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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 22 MIN

Bryson Graham’s First Big Test: Nail The Bulls Draft 🚨

from Chicago Bulls Central · host The B.R.E.A.K.S Media

🚨 BRYSON GRAHAM’S FIRST NBA DRAFT WITH THE CHICAGO BULLS COULD TELL US EVERYTHING 🚨The Bulls hired Bryson Graham to reset the scouting spine of the organization — and now his first major test is coming fast: the 2026 NBA Draft 👀🔥Graham’s background in New Orleans shows a clear pattern. He has been tied to talent evaluation, player development, scouting, and roster-building roles across 15 seasons, and his draft profile points toward specific archetypes: long two-way wings, oversized defensive guards, smart connectors, and mobile rim-protection upside. His public résumé is tied more to players with physical tools, defensive versatility, processing, and developmental upside than pure empty scoring flash.That matters because the Bulls have multiple chances to reshape the roster.🏀 Own first-round pick: No. 9 🎲 Portland first-round pick: No. 15 🔥 Pelicans/Boston second-round pick: No. 38 👀 Denver second-round pick: No. 56So who fits Graham’s style?At No. 9, names like Aday Mara, Brayden Burries, and Nate Ament stand out as possible Bulls targets. Mara gives Chicago a true structural center with size, efficiency, and passing. Burries gives the Bulls a strong two-way guard who can shoot and play with Josh Giddey. Ament fits the long-forward archetype if Chicago wants to build a massive, interchangeable frontcourt around Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue.At No. 15, the conversation shifts to Jayden Quaintance, Cameron Carr, and Dailyn Swain. Quaintance is the medical-upside swing. Carr brings shotmaking with size. Swain feels like the classic Graham wing: downhill force, rebounding, passing, defensive tools, and connective offense.Then in the second round, the Bulls could look for value with names like Alex Karaban, Ryan Conwell, Tarris Reed Jr., Izaiyah Nelson, Tyler Bilodeau, and Otega Oweh — depending on whether Chicago needs shooting, center depth, defensive activity, or plug-and-play rotation value.Haize breaks down which players fit Graham’s scouting style, why Chicago should avoid chasing the loudest prospect in the room, and why multiple quality swings may be smarter than trading up too aggressively.The Bulls say they are at the ground floor. This draft is the first layer of the foundation.🎧 Tap in now for the full breakdown on Chicago Bulls Central!Topics Covered: 🚨 Bryson Graham’s draft history 🏀 Bulls targets at No. 9 🔥 Bulls targets at No. 15 🎲 Second-round fits at No. 38 and No. 56 📏 Length, defense, processing and upside 👀 Aday Mara, Brayden Burries & Nate Ament 🧱 Jayden Quaintance, Cameron Carr & Dailyn Swain 🎯 Alex Karaban, Ryan Conwell, Tarris Reed Jr. and more 🔴 How Graham’s first draft could define the Bulls’ rebuildPodcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPodGet at us:Email: [email protected]:@BullsCentralPodPhone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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