The Chicago Bulls rumor mill is heating up — and now Bennedict Mathurin is reportedly a name to watch.
Haize breaks down the latest report that Chicago has emerged as another known suitor alongside New Orleans for Clippers restricted free agent Bennedict Mathurin. Mathurin is officially on the 2026 restricted free-agent list after the Clippers issued him a qualifying offer, and Marc Stein previously reported New Orleans plus a second suitor had shown interest.
Could Mathurin make sense for the Bulls? Haize looks at the fit, the cost, the restricted free agency complications, and whether Chicago should chase another young scoring wing now or preserve flexibility for the bigger 2027 picture.
Then, the show turns to Jalen Duren vs Peyton Watson as possible 2027 Bulls targets. Duren is the bigger star swing, but Watson is the cleaner roster fit beside Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson and Nic Claxton. The current verdict: Watson fits the Bulls better as currently constructed, while Duren would require a bigger frontcourt reset.
Plus, Haize reacts to Jalen Smith trade buzz after reported Lakers interest, and why Smith’s shooting, expiring contract, and frontcourt versatility could make him one of Chicago’s better trade chips.
And finally, the Chicago Bulls 2026-27 preseason schedule is out — headlined by a must-watch Caleb Wilson vs Cameron Boozer rematch when the Bulls face Memphis.
🔥 Topics include:
- Bennedict Mathurin linked to Bulls
- Mathurin’s restricted free agency fit
- Should Chicago chase Mathurin now or protect 2027 cap space?
- Peyton Watson vs Jalen Duren as 2027 targets
- Why Watson fits better beside Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis
- Why Duren would force a Nic Claxton decision
- Bulls 2027 cap-space paths
- Jalen Smith Lakers trade interest
- Chicago Bulls preseason schedule
- Caleb Wilson vs Cameron Boozer rematch
🎧 Tap in with Haize on Chicago Bulls Central for the full breakdown!
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