Jordan Hawkins Is AVAILABLE 👀🐂 + Matas & Caleb Could Be DANGEROUS | FACTS OR CAP: Bulls Need To Lose?

Jordan Hawkins is suddenly available, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson are being asked to grow together as Chicago’s new forward pairing, and the NBA’s changing lottery rules are forcing Bulls fans to rethink what rebuilding should actually look like.On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down three major questions facing the Bulls.First, Jordan Hawkins.Memphis waived Hawkins shortly after acquiring him from New Orleans. Once he clears waivers, Chicago could potentially pursue him without surrendering trade assets. But there’s a major question: does Hawkins actually fill a need anymore after the Bulls added Buddy Hield and Norman Powell? Hawkins has shot 34.8% from three across 174 NBA games, which complicates the idea that Chicago would simply be adding a proven shooter. Pasted textThe more interesting option may be Chicago’s open two-way slot. Hawkins could become a low-cost developmental bet if he accepts that role, but a standard roster spot should require stronger evidence that he can help the rotation immediately. Pasted textThen we get into Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson.Matas has already called the pairing potentially “dangerous,” but Chicago needs more than highlight plays. The Bulls need to learn whether Matas and Caleb can create space for each other, share offensive responsibility, communicate defensively and function alongside Nic Claxton without clogging the paint. Pasted textHaize also breaks down several two-man actions Tiago Splitter should test this season, including handoffs, inverted screening and off-ball actions designed to develop their chemistry without overloading either player. Pasted textAnd finally, it’s FACTS OR CAP:“The Bulls need to lose more games to rebuild properly.”The new lottery structure complicates that argument. Beginning in 2027, the bottom three teams have roughly 5.4% odds at the No. 1 pick, while the other seven non-play-in teams sit around 8.1%. Losing more no longer automatically gives Chicago the best shot at the top pick. Pasted text🔥 On today’s Chicago Bulls Central:👀 Should Chicago take a chance on Jordan Hawkins?💰 Two-way deal vs. standard roster spot🐂 Why Matas + Caleb could become Chicago’s long-term forward pairing🧠 Two-man actions Splitter should test🔒 What their defensive chemistry must prove😳 Why tanking may no longer maximize No. 1 pick odds📈 How veterans can actually HELP young-player development🧢 FACTS OR CAP on whether the Bulls need more losses💬 Would you use Chicago’s final two-way spot on Jordan Hawkins or keep it open for someone already in camp?👍 LIKE🔔 SUBSCRIBE🐂 Tap into Chicago Bulls Central with Haize!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