Chicago Bulls Central

The Bulls Have A CLOSER Problem… And Bryson Graham’s SLAP Plan Has One Big Question

July 27, 2026·23 min
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🐂🔥 The Chicago Bulls finally have a roster that makes sense — but who gets the ball when the game is on the line?On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down one of the biggest unanswered questions for Tiago Splitter: who is the Bulls’ closer? Josh Giddey is the best organizer, Norman Powell is the most proven scorer, Matas Buzelis needs late-game creation reps, Caleb Wilson has the highest long-term ceiling, and Nic Claxton fits more as a screener, roller, and interior finisher. The Bulls may fit for 43 minutes, but the final five minutes are a different test.Haize also dives into Bryson Graham’s SLAP philosophy — size, length, athleticism, and physicality — and asks the question Bulls fans can’t ignore: should the acronym really be SLAPS, with shooting added to the formula? Chicago has added long, athletic, physical players like Caleb Wilson, Dailyn Swain, and Nic Claxton, but the roster still has real spacing questions if too many non-shooters share the floor.Plus, could recently available big man Johni Broome be a sneaky Bulls target? Broome brings rebounding, passing, physicality, G League production, and a low-cost contract — but Chicago already has a crowded frontcourt and a bigger need for shooting and guard-wing depth.🔥 Topics include:Who should close games for the Bulls?Norman Powell as the short-term late-game answerJosh Giddey’s role as the organizerWhy Matas Buzelis needs pressure repsCaleb Wilson’s late-game development pathBryson Graham’s SLAP philosophyWhy shooting may be the missing ingredientHow poor spacing could hurt Caleb, Matas, Giddey, and ClaxtonCould Johni Broome fit Tiago Splitter’s system?Why Broome may be a Windy City developmental big🎧 Tap in with Haize on Chicago Bulls Central for the full breakdown!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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