 win in front of 21,381 fans at the United Center on Wednesday night.

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Chicago was led by an impressive performance by Nikola Vucevic. The 34-year-old big man recorded 28 points, 14 rebounds and two assists.

Forward Matas Buzelis could be scary in his second year in the association. He scored 21 points and added six rebounds and an assist in 34 minutes as a starter on Wednesday night.

Matas Buzelis made the play of the night​

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Buzelis made the play of the night when he dunked on Pistons power forward Isaiah Stewart with 9:26 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Year 2 Matas

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— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 23, 2025

Following the win, Buzelis gave a warning to the rest of the NBA that the physical way they played against the Pistons is going to be how they play the rest of the season.

“It’s extremely important because this is going to build the foundation of how we’re going to play the rest of the season,” Buzelis said, via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.

The Chicago Bulls are putting the NBA on notice​

NBA: Detroit Pistons at Chicago Bulls Feb 11, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Buzelis believes he can be a go-to-guy for the Bulls this season.

“I think I can be a go-to guy, but it comes down to whatever the team needs me to do to win games,” he said. “The NBA now is positionless, so whoever has a heater, whoever has it going, that’s who we’re going to go to. If it’s my night, it’s my night.

“If it’s not, I’m going to have to do the dirty work, defend as hard as possible, do the little things to impact the game.”

Chicago looked resilient and impressive on Wednesday night, playing without point guard Coby White, who will miss at least the first six games with a calf issue.

The Bulls will next travel to play the 1-0 Orlando Magic on Saturday.

Mar 22, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Bulls guard Coby White (0) points with Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) against the Los Angeles Lakers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Hui-Imagn Images

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Chicago Bulls predicted to have All-Star after surprising upset win

The Chicago Bulls had an unenviable opening matchup: the Detroit Pistons without Coby White. Yet, Chicago pulled out a win and surprised everyone. They looked pretty great in doing so. In fact, the team looked so good that one insider is ready to say that this team will have an All-Star this year, and it’s not even clear which player that will be.

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Chicago Bulls could have multiple All-Star-level players this season​

Oct 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis (14) fights for a rebound with Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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The natural All-Star candidate is second-year forward Matas Buzelis. He has limitless potential and started to really look good in preseason. That, plus the unknown factor of Buzelis, meant that he was a likely All-Star candidate, and through one game, that’s been the case. However, according to Bleacher Report insider Andy Bailey, he’s not the only one who could make it to that level.

“Even without Coby White, the Bulls opened their season with a 115-111 win over the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. And three different players were a big part of the upset,” Bailey wrote. “Buzelis had 21 points on 7-of-12 shooting and blocked three shots for good measure. Two-time All-Star Nikola Vučević had 28 points and 14 boards.”

Everyone looked pretty great, but the combination of a hot finish to 2024-25 and a really solid opening night suggests that one player is the most likely to get an All-Star nod. “But the likeliest All-Star might be Josh Giddey, who closed his 2024-25 averaging 20.8 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 9.6 assists over his last 18 games and had 19 points and 11 assists on Wednesday,” Bailey continued. “If he keeps stacking up lines like that, and the Bulls are around .500 when All-Star picks are made, he could sneak in.”

NBA: Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers

Regardless, the fact that Chicago won without White, who could also generate All-Star buzz himself, is impressive. Doing it in such a manner that it’s not clear who the best player on the team will be this season is an even bigger win, and it suggests that all the talk of another mediocre season in the windy city may be totally overblown. For at least one night, things are really looking up for the Bulls, which has been a long time coming.

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One final hurdle remains for Coby White’s Chicago Bulls return

The preseason of the Bulls ended with a 126-120 victory over Minnesota. The outcome was promising on paper, but one of the most important missing links was obvious: Coby White. He has been out all preseason with a calf strain and has not yet recorded a minute of play. The organization is slowly reintroducing him. He has not been cleared by the front office and the medical staff. He is near, yes, but there is one last obstacle between fans and seeing him back in the Bulls rotation.

Impact of Coby White’s Potential Bulls Return​

Progress in the Bulls camp has been steady on White’s physical rehab. He has significantly progressed in conditioning, controlled activity, shooting, all the elements you would anticipate in the recovery of a player of his caliber.

He is being observed by the medical staff every day, but contact is the final significant obstacle. In a recent interview, the head coach stated that White needs to demonstrate that he can withstand full-court play without failures. It implies additional scrimmages, live drills, and even partial contact in practices. It is the last test before he can be returned to game action.

It is interesting to mention that both fans and punters are also following his recovery program very closely, as this will have a significant impact on the betting markets. It’s no surprise that offshore sports betting sites that are tested and reviewed by experts might start reviewing their odds. With the Bulls +7.5 at odds of about 1.91 to spread and the Cavaliers -7.5 on upcoming games, there’s no doubt that White’s potential return will have an impact on them.

