The Chicago Bulls are reportedly eyeing Pelicans center Yves Missi — and it could signal exactly the kind of “smaller swing” Arturas Karnisovas prefers at the deadline. On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down whether Missi is the right young defensive big for Chicago, how he would fit next to Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis, and what this move says about the front office’s mindset.

Is this a smart, patient pivot… or another half-measure? We also examine Jalen Smith’s upside, whether a Missi–Smith frontcourt could actually work, and why Billy Donovan’s shot diet (barely any midrange) might be holding this team back.

Plus — big injury news: Josh Giddey may practice with Windy City on Sunday after being upgraded from OUT to DOUBTFUL. What does this mean for Chicago’s stretch run?

And as always — your voicemails bring the heat:

🔥 Picks vs. Patrick Williams

🔥 Billy’s shot profile

🔥 Small trade vs. big swing

🔥 AK’s real deadline strategy

If you’re a Bulls fan who wants honesty, passion, and real analysis — you’re in the right place.

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Haize breaks down another crushing Bulls loss to the Brooklyn Nets and why Chicago is once again in the exact same spot it has been for years — 19–22 and stuck in NBA purgatory. 🌀🐂

After blowing a 20-point comeback bid in Brooklyn, Nikola Vučević admitted the truth Bulls fans already know: injuries and inconsistency keep dragging this team back to the same place. But is that really the excuse… or is this a front office problem?

With the Feb. 5 trade deadline looming, the pressure is mounting on Arturas Karnisovas and the Bulls front office. Are they finally being held accountable by ownership? Or will Chicago once again tinker around the edges instead of making real change?

Haize then dives into three young, high-upside trade targets the Bulls could realistically pursue at the deadline:

🔥 Jaden Ivey — could he replace Coby White if Chicago moves on?

🔥 Bennedict Mathurin — the explosive scorer Indiana may not be able to afford

🔥 Yves Missi — a springy rim protector who could be Chicago’s long-term center

Plus, your voicemails hit hard on:

🎯 Ja Morant’s fit (or lack of one) in Chicago

🎯 Who should actually be “locks” on this roster

🎯 Patrick Williams reality check

🎯 Whether Daniel Gafford should be a no-brainer trade

🎯 And Billy Donovan’s late-game issues

Is this the year the Bulls finally pivot… or will history repeat itself again? 🤔

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Join Haize LIVE for the Chicago Bulls Central Postgame Show after a gut-wrenching 109–112 loss to the Brooklyn Nets. 😤🔥

Chicago stormed back from a 20-point deficit, ripping off a late 7–0 run to take the lead — only for Michael Porter Jr. to hit a clutch layup that sealed the game for Brooklyn in the final seconds. Another close loss leaves Bulls fans asking: are effort and fight enough, or is this who the Bulls really are?

Nikola Vucevic led Chicago with 19 points, Ayo Dosunmu added 18, and rookie Matas Buzelis impressed with 15 points, 6 rebounds, and 5 BLOCKS in a breakout defensive performance. The Bulls had five players in double figures, yet still couldn’t close — what went wrong down the stretch?

We’ll break down:

• Why the Bulls keep falling apart late ⏱️

• Whether Billy Donovan’s rotations cost them the game 🤔

• Buzelis’ growing impact 🌟

• If Chicago should be buyers or sellers at the deadline 🔄

• What this loss means for their playoff hopes 📉

Bring your takes — we’re taking your comments LIVE and keeping it 100 with Bulls Nation.

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The Chicago Bulls trade deadline buzz is getting LOUD 🔊 — and for the first time in years, the league truly believes Artūras Karnišovas is ready to make moves.

