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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

pic.twitter.com/w9peebBkws

— 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​

Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY

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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Chicago Bulls have their hottest start in close to 30 years

The Chicago Bulls have won five straight to open the NBA season, and there looks to be no team that can stop them.

Once again, the usual suspects of Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic, and Matas Buzelis did their thing, while others, like guard Kevin Huerter, stepped in place of Coby White, who was out due to a calf injury. Firing on all cylinders, the Bulls have not seen a start like this since the Michael Jordan era, but they can’t get ahead of themselves as it’s still early in the season.

The Chicago Bulls get off to their hottest start in close to 30 years​

Oct 31, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

After their commanding victory over the New York Knicks, 135-125, giving them their fifth consecutive win, the Bulls have their first 5-0 start since the 1996-97 season, which was the year they won their second of their three straight NBA Finals. During this stretch, the Bulls have ranked sixth in offense and eighth in defense, while firmly solidifying their grip on the Eastern Conference.

Chicago Bulls:

— 5-0
— 1 seed
— 6th in offense
— 8th in defense

Their best start since 1996-97. pic.twitter.com/kKw0gBHUZD

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 1, 2025

Josh Giddey and Billy Donovan recognize that it’s still early in the season​

Oct 31, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrates after team’s win against the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Despite running on a high to start the season and setting a new career high of 32.0 points, and missing another triple-double, falling one assist short (nine), Giddey recognized after the Bulls victory that “there’s a long way to go.”

HALLOWEEN BUCKETS.

Josh Giddey: 32 pts, 10 reb, 9 ast
Nikola Vucevic: 26 pts, 7 reb
Ayo Dosunmu: 22 pts, 4 reb, 9 ast
Matas Buzelis: 13 pts, 1 stl, 1 blk
Kevin Huerter: 12 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast, 2 stl
Patrick Williams: 9 pts, 3 ast
Tre Jones: 8 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast pic.twitter.com/H4EeBzbpYI

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 1, 2025

“We feel good as a group of where we’re at right now, but there’s a long way to go,” Bulls guard Josh Giddey said to ESPN’s Jamal Collier. “Every night there’s different guys making plays and stepping up. We’ve got a bunch of guys — six, seven guys averaging double figures. That kind of speaks volumes to how deep we are as a team and the impact we’re getting across the board.”

Head coach Billy Donovan, who earned his 200th victory as a coach on Friday night, according to Collier, said that the “good connection” his players have is contributing to their winning, but echoed Giddey’s comments, also saying “we get a lot more ways to go and we can’t lose sight.”

“The mentality that they believe, which I think is very, very powerful, I think when there’s belief it’s really, really powerful,” said Bulls coach Billy Donovan. “There’s good connection. They’ve got good relationships. They all can talk to each other. I think there’s a lot of positive things that they have that really go into winning.”

Facing the Knicks again on Sunday and the red-hot Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, the Bulls can extend their lead in the East and continue to show their viability as a legitimate top team this season.

Oct 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan directs his team against the Sacramento Kings during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Chicago Bulls named most shocking start to the 2025 NBA season

To the surprise of pretty much everyone, the Chicago Bulls are the hottest team in the NBA right now. They have won five straight to open up the season and have played some very impressive basketball. While it is very early in the season, the Bulls are off to their best start since the 1996-97 season.

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Even without an injured Coby White, the Bulls are firing on all cylinders. Josh Giddey has been a force since signing his extension. During Friday night’s win over the Knicks, Giddey scored 32 points along with 10 rebounds. He was just one assist shy of a triple double.

During the five game stretch, Nikola Vucevic has been playing good consistent basketball, and Matas Buzelis is proving he can be a star in the NBA.

It seems the Bulls are putting everyone on notice now. Sports Illustrated’s Justin Grasso has listed the Bulls as the most shocking start to the 2025-25 NBA season.

The Chicago Bulls are shocking the entire NBA world​

Oct 31, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3), forward Matas Buzelis (14) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) celebrate during the second half of an NBA game against the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Grasso listed the Bulls first among three teams as most surprising start to the season. Grasso mentions that winning five straight isn’t foreign and is common, but it’s shocking simply because it’s the Bulls.

