Bulls’ Biggest Weakness Is Still OBVIOUS: Where Is The Shooting?

The Chicago Bulls have rebuilt the roster, but one major question still hangs over everything: do they have enough three-point shooting to make this offense work? 👀🐂

On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer break down just how big the Bulls’ shooting issue could be heading into the 2026-27 NBA season. Chicago has added talent, athleticism, defense, and scoring upside, but spacing remains one of the biggest concerns around a roster featuring Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, and Zach Collins.

The guys discuss whether the Bulls have enough reliable shooters to create driving lanes, keep defenses honest, and help Tiago Splitter build a functional offense in year one. Is this simply a roster flaw that can be managed, or is the lack of shooting serious enough to limit Chicago’s ceiling?

Haize and Pat also dive into the bench rotation battle. With a deeper roster and several young players fighting for minutes, not everyone can play. Who gets left out of the rotation? Which young players need consistent development minutes? And how should the Bulls balance winning games with building for the future?

Plus, the guys set expectations for Tiago Splitter’s first season as Bulls head coach. With a rebuilt roster, a new identity, and pressure to show progress, what should fans realistically expect from Splitter in year one?

Topics Include:

How big is the Bulls’ three-point shooting problem?

Can Chicago build a functional offense without elite spacing?

Who should make the Bulls bench rotation?

Which players could be left out of regular minutes?

Tiago Splitter’s year one expectations

How Splitter can maximize the rebuilt roster

Bulls’ offensive identity entering 2026-27

Development vs. winning for Chicago’s young core

The Bulls have more talent than they did before, but talent alone does not guarantee balance. If Chicago wants to take a real step forward, shooting, rotation decisions, and coaching identity will decide how far this rebuilt roster can go.

🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Bulls’ shooting concerns, bench rotation battles, and Tiago Splitter’s expectations in year one with Chicago.

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