Chicago Bulls Central

Bulls Coaching Search FINALISTS Revealed? Quinn, Unseld & Giddey Questions 👀

June 5, 2026·23 min
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The Chicago Bulls’ head coaching search is entering a major stage, and Haize breaks down the latest reports connecting Chris Quinn, Wes Unseld Jr., and Micah Nori to the finalist conversation.According to recent reporting, the Bulls are expected to narrow their head coaching search soon, with Unseld expected to emerge as a finalist. Quinn remains a strong candidate after Sean Sweeney took the Orlando Magic job, while Nori is still involved in the process. Haize reacts to what this means for Bryson Graham’s first major hire, why the Bulls need a coach who can develop young talent, and whether familiarity with Chicago’s current roster helps or hurts Unseld’s case.The show also dives into major NBA Draft news. The Bulls have officially added Nate Ament to their list of pre-draft workouts, giving Chicago another long, skilled forward to evaluate. Ament brings size, shooting upside, fluidity, and switchable defensive tools, but still needs strength and physical development.Plus, KC Johnson’s draft intel suggests the Bulls view this as a four-player draft at the top and are unlikely to move outside the group of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer, and Caleb Wilson. The Bulls are also reportedly not high on Morez Johnson Jr. and prefer Cameron Carr at No. 15.Haize also breaks down whether Josh Giddey’s future in Chicago is suddenly cloudy under Graham’s SLAP philosophy: size, length, athleticism, and physicality. Does Giddey fit the new front office vision, or will the Bulls use the 2026-27 season to evaluate his long-term future?🔥 Topics Discussed:Chris Quinn and Wes Unseld Jr. expected in Bulls finalist mixMicah Nori still connected to ChicagoJohn Paxson’s continued involvement in the processNate Ament officially works out for the BullsKC Johnson’s Bulls draft intelCameron Carr as Chicago’s preferred No. 15 targetWhy the Bulls may not be high on Morez Johnson Jr.Josh Giddey’s future under Bryson Graham’s SLAP philosophySubscribe to Chicago Bulls Central for daily Chicago Bulls news, NBA Draft coverage, coaching search updates, trade rumors, and everything Bulls basketball.Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/BullsCentralPodGet at us:Email: BullsCentralPod@gmail.comTwitter:@BullsCentralPodPhone: ‪(773) 270-2799‬Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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