The Chicago Bulls’ loss to the Raptors may have revealed more than just another L… 😳

Jaden Ivey received his FIRST career DNP-CD and Billy Donovan’s update afterward raised serious concerns about Ivey’s knee, movement, and long-term outlook. 🏀

Is this just rotation management… or something bigger?

We break down:

🔥 Jaden Ivey’s “I’m not the same player” comments

🚨 Billy Donovan’s concerning evaluation

📉 Why this makes the Bulls’ tank even more logical

🎲 Updated NBA Draft Lottery odds

⚖️ Adam Silver’s new anti-tanking rule proposals

🤔 Could Chicago walk away from the trade deadline with ZERO future pieces?

With Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Rob Dillingham, Anfernee Simons, and Collin Sexton all in flux… what is the actual plan?

Tanking may be the new reality in Chicago. But is the front office executing it correctly?

Bulls fans, it’s time to talk.

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The Chicago Bulls’ loss to the Toronto Raptors revealed everything.

Yes — the Bulls are tanking.

Yes — they competed.

But the rotations told the real story.

Josh Giddey didn’t look like himself.

Matas Buzelis struggled.

Rob Dillingham played just 10 minutes.

Jaden Ivey didn’t play at all.

Patrick Williams logged nearly 30 minutes.

Nick Richards barely saw the floor.

If the Bulls are losing anyway, why aren’t they prioritizing development?

Are they trying to:

• Increase Anfernee Simons’ trade value?

• Set up a sign-and-trade?

• Inflate Patrick Williams’ value?

• Or are they just short-sighted again?

Haize breaks down why this “reset” doesn’t fully make sense yet, what the new NBA tanking rules mean for Chicago’s timeline, and why this likely won’t be a multi-year tank.

If you think this is part of a master plan… let’s talk about it.

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The Chicago Bulls are entering a new phase — and Matas Buzelis knows it.

With Josh Giddey, Tre Jones, and Jalen Smith expected to return against the Toronto Raptors, the Bulls now face a full-blown guard logjam. Six guards. Limited minutes. And major rotation decisions looming.

But while the backcourt chaos unfolds, Matas Buzelis is stepping into something bigger — leadership.

The former No. 11 pick says it’s “Go Time” and that he’ll be “ready for war.” With half the roster moved at the trade deadline and the team struggling through losses, this may officially be the moment the Bulls turn the keys over to their young core.

We break down:

• How Giddey’s return changes the offense
• Who falls out of the rotation
• Whether this is tanking or competing
• CBS ranking the Bulls front office 28th
• Why this stretch could define Artūras Karnišovas’ future
• And why Matas Buzelis might be the real story of the second half

This is a defining moment for Chicago.

#ChicagoBulls #MatasBuzelis #JoshGiddey #BullsNation #NBA

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