That change highlights the extent to which a single player can influence, not only on the field, but also in the perception of markets of a game balance, but more importantly this will also be a morale booster to the team.

Recovery Has Been Careful and Not Rushed​

The conditioning of White has been positive. He is now doing light scrimmages, dribbling in tight areas, faking pivot moves, and straining in lateral cuts. All of that is important. Since contact is a different story, as it may cause residual pain or swelling, the Bulls can’t rush that test. The team knows that trying to rush the process is a dangerous thing to do, to White’s physical form right now and his momentum in the future.

Context of a Contract Year Adds Weight​

Apr 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) stands on the court during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images

This is further pressured by the fact that it is a contract year. White is going into the season with high expectations. He averaged 20.4 points per game last year, with modest rebounds and assists, a career high.

That production brought him more notice throughout the league, and in a weakened Eastern Conference, his robust and productive presence is all the more precious. With Boston and Indiana already having injury issues this year, a good performance by White would change the tide in Chicago’s direction.

All Eyes on Contact Drills This Week​

The coaching personnel have shown patience as White prepares to return. As Donovan has pointed out, White’s process will require some time, particularly considering the nature of lower-leg injuries. He commented that regardless of how hard a player practices, it is difficult to match the physical condition of a person who has played full games.

The big question now is how White will react to an increase in contact, how his muscles, tendons, nerves will resist impact, stress, changes of direction.

Monitoring Practice Will Be Key​

Although White is not guaranteed to come back, it does seem like it is about to happen. The build-up has inspired hope among teammates, staff, media, and the fan base. Everyone sees what he brings. What only remains is the last physical test, which will determine whether he is really ready to pick up where he left off.

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NBA insider thinks Chicago Bulls’ failed experiment could start again

The Patrick Williams experiment for the Chicago Bulls has not gone according to plan. He’s been pretty awful, and his $90 million contract is one of the worst in the league. That said, the Bulls don’t have a ton of elite options at his position. That, as well as the incredible money they’ve invested in him already, makes him a decent shout to make his way back into the starting lineup at some point.

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Chicago Bulls could place Patrick Williams in starting five again​

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (00) in the first half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Bulls are off to a really good start despite missing Coby White and having a pretty tough schedule. Everything is working pretty well, but there’s always room for improvement. According to Bleacher Report insider Grant Hughes, that could be in the starting lineup. Isaac Okoro was the marquee addition this offseason, but Patrick Williams is the high-paid player.

“When everybody’s healthy, the Chicago Bulls should have four of the five starting spots locked down. Ayo Dosunmu will get looks until Coby White recovers from a calf injury, but Josh Giddey, Nikola Vučević and Matas Buzelis are written down in ink,” Hughes wrote. “That leaves Isaac Okoro as a potentially vulnerable piece, though his three-and-D game has value on a Bulls roster that needs both from its wings.”

Hughes believes the astonishing $90 million contract, signed just last summer, means that the Bulls believe in him. 2024-25 might’ve changed that, but they did at least at one time view him as a crucial part of the future. He’s bigger than Okoro and has shot 39.1% or better from three every year except last. That might allow the Bulls to put him next to Matas Buzelis for a “more imposing” combination in the frontcourt.

Jan 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) greets fans after a game against the Denver Nuggets at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

“Williams has mostly been a disappointment in Chicago, but he’s only 24 and might have more to offer than Okoro—particularly if the former Cavalier can’t knock down shots,” Hughes concluded. It would be a surprise to see Williams getting a starting role after everything, but the Bulls do have a lot invested in him. He’s also still young and theoretically can improve.

Given the lack of wing depth and Okoro’s shaky spot in the starting five, it isn’t absurd to think Williams may start.

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Former NBA player claims Chicago Bulls are ‘for real’ this season

The Chicago Bulls have had a pretty daunting start to the schedule. That isn’t going to ease up for a few more games at least. They’re also without Coby White. Yet, they sit undefeated and atop the Eastern Conference. Anyone who predicted as much was probably not even expecting to be right. It’s been a surprisingly good start for Chicago. One former NBA player believes it’s not just fool’s gold, too.

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Chicago Bulls off to hot start, look good in ex-NBA star’s eyes​

Oct 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis (14) fights for a rebound with Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Bulls have beaten everyone they’ve faced, and they’ve looked good doing it. The Matas Buzelis breakout has helped, but the entire roster is playing more than well enough to mitigate the loss of Coby White. What was supposed to be a tough start has Chicago fans hopeful.

Among them is team analyst and former NBA player Kendall Gill. He said that a friend of his told him to “relax” about the Bulls being so good right now because it’s only been three games. Gill said, “He’s just upset that the Chicago Bulls may track down [his] New York Knicks, which I think they will. These three victories are not ordinary victories. These are against 3 high-caliber Eastern Conference teams. That makes me realize that the Bulls are for real.”