On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central with Haize, we break down why executives around the NBA say AK has been more realistic, more transparent, and under real pressure to change course before Feb. 5. Are we finally getting a tweak — or a full rebuild shift? 🤔

We dive into:

• What the Bulls’ assets actually are (7 expiring contracts + a $17M trade exception)
• Why Tre Jones and Jalen Smith might be MORE valuable than expirings
• Who Chicago could realistically BUY: Sabonis? Kuminga? Claxton?
• Why Ja Morant & Anthony Davis don’t feel like Bulls fits

Then we get into the Ayo Dosunmu trade buzz 🚨 — three potential destinations if Chicago sells:

• Detroit Pistons (needs tough, versatile guards)
• Orlando Magic (connector piece over Tyus Jones)
• Houston Rockets (desperate for better guard play)

Plus — we preview a dangerous Nets matchup that the Bulls have ALREADY lost once. Brooklyn is bad… but this is exactly the type of trap game Chicago keeps falling into.

Can the Bulls stay focused — or will the deadline noise get louder? Let’s talk about it.

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The Chicago Bulls trade deadline picture is getting clearer — and louder.

On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the latest injury updates on Josh Giddey and Zach Collins, Billy Donovan’s public praise of Nikola Vučević after yet another clutch moment, and why that praise could actually signal a risky future decision for the Bulls.

We also dive into the Bulls reportedly asking for an unprotected first-round pick for Coby White, why that may be difficult to get, and how teams like the Clippers, Timberwolves, and Hawks could realistically enter the conversation.

Plus, Jake Fischer drops a harsh truth about Patrick Williams’ trade value that Bulls fans may not want to hear.

🔥 Topics include:

• Josh Giddey ramping up but behind schedule

• Zach Collins now weeks behind his return timeline

• Why Vucevic keeps saving the Bulls late — and why that doesn’t change the big picture

• Bulls asking price for Coby White & real trade packages

• Clippers & Wolves emerging as logical suitors

• Jake Fischer on why Pat Williams has little market value

Tap in, drop your thoughts, and let’s talk Bulls 🐂👇

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The Chicago Bulls edge the Utah Jazz 128–126 at home in a wild finish as Nikola Vučević pours in a season-high 35 points to lead the way! 🐂🔥

Despite a massive 41-point explosion off the bench from Brice Sensabaugh, the Bulls stayed composed late, avoided a 4th-quarter collapse, and closed out a crucial win at the United Center.

Chicago had 7 players score in double figures, showing exactly what this team can be when the ball moves, the pace is up, and everyone contributes.

We’re breaking it ALL down on this postgame show 👇

✅ Vucevic’s dominant night and why he was unguardable

✅ How the Bulls survived the Jazz late run

✅ Sensabaugh’s breakout performance for Utah

✅ What this win says about the Bulls moving forward

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The Chicago Bulls showed real effort, ball movement, and defensive communication against Houston — and it left one big question hanging in the air: why don’t they play like that every night? 🤔

On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, host Haize breaks down what that performance says about this roster, what it exposes about Billy Donovan’s coaching, and why meaningful change still feels so hard for this franchise.

We also dive into new trade rumors around Isaac Okoro, why the Lakers are calling, what a realistic return could look like, and why the Bulls may end up moving role players instead of stars at the deadline.

Plus: what the league’s interest in Tre Jones, Jalen Smith, and Okoro tells us about the Bulls’ real trade market — and a full Jazz vs Bulls preview with keys to avoid another letdown.

🔴 Topics include:

Why effort and execution fluctuate so wildly

Billy Donovan’s long-term ceiling as a coach

Okoro to Lakers? What makes sense for Chicago

Why low-cost contracts have more value than expirings

Jazz vs Bulls preview & must-win energy check

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The Chicago Bulls fall to the Houston Rockets 119–113 in a back-and-forth battle that slipped away late in the 4th quarter 😤🚨

Tre Jones had a career night, pouring in a career-high 34 points while keeping the Bulls competitive all game 💥 But a 10–2 Rockets run in the final minutes flipped the momentum and sealed the loss.

We’re breaking down what went wrong late, how Jones’ breakout performance changes the rotation, and what this loss means for the Bulls as they continue navigating injuries, lineup changes, and trade deadline pressure 👀

🗣️ Join the live postgame show to talk it out with Bulls fans, give your takes, and react in real time!

👉 Topics we’re covering:

• Tre Jones’ career night & why he was unstoppable 🔥

• The 4th quarter collapse and late-game execution 😬

• Defensive breakdowns that swung the game

• What this loss means moving forward

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