He’s right though. It clearly seemed it was gonna be another season where the Bulls can’t contend for a playoff run, but have enough talent where they can’t start a rebuild. It’s also more surprising due to the Bulls trading their top players from the “win-now mode”

“ Just last year, Chicago cut ties with some of its biggest veterans like DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine. Lonzo Ball was another trade candidate over the summer. The veterans from Chicago’s latest “win-now” window are gone.”

The Bulls aren’t exactly a playoff contender, but they aren’t looking to rebuild no doubt. Grasso stated that there “isn’t any tanking effort” going on, and it looks like the team is looking to win.

Billy Donovan and the Bulls will look to continue their winning streak Sunday night with a rematch against the Knicks.

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

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Insider doesn’t think Chicago Bulls make sense for superstar trade

The Chicago Bulls are playing incredibly well this season, so much so that it could justify making a big trade to buff up the roster and really go for it. With Boston and Indiana both suffering major injuries, the East is pretty open, and the Bulls look like the sort of team that could sneak in as a top seed and make some noise this season. However, with one superstar possibly on the trade block already, one insider doesn’t see it happening right now.

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Chicago Bulls not likely to trade for Ja Morant​

Oct 31, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrates after team’s win against the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Ja Morant has had some off-court struggles, which is why the Memphis Grizzlies may end up having to trade him. But when he’s on the court, his talent is undeniable. With the Chicago Bulls having a backcourt spot open with Coby White hurt, a move wouldn’t be shocking. And adding Morant means the Bulls would upgrade there and be able to move on from White or Ayo Dosunmu, both of whom have big contract decisions coming up.

With that said, the Bulls don’t seem a likely spot for Morant. Bleacher Report insider Eric Pincus discussed some options, and in “the field” section, discussing all the other potential avenues, he mentioned the Bulls. However, Pincus does not see them as a good choice since they’re playing so well right now. There’s no need to tinker with a 5-1 team that’s going to get its best scorer back soon.

Nov 2, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots the ball during the first quarter as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) defends at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

“Similar wild-card options, the Utah Jazz could try to accelerate their timeline, or the Charlotte Hornets could prefer Morant over LaMelo Ball; neither jumps out as realistic. The Chicago Bulls may be playing too well to consider how Morant fits alongside Josh Giddey,” Pincus said. It would be interesting to see Morant and Giddey. The latter’s inclination is to be a playmaker for others, so one could imagine the impressive lobs from Giddey to Morant.

However, sometimes two players just don’t work out that well beside one another. That makes it unlikely that the Bulls, who are unfathomably hot to start the season, would consider attempting that pairing. It’s great on paper, but basketball isn’t played on paper. And if the pairing is bad, then things could go wrong. For now, things are somehow too good to try new things in Chicago.

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Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey notches another milestone in his career

After starting the season 5-0, the Chicago Bulls lost their first game of the season on Sunday night in their second meeting with the New York Knicks, 128-116.

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Though the Knicks handed the Bulls their first loss of the season, the Bulls continued to get high-level performances from Matas Buzelis and Nikola Vucevic. Buzelis had 14.0 points and 7.0 rebounds in 31.0 minutes, while Vucevic had another double-double, 17.0 points and 14.0 rebounds, while dishing out four assists in 32.0 minutes.

However, the real star in the Bulls’ loss was guard Josh Giddey, who finally got his first triple-double of the season (19th of his career) and passed a Bulls great on the all-time leaderboard in the process.

Josh Giddey finally gets his first triple-double for the Chicago Bulls this season​

Nov 2, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Playing in close to 40 minutes (38.0), Giddey had his third straight game of 20+ points, scoring 23.0 points (10-for-19), 12.0 rebounds, 12.0 assists, and had two steals for his first triple-double of the season. This triple-double moved Giddey past former center Joakim Noah (seven) into third all-time on the franchise leaderboard.

Josh Giddey went 23/12/12 in NYC.

Giddey is now No. 3 in Bulls franchise history in triple-doubles, passing Joakim Noah with 8 total. pic.twitter.com/9dybNgGavR

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 3, 2025

Hall of Famers Scottie Pippen (15 in 856 career games) and Michael Jordan (28 in 930 career games) are the only two ahead of Giddey for triple-doubles. Giddey has a chance to catch Pippen this season, and potentially Michael now that he’s locked in for the next four years after signing his $100 million deal in the offseason.

