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.
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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
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