The Chicago Bulls Are Tanking… But Is It On Purpose? | Anti-Tanking Rules EXPOSED

Are the Chicago Bulls tanking… or is this just the early stage of a rebuild? In this episode of Horns Over Hoops, Sal Bass breaks down the current state of the Chicago Bulls and whether the team’s recent struggles are part of a long-term rebuild strategy. We discuss: • Chicago Bulls tanking rumors • NBA anti-tanking rules and Adam Silver’s latest stance • Bulls rebuild outlook for 2026 • Josh Giddey’s role in the future • Rob Dillingham development • Jaden Ivey fit and long-term upside • NBA Draft Lottery positioning • NBA All-Star reactions and league-wide implications With the Bulls sitting near the bottom of the standings, fans are asking: Are the Bulls tanking on purpose? And if so, will the NBA’s new anti-tanking rules change the strategy? If you’re a Chicago Bulls fan looking for real talk, rebuild analysis, and draft lottery breakdowns — this episode is for you. Subscribe to Horns Over Hoops for weekly Chicago Bulls news, NBA updates, rebuild discussions, and draft analysis. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome Back and All-Star Game Recap 08:58 Dunk Contest Disappointment 12:59 Three-Point Contest Highlights 16:29 Team USA's Future and Olympic Roster 21:20 Chicago Bulls' Current Status and Future Outlook 25:05 Bulls' Current Struggles and Future Prospects 29:41 Team Chemistry and Player Development 34:28 Tanking and Draft Strategies 44:36 Revisiting Draft Lottery Changes 46:51 Fun and Games: Dunk Contest Trivia 51:28 The Dunk Contest History 52:11 Game Time: Building a Starting Lineup 53:24 Drafting Legends: The Starting Lineup Challenge 55:17 Team Dynamics: Analyzing Player Choices 57:05 Finalizing the Lineup: Who's the Best? 59:43 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans 01:05:53 Outtro for youtube.mp4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices