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Chicago Bulls rebuild: Caleb Wilson era begins

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Chicago Bulls ~~2026 rebuild –~~ rebuild: Caleb Wilson ~~praised~~ era begins

The Chicago Bulls ~~used~~ are undergoing a significant rebuild led by new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham. Following the ~~No. 4 overall pick in~~ departure of head coach Billy Donovan, the team hired Tiago Splitter as head coach to implement a defensive-focused identity. In the 2026 NBA ~~Draft to select 19‑year‑old~~ Draft, the Bulls selected 20-year-old North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 overall pick. Wilson, ~~a former North Carolina star,~~ praised for his athleticism and versatility, averaged 19.8 points and 9.4 rebounds at UNC. He also selected Dailyn Swain at No. 15. To bolster the roster, the front office added veteran center Nic ~~Claxton, re‑signed Zach Collins, and~~ Claxton via trade, signed guard Norman ~~Powell.~~ Powell, and re-signed Zach Collins. While Graham has urged fans to be patient with the rebuilding timeline, his decisions have faced scrutiny from a fan base accustomed to middling results. Wilson’s Summer League debut ~~on July 11 produced~~ was historic, where he scored 35 ~~points on 7‑of‑11 three‑point shooting, and over~~ points, setting an unofficial scoring record. Over four ~~games~~ games, he averaged 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, ~~1.8 assists, 1.3 steals~~ and 2.5 blocks, earning a ~~First‑Team spot.~~ spot on the Summer League First Team. Former Bulls star Derrick Rose ~~later~~ praised ~~Wilson,~~ Wilson’s confidence, calling him “delusional” in a positive sense ~~for his confidence~~ and ~~drive. Rose said~~ noting that he sees himself in ~~Wilson and advised~~ the ~~rookie on making “gambit moves,” emphasizing sacrifice, discipline and focus. The comments were made during a halftime ceremony at~~ rookie. As the ~~United Center and a community gathering at Navy Pier, where Rose was honored and promoted his 2K27 cover athlete role. The~~ Bulls ~~remain focused on turning~~ prepare for the ~~franchise around after a stretch without~~ 2026-27 season, the roster features a ~~winning record since 2016‑17~~ youth movement including Wilson, Matas Buzelis, and Josh Giddey. The team’s upcoming schedule includes a ~~postseason drought dating back to 2021‑22.~~ challenging opening month against several playoff teams from the previous season.

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