Josh Giddey expresses confidence in Chicago Bulls' upcoming NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Josh Giddey believes the Chicago Bulls can remain competitive within a talent-heavy Eastern Conference this year. The team enters the season with a new head coach, Tiago Splitter, who replaced Billy Donovan after the franchise failed to reach the playoffs. Chicago refreshed its roster by selecting Caleb Wilson with the fourth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft and signing free agent Norman Powell. Despite losing Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu in earlier trades, Giddey cited a balanced locker room consisting of veterans and younger players as a foundation for success. The team is now focusing on maintaining consistency after a cycle of alternating performances last season. Chicago continues to build its identity under the new system led by Splitter.
- •Tiago Splitter replaces Billy Donovan as the Chicago Bulls head coach.
- •The team added rookie Caleb Wilson and veteran Norman Powell to the roster.
- •Josh Giddey highlights the need for consistent performance throughout the 82-game schedule.
- •The Eastern Conference features new rosters including Giannis Antetokounmpo on the Miami Heat.
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — Josh Giddey Makes Bold Claim About Bulls’ Place in Loaded Eastern Conference
"The Eastern Conference is stacked right now following all the massive changes that happened this summer. The Chicago Bulls may not be part of the conversation, but Josh Giddey wants them to be. The Bulls underwent changes of their own, and it started before the February trade deadline. They traded Coby White to the Charlotte [...]
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