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Chicago Bulls Should Absolutely NOT Trade For Chet Holmgren | Why The Bulls Should Be Very Careful

June 1, 2026·26 min
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Could the Chicago Bulls make a blockbuster move for Chet Holmgren if the Oklahoma City Thunder ever made him available? Haize breaks down the full Facts or Cap debate on whether trading for Chet makes sense for the Bulls’ rebuild, how he would fit next to Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, and Coby White, and why his elite rim protection, shooting, and age timeline could completely change Chicago’s future.But there’s a major catch: the cost.Would the Bulls be willing to include Matas Buzelis? Would multiple first-round picks be too much? And with Chet’s future max contract looming, would Chicago be putting itself in a dangerous salary-cap situation before the roster is ready to contend?Haize also reacts to Kevin Young entering the Bulls head coaching search, why the BYU head coach’s NBA background makes him a very serious candidate, and what his player development resume could mean for a Bulls team expected to add multiple young pieces this offseason.Plus, voicemails hit on Lu Dort’s possible fit in Chicago, whether the Bulls should wait until after the draft before targeting win-now veterans, and why players like Brayden Burries or Yaxel Lendeborg falling to No. 15 could be an absolute steal.🔥 Topics Discussed:Should the Bulls trade for Chet Holmgren?Why Chet fits Chicago’s timelineWhy Matas Buzelis should be off limitsKevin Young joins Bulls coaching searchSean Sweeney off the boardLu Dort’s fit with the BullsPotential draft steals at No. 15Bulls rebuild strategy under Bryson GrahamSubscribe to Chicago Bulls Central for daily Bulls news, rumors, draft coverage, trade breakdowns, and analysis.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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