Josh Giddey says “physicality and rebounding” hurt the Bulls on Sunday​

Nov 2, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) shoots the ball during the first quarter as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) defends at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

Despite having more points in the paint (54.0) than the Knicks (42.0), the Knicks outrebounded (14.0) the Bulls on the offensive glass (12.0) and won the turnover battle, committing 14 turnovers to the Knicks’ 11. Giddey mentioned this during his postgame interview and added that the Bulls need to “find ways to win when teams do shoot the ball well against them.”

“Yeah, I mean, obviously teams never shoot that bad the whole season,” Giddey said to K.C. Johnson of CHSN. “But I thought, you know, when we played the Knicks the other night, they shot the ball really well, and we beat them at home. So, you know, I think when teams don’t shoot well, it obviously makes makes things easier for you. You can take ball up the net, you can run in transition, you know, playing off of misses. But you know, obviously it was gonna swing. It always balances itself back. Keeps looking to shoot, you know, this 25% the whole year against us. So we got to find ways to win when teams do shoot the ball well. And you know, the next day tonight, we didn’t, we didn’t find a way to win. So as I said, the physicality of rebounding killed us tonight. And you know, it’s another good team in Philly coming in Tuesday. So we got to, you know, address what we need to get ready for that.”

“Teams weren’t going to shoot 25% the whole year against us. We got to find ways to win when teams do shoot the ball well.”

Josh Giddey postgame after the Knicks shot 48.8% from three pic.twitter.com/xnsk15iNek

— Bulls on CHSN (@CHSN_Bulls) November 3, 2025

Welcoming in the Philadelphia 76ers, who are also 5-1 and coming off a commanding victory (129-105) against the Brooklyn Nets, Tuesday’s matchup should be a test to prove if the Bulls are legit or not.

Oct 31, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrates after team’s win against the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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NBA insider heaps praise on Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey

The Chicago Bulls are winning games now, and it’s thanks in no small part to Josh Giddey.

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Following his lengthy contract saga, the guard is quickly living up to the $100 million tag. He’s been electric this season, and the Bulls have somehow gotten off to one of the best starts in franchise history.

Chicago is tied for first in the Eastern Conference. Giddey has been so good that one NBA insider had to discuss just how good he’s actually been.

Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey gets deserved praise​

Nov 2, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket against New York Knicks guard Jordan Clarkson (00) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Giddey has been amazing to start the year. The Chicago Bulls guard is averaging 22.2 points, 9.2 rebounds, and 8.7 assists per game. It is wildly impressive to be in the top 30 in all three stats as a guard, although each individual metric isn’t mindboggling.

However, Tim Legler of ESPN thinks fans might not realize just how good the player has been.

“I don’t think you understand how well this guy has played,” Legler said. “You gotta watch him, and I guarantee you’ll be a fan of his game if you watch… Everything he does is simple, but it’s highly effective. The guy’s IQ is off the charts.”

Legler praised Giddey’s ability to know where the next pass needs to go or how to break down a defense off a ball screen. “He just processes it so fast,” the ESPN insider went on.

Can Giddey become an All-Star this season?​

Legler also went on to say how fascinating it’s been to watch Giddey. He’s gone from being unplayable with the Oklahoma City Thunder to a budding star on the Bulls. As Legler put it, “they took him off the floor,” to a superstar in Chicago. This has largely been due to his growth from outside shooting.

Legler broke down how shooters are better passers because they can blow by a closeout and get into the middle of the defense and find the right pass to make. Giddey couldn’t do that in OKC because no one respected his jumper. Now, they do, and it’s helping him morph into a much better player.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) gestures after making a three point basket against the Miami Heat during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

Giddey is shooting over 40% on low volume from three, but it’s clearly changing things. “He’s just been fun to watch, one of the really fun players to watch in the Eastern Conference,” Legler concluded.

Giddey is making a strong case to be an All-Star this year for the surging Bulls.

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Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey made Michael Jordan history in win over 76ers

The Chicago Bulls looked like they were going to suffer their second loss in a row, but Josh Giddey’s heroics helped the team improve to 6-1 (the top record in the Eastern Conference) with a late comeback to beat the Philadelphia 76ers 113-11 in front of 21,016 fans at the United Center.

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The 76ers led the Buls 75-56 at halftime, but Chicago’s 29-16 fourth quarter was too much for Philadelphia, who dropped to 5-2.

Giddey made an impressive assist at the end of the game, sending a perfect pass to Nikola Vucevic for a game-winning three-point shot.

