Should the Chicago Bulls trade Jalen Smith — or is he more valuable to this roster than anything they could realistically get back?
On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down the growing Jalen Smith decision. Smith has reportedly drawn interest from teams like the Lakers, Timberwolves, Warriors and 76ers, with Philadelphia previously offering multiple second-round picks before Chicago declined. But Haize explains why the Bulls should not move Smith just to collect low-value draft capital. Smith averaged 10.2 points, 6.7 rebounds, shot 37.3% from three, and gives Chicago one of the few proven stretch-big options on the roster.
The conversation then shifts to NBA.com ranking the Bulls 13th in the Eastern Conference, ahead of only Brooklyn and Milwaukee. Is that disrespectful after adding Norman Powell, Nic Claxton and Caleb Wilson? Or is it fair because the East got deeper with Philadelphia, Miami, Indiana, New York, Detroit, Cleveland, Atlanta and Orlando all positioned as stronger or more proven teams?
Plus, Haize reacts to Caleb Wilson continuing to energize Bulls fans with confidence, appreciation and Rookie of the Year ambition. Wilson’s Summer League shooting, above-the-rim game, fit next to Powell and path toward a potential two-man ROY race with Cameron Boozer are all on the table.
🔥 Topics include:
- Should the Bulls trade Jalen Smith?
- Lakers, Warriors, Wolves and Sixers trade fit
- Why Smith’s shooting matters beside Giddey, Caleb and Claxton
- What Chicago should demand in a Smith trade
- NBA.com ranking the Bulls 13th in the East
- Disrespect or reality for the new-look Bulls?
- Caleb Wilson’s confidence and ROY push
- Why Wilson vs Boozer could become the rookie race to watch
- How Chicago’s depth and development timeline shape the season
🎧 Tap in with Haize on Chicago Bulls Central for the full breakdown!
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