Bulls project to remain a low playoff team despite roster changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 21, 2026, 7:26 PM
Last updated Aug 21, 2026

The Chicago Bulls are ranked No. 20 in Stephen Noh's 2029-30 NBA projections, indicating a lengthy rebuilding process. Despite recent changes in management and roster, the team may not significantly improve in the near term. Key players Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis are expected to be central in future lineups, but further movement is anticipated next summer, when the Bulls could have over $50 million in cap space for additional roster building and draft lottery picks.
- •Bulls ranked No. 20 in 2029-30 projections by Stephen Noh.
- •Significant management and roster changes were made recently.
- •Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis likely central to future rosters.
- •Bulls expected to have over $50 million in cap space next summer.
- •Lottery picks will aid in ongoing roster improvements.
- 7:26 PMYahoo Sports — Bulls' Caleb Wilson isn't enough to get them where they need to be in new projection
"Caleb Wilson can help the Chicago Bulls, but they need more.
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