What a play:

MONSTER VOOCH SHOT! @CHSN__ | @NikolaVucevic pic.twitter.com/qGkRYYu5Tz

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 5, 2025

Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey made a Michael Jordan feat​

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

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Giddey led the Bulls with 29 points. He added 15 rebounds (game high) and 12 (game high) assists. It was the second consecutive contest the former first-round pick recorded a triple-double. He scored 23 points to go along with 11 rebounds and 12 assists in Chicago’s 128-116 loss to the New York Knicks on Sunday.

Giddey became the first Chicago player since Michael Jordan to record back-to-back triple-doubles.

Via the Bulls:

“Josh Giddey is the 1st Bulls player since Michael Jordan in 1988-89 to record back-to-back triple-doubles. He joins Nikola Jokic as the only 2 NBA players with consecutive triple-doubles this season.”

Josh Giddey is the 1st Bulls player since Michael Jordan in 1988-89 to record back-to-back triple-doubles.

He joins Nikola Jokic as the only 2 NBA players with consecutive triple-doubles this season. pic.twitter.com/JEqqwdGbpc

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) November 5, 2025

Following a surge in the spring that ended with a brutal loss to the Miami Heat in the Play-In Tournament, the Bulls are looking like they’re about to embark on another fun season. Chicago is certainly good at home, starting the season 5-0 at the United Center.

The Bulls will next travel to play the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night.

Nov 2, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) looks to the basket as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Nikola Vucevic, Josh Giddey react to stunning Chicago Bulls victory

If you needed more proof that the 2025-26 Chicago Bulls are not the same mediocre team anymore, look no further than last night’s win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

What essentially amounted to a battle for first place in the East, with both teams coming in at 5-1 on the year, turned briefly into a laugher in favor of the 76ers.

But these are not the Bulls of old. They stormed all the way back to snatch a win and move into sole possession of the number one seed. Nikola Vucevic and Josh Giddey reacted after the game.

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Two stars address the Chicago Bulls’ comeback win​

Nov 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) warms up before an NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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At one point, the Bulls trailed the 76ers by 24 points, which is certainly (obviously) not insurmountable, but it’s a huge deficit to even attempt to overcome. Even heading into the fourth quarter, the Bulls trailed by 11 after trailing by 19 at the half.

But halftime adjustments really helped. The Bulls snatched a win from the jaws of defeat with a Nikola Vucevic game-winning three.

Vucevic was proud of his team for battling back, but the veteran big man was not happy with the performance.

“It shows the resilience we have, the belief we have, the togetherness we have,” Vucevic said, via Cody Westerlund of 670 The Score.”

Nikola Vucevic on Bulls' rally to beat 76ers: "It shows the resilience we have, the belief we have, the togetherness we have.

"It's also important we understand that this is not how you become a good team, by getting down 20 and then waking up and starting to finally play."

— Cody Westerlund (@CodyWesterlund) November 5, 2025

As for falling down in the first place, that’s what left Vucevic unhappy.

“It’s also important we understand that this is not how you become a good team, by getting down 20 and then waking up and starting to finally play,” he said.

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

Josh Giddey: The best win​

Vucevic is obviously the star with the game-winning shot, but he also recorded a 19-point double-double.

Josh Giddey, who has been incredible to start the season, added a triple-double with 29 points, 12 assists, and 15 rebounds. His season stat line is up to an impressive 23.1 points, 10.0 rebounds, and 9.1 assists.

Giddey was proud of the Bulls’ effort to make a comeback over a top team in the conference.

“Tonight was one of the best wins I’ve ever been a part of,” Giddey said.

Giddey, a former member of the Oklahoma City Thunder, has seen plenty of wins in his NBA career. This one takes the cake. That’s saying something considering he hit a half-court heave to win the game last season against the Los Angeles Lakers.

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Chicago Bulls labeled buyers for trade deadline

The Chicago Bulls have been pretty mediocre the last few years, but they often held on to players they maybe should’ve traded. Lately, it seems like they’re learning from that. Regardless, in 2025-26, they appear to finally be good enough to add talent and really go all-in with the Eastern Conference pretty open. To do that, they’ll need to use some of their assets, and fortunately, they have some solid ones to play with.