Gill also said that they’re doing this with two crucial players not playing, so there’s a really good chance they can continue to play well and perhaps even better when they’re back to full strength. The Bulls have three convincing wins already. They opened the season with a four-point victory over the Detroit Pistons. They then trounced the Orlando Magic before squeaking past the Atlanta Hawks by five.

Oct 25, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (44) dunks the ball in the second half against the Orlando Magic at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

Those are all teams that were better than the Bulls last year, and the Magic and Pistons both made the playoffs. To beat those teams is crucial, and to do it without two key players, including White, and look really good as a team while doing it suggests these are not the same old Bulls. Mediocrity might not be Chicago’s flavor anymore. They might be a legitimately good NBA team.

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Ayo Dosunmu says camaraderie with this Chicago Bulls team is ‘special’

It was hard to predict what to expect from the Chicago Bulls going into the 2025-26 NBA season. After another year of falling short in the play-in game, the Bulls future is still murky. Yet, the team is now 3-0 to start the season and a fun storyline early on.

Chicago’s comeback win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night was one of those ‘fun’ Bulls games where you could see the team playing with no pressure and just going out to have fun. Their three wins on the season have now come against the Detroit Pistons, Orlando Magic and Atlanta Hawks, two playoff teams and a play-in team.

All three are projected to finish ahead of the Bulls this season.

After the game, guard Ayo Dosunmu revealed something interesting about this team early on. And it goes back to how well they get along.

Ayo Dosunmu calls camaraderie with Chicago Bulls ‘special’​

Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The challenge moving forward for Artūras Karnišovas and Marc Eversley is to add pieces that fit the current state of the roster for the franchise. With no true superstar just yet, it’s difficult to build a winner if you don’t have the right pieces. But Dosunmu believes this group is special in at least one way.

“It felt special just going to dinners. This group, by far, is prob the closest group in terms of that. You know how some teams it might’ve been forced in terms of the way we clicked as fast? This group, we can go on a bus ride, we laughing, we talking about the NBA, it’s more of a brotherhood,” Dosunmu said via The Athletic’s Joel Lorenzi.

“You ever went to the park and played with your brothers? If your brother open, you gon throw it to him, right? Because that’s your brother.”

Ayo Dosunmu on the Bulls’ camaraderie: “It felt special just going to dinners. This group, by far, is prob the closest group in terms of that. You know how some teams it might’ve been forced in terms of the way we clicked as fast? This group, we can go on a bus ride, we laughing,… pic.twitter.com/dgkLUr76XM

— Joel Lorenzi (@JoelXLorenzi) October 28, 2025

That’s very interesting to hear.

We know the Bulls have moved on from key players over the past few years and while I don’t believe this is a direct shot at them or anything, it’s good to hear that this group is gelling more. This is also happening with Coby White being hurt and his return should give the Bulls a big boost on the offensive end of the floor too.

How long can the Chicago Bulls keep this up? It’s tough to tell but it does feel a little different with this group. And right now, they are fun to watch.

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The Chicago Bulls 4-0 start has them atop the Eastern Conference

The Chicago Bulls are the top dog in the Eastern Conference thanks to their hot 4-0 start!

Though it’s only four games, the Bulls appear to be firing on all cylinders. Winning by 13 points against former Bulls Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan and the Sacramento Kings, hopes are high that this team can get over the hump of the play-in tournament purgatory and be a legit playoff team.

The Chicago Bulls have their first 4-0 start in four seasons​

Oct 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Finishing with a 39-43 record for two seasons straight and getting bounced out of the play-in tournament for the last three seasons, the Bulls look poised to turn that around after having their first 4-0 start since the 2021-22 season.

Our first 4-0 start since 2021-22

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— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 30, 2025

The 2021-22 season was the last time the Bulls finished with over 40 wins, posting a 46-36 record and holding the sixth seed in the playoffs, but lost in the first round of the Eastern Conference Finals to the Milwaukee Bucks 4-1.

The Bulls’ young core, mixed with solid veteran play, looks successful​

Oct 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Keon Ellis (23) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

After navigating his way through a rookie season that saw him play in many roles, Matas Buzelis looks like he has taken a step forward in his sophomore season, posting a season high of 27.0 points (11-for-18 from the field) and adding 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 steals in 34.0 minutes to his stat line.

Year 2 Matas Buzelis

27 points | 11-18 FG | 5 rebounds | 2 steals pic.twitter.com/rQ2YvaGNNR

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 30, 2025

Guard Josh Giddey has also shown he’s been worth the four-year $100 million contract he signed before the season. Giddey was shy of having his first triple-double of the season by two rebounds (eight), while having 20.0 points (7-for-14 from the field) and dishing out 12.0 assists (season high) in 31.0 minutes of action. Overall, Giddet is averaging 19.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 7.8 assists in 31.3 minutes.

