Is The East Sleeping On The Bulls?! Caleb Wilson Goes BACK To UNC & Throws It Down

Are the Chicago Bulls being overlooked in the Eastern Conference heading into the 2026-27 NBA season? 👀🐂

On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down whether the East is sleeping on the new-look Bulls. Chicago may not be getting much national respect, but with Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell, Nic Claxton, Patrick Williams, Rob Dillingham, Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro, Jalen Smith, Zach Collins, Dailyn Swain, Noa Essengue, and Jaylin Sellers, the Bulls have more talent, athleticism, and intrigue than people may realize.

The guys debate whether Chicago has enough to climb into the Play-In conversation, especially in a deeper Eastern Conference. Are the Bulls still a bottom-tier team, or could improved defense, better transition play, and internal development help them shock people?

Haize and Pat also discuss how important the Bulls bench will be this season. The starting five will get most of the attention, but the second unit may decide whether this team can actually compete. Can Rob Dillingham provide scoring? Can Tre Jones stabilize the offense? Can Patrick Williams, Isaac Okoro, Jalen Smith, Zach Collins, Jaylin Sellers, Dailyn Swain, or Noa Essengue carve out meaningful roles?

Plus, the guys react to Caleb Wilson going back to UNC and dunking on a frat, adding even more fuel to the growing hype around the Bulls rookie. It may just be an offseason moment, but Wilson’s confidence, personality, and athleticism continue to make him one of the most exciting young players for Bulls fans to watch.

Topics Include:

Is the Eastern Conference overlooking the Bulls?

Can Chicago compete for a Play-In spot?

Why the Bulls may be better than national expectations

How important the Bulls bench will be in 2026-27

Which bench player matters most this season?

Rob Dillingham, Patrick Williams, Tre Jones, and Jaylin Sellers roles