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Insider reveals Chicago Bulls’ top trade assets​

Oct 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) defends Chicago Bulls forward Noa Essengue (24) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Bulls are surprisingly good this season, and they’ve yet to see Coby White on the court. All signs point to them being a legit contender in the East. This means they should be interested in adding at the deadline rather than subtracting. That’s what Bleacher Report insider Dan Favale believes. He also believes that the three best assets they have to toy with are:

• 2027 first-round pick (or a future first-rounder)
• Ayo Dosunmu
• Noa Essengue

“One of the NBA’s biggest early-season surprises used to have ‘Seller who won’t sell’ written all over them. Chicago is now intriguing enough to view itself as a buyer. Whether that’s the right call is debatable. (It’s not.),” Favale wrote.

“Any Bulls first-rounder that conveys after this year is catnip to other sellers. The same goes for Dosunmu, a pesky defender who has three-point touch and some downhill fuel on offense. If his contract wasn’t expiring, he’d be the equivalent of a first-rounder,” Favale continued. He also noted that Kevin Huerter could be a good asset instead of the rookie Essengue.

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

“Essengue was just drafted at No. 12 and gives off an air of a more reckless Giannis Antetokounmpo before he had grown-adult muscle definition. He wins,” the analyst concluded. He also noted that Coby White, despite having a huge contract decision coming up, doesn’t work. If the Bulls are buying, they’re not going to move on from their best scorer and someone who still could be a part of the future. That leaves other players, like Huerter, as an option. Essengue is highly unlikely to be moved so close to when the Bulls first drafted him.

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Chicago Bulls’ Coby White sets new expected return date

The Chicago Bulls have started off hot this season despite being down one of their key players.

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Following the Bulls’ 113-111 comeback win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night, Chicago sits atop the wide-open Eastern Conference with a 6-1 record.

Bulls point guard Coby White has missed all seven games with a calf injury he sustained in the offseason.

Coby White wants to return soon​

NBA: Chicago Bulls at Philadelphia 76ers Apr 13, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) reacts during the national anthem before the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Ross-Imagn Images

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Per K.C. Johnson of CHSN, White hopes to return to action for the Bulls’ three-game West Coast trip that will start against the Utah Jazz on Nov. 16.

“I feel good physically, been running a lot,” White said.

Coby White: “I feel good physically, been running a lot.”

White doesn’t have a specific target date but plans to practice next week and potentially play the week of West Coast trip

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 6, 2025

Chicago will then play at the Denver Nuggets on Nov. 17 and on the road against the Portland Trailblazers on Nov. 19. In the meantime, the Bulls will play four more games, including on Friday night on the road against the Milwaukee Bucks.

The Chicago Bulls won’t have a chemistry problem​

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

Chicago has had strong chemistry on the court without White, who averaged 20.4 points, 4.5 assists, and 3.7 rebounds a game last season. White doesn’t think the Bulls will miss a beat when he returns.

“The way I play fits the way we play-quick decisions,” White said. I’m not a ball stopper. I just play to win.”

For those worried about Coby White disrupting chemistry, a fairly preposterous concept given he’s most talented offensive player, White said this: “The way I play fits the way we play-quick decisions. I’m not a ball stopper. I just play to win.”

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 6, 2025

The Bulls’ strong start has been fueled by great play from Josh Giddey and Nikola Vucevic. Giddey is coming off of back-to-back triple-doubles, the first time the Bulls have seen that happen since Michael Jordan did so in the 1980s.

Chicago could be an even more scary team when White returns.

Mar 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) dribbles against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at PHX Aena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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NBA insider rips Chicago Bulls’ draft class to shreds

The Chicago Bulls are off to an impressive start. Missing Coby White, they’re leading the Eastern Conference at 6-1. They’ve done so without anything from their rookie class. Noa Essengue and Lachlan Olbrich have contributed very little amid this hot start. Obviously, the Bulls are doing just fine without that, but it’s not an ideal situation for the team either way. The future matters, too, and one insider believes the Bulls added almost nothing to the future in the draft.

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NBA insider criticizes Chicago Bulls’ rookie class​

Oct 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard/forward Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) defends Chicago Bulls forward Noa Essengue (24) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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It’s a good thing for a team to be so good and not need their first-round lottery pick at all. However, since the Chicago Bulls aren’t necessarily overflowing with All-Stars at this point, it is easy to imagine how good they could be if they picked someone who was playing and good at this stage in the draft. Instead, they got Noa Essengue, and he hasn’t played.