Nikola Vucevic has also shown he’s still able to get up and down the court and maintain his high level of offense, averaging a double-double (18.3 points and 13.3 rebounds) to start the season, and averaging the highest amount of assists (5.0) during his career. Vucevic was also shy of having a triple-double in the win over the Kings, falling three assists short (seven), while having a double-double in points (13.0) and rebounds (14.0).

The Bulls must maintain this level of play from their young guys and veterans to compete with teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, the Miami Heat, and the Bucks. If they can do this, the Bulls can be looking at a better year than they’ve had in a while.

Oct 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) warms up before an NBA game against the Sacramento Kings at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Michael Jordan blasts NBA players for load management

Basketball in the 1990’s was ruled by Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls, capturing six NBA Finals titles with two three-peats in the Windy City. And it felt like those Bulls’ games were always much-watch TV, because of Jordan.

Jordan has expressed his thoughts on how he wanted to play every night and show up for the people that paid money to see him in the past. But now, he’s taking aim at this era of basketball and the key words “load management.”

Michael Jordan calls out this era of NBA players for load management​

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It’s no secret that load management in the NBA has become a hot topic these days. Players are sitting out and hoping for rest to gear up for the playoffs, which has drawn a bit of a sour taste for fans. That includes Jordan, who based load management on Tuesday night.

During his weekly segment “MJ: Insights to Excellence” on Tuesday night, they asked Jordan about load management.

He offered up this answer, as expected.

“Well, it shouldn’t be needed, first and foremost,” Jordan said. “You know, I never wanted to miss a game because it was an opportunity to prove. It was something that I felt like the fans are there that watch me play. I want to impress that guy way up on top who probably worked his [butt] off to get a ticket or to get money to buy the ticket.”

He went on to say that it included road games as well, even fans who rooted against him.

“Yeah, because I know he’s probably yelling at me and I want to shut him up,” Jordan said. “You know, he’s calling me all kinds of names. I definitely want to shut him up. … You have a duty that if they’re wanting to see you, and as an entertainer, I want to show. Right?”

Michael Jordan: “That’s your job”​

Suns guard Dan Majerle defends Bulls guard Michael Jordan during Game 1 of the NBA Finals in 1993 in Phoenix.

Now, Jordan didn’t play in every single game of his career. But he did play a full 82-game regular season nine times and played in at least 80 games two other times.

He did his part to keep the product entertaining and available to watch. He continued on, saying that’s the jobs of players.

“You play basketball two-and-a-half, three hours a day,” Jordan continued. “That’s your job. That’s what you get paid to do as an NBA player. What are you doing the other 21 hours? To me, that’s when you should be preparing for your next day of work, or your next challenge.”

Let’s now see how the rest of the NBA responds to the GOAT.

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NBA analyst not quite buying Chicago Bulls’ hot start

The Chicago Bulls are undefeated in 2025-26. After finishing 39-43 last year and doing very little during the offseason, they’ve won four straight to open the year. It’s been a dream start with Coby White injured and a seemingly tough schedule. If there was ever a time to believe in the Bulls, it seems like it’s right now. Sadly, that’s not how one insider sees it, as he doesn’t think this start will hold up.

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Chicago Bulls’ hot start might not last long​

Oct 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrates after scoring against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Bulls started ranked 22nd in Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report’s NBA Power Rankings. After four straight wins and rising to the top of the Eastern Conference, Chicago has similarly risen in the rankings, but only up to 16th in the NBA. Bailey still doesn’t believe in them, and he believes they need are “waiting for the other shoe to drop.”

“Yes, you read that record in the subheader right. The Chicago Bulls are indeed undefeated. And several members of the young core are off to strong starts,” he wrote. Josh Giddey’s 19.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 7.8 assists have really helped. The Matas Buzelis breakout is here, as he’s up to nearly 17 points per game. Even Tre Jones is doing well, averaging 12.5 points with 7.5 assists. This is all without Coby White playing a single minute.

“However, Chicago currently has one of the weakest marks for strength of schedule in the league. And its next seven games are against above-.500 teams,” Bailey continued. “We may have to see how the Bulls perform through this stretch before we really have a feel for how good this team might be.” For what it’s worth, the opening stretch was supposed to be tough because of some of the teams Chicago has faced.

Oct 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Hawks were supposed to be a playoff team. So were the Detroit Pistons. The Orlando Magic were, too. The Sacramento Kings were not, but that’s three games against supposed playoff teams, and three wins for the Bulls. Yet, Bailey still doesn’t believe, perhaps because those teams are off to cold starts themselves. Still, it’s hard to imagine a better start for Chicago, and eventually, people will have to acknowledge that.

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