🐂🔥 The Chicago Bulls’ starting five finally has an identity… but can the bench keep it alive for 48 minutes?

On today’s episode of Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down how Tiago Splitter can use the Bulls’ revamped bench as a true “toolbox unit” instead of a traditional second unit.

With a projected starting five of Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, and Nic Claxton, Chicago has size, pace, scoring, length, and rim protection. But the bench is where things get interesting. 👀

The Bulls’ second unit features Tre Jones, Dailyn Swain, Isaac Okoro, Patrick Williams, Jalen Smith, Zach Collins, Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and Noa Essengue — a group loaded with athletes, defenders, developmental upside, and lineup flexibility… but not a ton of proven half-court scoring.

So how deep should Splitter go? Who gets consistent minutes? Who gets squeezed? And should the Bulls stagger Norman Powell, Josh Giddey, or Matas Buzelis with the bench to avoid clunky offensive stretches?

Haize also reacts to Matas Buzelis’ international debut with Lithuania, where he flashed athleticism, defense, transition finishing, and an active all-around game. Plus, with Colin Sexton and Anfernee Simons off the board, what should the Bulls do with their final roster spot?

🔥 Topics include:

• Tiago Splitter’s Bulls bench rotation plan 🧩
• Why Chicago’s bench is a “pressure bench”
• Tre Jones as the second-unit organizer
• Dailyn Swain’s rookie role and closing-minute upside
• Rob Dillingham as the wild-card scorer
• Jalen Smith vs. Zach Collins minutes battle
• Patrick Williams, Isaac Okoro, Leonard Miller, and Noa Essengue roles
• How deep the Bulls should go in the rotation
• Matas Buzelis shines in Lithuania debut 🇱🇹
• Colin Sexton and Anfernee Simons off the board 🚨
• Bulls final roster spot strategy

👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments:

Who should be the Bulls’ first player off the bench this season?

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