Bleacher Report insider Greg Swartz gave them an F, which is the worst grade out of all teams. No one else has an F. “Despite being selected at No. 12 overall, Noa Essengue has yet to log an NBA minute and has been sent to practice with the G-League’s Windy City Bulls ahead of their season opener on Saturday,” Swartz wrote. “An immediate impact would have been nice, although the Bulls claim this was their plan all along.”

Billy Donovan said that this is an 18-year-old player with a “huge runway” to improve, but that the Bulls are going to invest in his development. That means zero NBA minutes right now, although that could change in the future. This was, according to the coach, discussed all the way back in June.

“Essengue is the only lottery pick to not play in a game yet this season. The only other first-rounders who have failed to see the court are Thomas Sorber (out for the year with a torn ACL) and Kasparas Jakučionis (groin injury),” Swartz continued. “This isn’t a good start for Chicago’s lottery pick, no matter how the team spins it.”

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To be totally fair, Essengue was always seen as a toolsy, upside pick. At 18, it’s no surprise that the Bulls haven’t used him yet. He hasn’t been needed, which is good for the team. It’s just hard to argue against the criticism since this draft class has brought literally nothing to the table so far.

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Bill Simmons thinks Chicago Bulls don’t need Coby White

If this early hot streak has indicated anything, it’s that Josh Giddey is the man with the Chicago Bulls. It might also indicate that they can survive without Coby White, who has yet to play thanks to an injury. The Bulls are an impressive 6-1 without him. With a crucial contract decision coming up, that’s bad news for White. Bill Simmons, an NBA analyst, believes it means his future lies elsewhere.

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NBA analyst thinks Chicago Bulls can move on from Coby White​

Apr 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) drives to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images

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While Coby White would certainly help the Chicago Bulls right now, they’re doing just fine without him. And in the future, they could do the same and save hundreds of millions of dollars to spend elsewhere. That seems to be the takeaway from longtime NBA analyst Bill Simmons, at least.

Simmons said, “If I’m Chicago… I struck oil with Josh Giddey. This is not a sample size, this guy is dominating games… He’s getting where he wants on the court and getting what shot he wants. You’ve got something really special happening here. I don’t want Coby White. I’m not going to pay him next year.”

The analyst said he’d prefer to put his chips into “the Giddey basket” and build around him. He also suggested the Bulls try to trade White, which has been a consideration before. White made himself into a star, but he’s probably going to end up costing the Bulls a little more than he’s worth. In Simmons’ eyes, the Giddey contract and his play make this a non-issue. White can easily be offloaded now, and another team can overpay for him.

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

His co-host also noted that Matas Buzelis is “everything you could’ve hoped he would be” so far, which makes it easier to move on from White. The Bulls have Giddey’s running mate in Buzelis, which makes White expendable.

Simmons did say that White fits right in with the Bulls’ offensive identity, so it’s certainly not a foregone conclusion that his days are numbered. “They may decide we’re just better off keeping him,” he said. He just believes that White’s affordable expiring contract in a league where “nobody wants to make a trade” could set the Bulls up so nicely that they can’t justify paying White later on.

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Chicago Bulls HC has brutal words for Matas Buzelis after loss to Bucks

The Chicago Bulls entered Friday night’s contest against the Milwaukee Bucks with the best record in the Eastern Conference.

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The Bulls left with a wake-up call and a 6-2 record following a 126-110 loss to the Bucks in front of 17,839 fans at Fiserv Stadium.

Chicago didn’t have an answer to defend Giannis Antetokounmpo, allowing the star center to score 41 points and grab 15 rebounds. He was one assist shy of a triple-double.

Giannis Antetokounmpo owned the Chicago Bulls​

Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) drives past Chicago Bulls forward E.J. Liddell (32) in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

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Isaac Okoro started off defending Giannis, but his early foul trouble led the Bulls to ask Nikola Vucevic and Matas Buzelis to handle the impossible assignment.

Buzelis struggled to neutralize the Giannis threat. Following the game, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan acknowledged that Giannis overwhelmed Chicago, especially in the fourth quarter when Milwaukee outscored the Bulls 41-30.

Donovan didn’t sugarcoat Buzelis’ defensive effort by offering a brutal assessment, calling Friday night a learning experience for the second-year forward. He wants to see more consistency from the 2024 first-round pick.

‘‘There’s been moments where he has a lot to learn, so to speak,’’ Donovan said to reporters after the game, via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun Times. ‘‘I think the defensive assignments, when he gets his length and keeps himself between his man and the basket, he’s been good.

“I think the consistency of that is something he’s working through.”

The Chicago Bulls need Matas Buzelis to develop​

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

Buzelis had a strong night offensively, scoring 20 points. He added eight rebounds and three assists. His -2 on the court was tied with Patrick Williams for the best on the Bulls against the Bucks.

Donovan has seen growth from Buzelis and hopes he’ll get better before he faces Giannis later in the season.

‘‘Where he was a year ago today to where he is now is night and day,” Donovan said. “My hope is with the way he works and that mentality, that growth will continue.’’

Friday night was a humbling experience for the young team. Chicago will next travel to play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) gets past Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) and to the basket during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

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Chicago Bulls issued major warning after loss to Cavs

The Chicago Bulls went from looking like a contender for the Eastern Conference’s top seed to looking like a Play-In Tournament team in two games.

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Following the Bulls’ collapse against Milwaukee in the fourth quarter on Friday night, Chicago had a similar trajectory take place against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday night.

Giannis scored 41 points and took over the fourth quarter on Friday night. Donovan Mitchell was the hero for the Cavs, scoring 29 points while adding six rebounds and six assists in Cleveland’s 128-122 comeback win in front of 19,432 fans at Rocket Arena.

The Bulls are now 6-3 and a troubling 1-3 on the road.

The Chicago Bulls were given a warning​

Nov 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) warms up before an NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Following Chicago’s loss on Saturday night, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times had a warning for the Bulls, arguing that more results like the last two games are set to come for the team until they can add star power to the roster to help close out games.

“Sure, they have looked great against younger players on the rise like a Cade Cunningham with Detroit and Orlando’s Paolo Banchero, but the NBA’s truly elite?” Cowley wrote. “The Bulls may have depth and a very good team, but they don’t have the star power some franchise’s can flex, and it’s showing up late in games.

“Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell were reminders of that.”

Even Josh Giddey noted that the Bulls need to find ways to end games against star players.

The Bulls are set to host another star, Victor Wembanyama, on Monday night when they host the San Antonio Spurs.

Maybe these games will show the front office they need to be aggressive in adding a star at the trade deadline.

Oct 31, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrates after team’s win against the New York Knicks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Chicago Bulls get worrying news on Josh Giddey after De’Andre Hunter broke his ankles

The Chicago Bulls desperately need a win at home over the 7-2 San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.

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The Bulls started the regular season hot, but have come back to earth after humbling losses to the Milwaukee Bucks and Cleveland Cavaliers on the road. The young Bulls have struggled on the road, going 1-3 to begin the season.

Chicago has a chance to regain its standing in the Eastern Conference with a home game against the Spurs and a road contest against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. The Bulls will then have a three-game West Coast trip, and Coby White hopes to make his return around when the team plays the Utah Jazz on Sunday.

However, the status of Josh Giddey is up in the air for Monday night.

The Chicago Bulls have a worry for Monday night​

Nov 2, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) looks to the basket as New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) defends during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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Per K.C. Johnson of CHSN, Giddey is questionable to play due to a right ankle sprain he suffered in the Bulls’ 128-122 loss to the Cavs on Saturday night. Patrick Williams is probable to play with a sprained finger.

“Josh Giddey is questionable with that right ankle sprain,” Johnson posted on X. “Patrick Williams (sprained finger) is probable.”

Josh Giddey is questionable with that right ankle sprain. Patrick Williams (sprained finger) is probable

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) November 9, 2025

Josh Giddey got his ankles broken by De’Andre Hunter​

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) in the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Giddey got his ankles “broken” (as they say) when he got crossed by De’Andre Hunter in the third quarter of Saturday night’s game.

De'Andre Hunter might have literally broken Josh Giddey's ankles pic.twitter.com/M8HmMdd8Ko

— Tony Pesta (@Tony_Pesta) November 9, 2025

Without White, Giddey would be another huge miss against Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio.

Giddey is averaging 21.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and 9.3 assists per game through the first nine contests. He leads the Bills in assists and points and is second to center Nikola Vucevic in rebounds (10.6 per game).

Without Giddey and White, Chicago would need to lean on Vucevic and second-year forward Matas Buzelis to earn a seventh win.

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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