Dan Bernstein thinks the Bulls do not need to be good this year - they need to survive the new lottery math. Dan breaks down the real goal for Chicago: stay out of the bottom three, develop Caleb Wilson, and treat every game like a scouting report instead of a referendum on the season.

He lays out exactly how the expanded NBA lottery works, why finishing fourth through 10th worst is the sweet spot, and why a team can still win plenty of games without blowing up its draft position. If you have been confused by the mixed messaging around the Bulls' expectations, this episode cuts through it fast.

This one is for Bulls fans who want the honest version of where the franchise stands right now - no fake optimism, no panic, just a clear-eyed read on what matters, who is earning minutes, and why this season is really about sorting the future. If you want to understand the Bulls beyond the box score, start here.

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Happy Opening Night! The Chicago Bulls tip off their 2026-27 season in Toronto, and all eyes are on rookie Caleb Wilson as a new era of Bulls basketball begins. Dan Bernstein and Jason Bernstein break down what to watch for from Wilson in his first NBA season, what realistic expectations should be, and the key storylines surrounding the franchise's new direction. The guys also look back at NBA Opening Night, preview what could be an exciting and wide-open season across the league, and close things out with another edition of The Showdown.

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As the regular season draws closer, Dan and Jason Bernstein react to the Bulls' mounting injuries in the frontcourt and what they could mean with opening night just a week away.

0:00 Bulls preseason / big man injuries

19:00 LeBron James - Fanatics helicopter

28:00 the Showdown

The guys also dive into Pablo Torre’s latest investigative report involving LeBron James and Fanatics, examining the fallout and bigger questions surrounding the story. Plus, the episode wraps up with another competitive edition of The Showdown.

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Dan and Jason Bernstein preview the Bulls' first preseason game and break down the biggest storylines they'll be watching as a new season gets underway.

0:00 What to watch for in the game tonight

8:00 Jordan Hawkins

30:00 The Showdown

From player battles to early impressions of the revamped roster, they discuss what they're most curious to see from this Bulls team in its first game action. Plus, they react to the signing of Jordan Hawkins and what he could bring to the organization before wrapping up the show with another edition of The Showdown.

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Dan and Jason Bernstein take a comprehensive look at the Bulls roster heading into the 2026-27 season, breaking down the team's strengths, weaknesses, and biggest question marks as expectations begin to take shape.

0:00 The Bulls roster for 2026-27

25:30 New NBA rule

34:00 The Showdown

From key contributors to players who could determine the team's ceiling, the guys evaluate where the Bulls stand entering the new year.

They also discuss a newly enforced NBA rule that could have a significant impact on offensive players across the league and what it may mean for scoring and game flow this season. Plus, Dan and Jason wrap things up with another spirited edition of the Showdown.

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Dan and Jason Bernstein break down the latest developments from the Chicago Bulls' offseason and discuss the direction of the franchise. Dan has a simple request for the organization: stop pretending this is anything other than a rebuild and embrace what this season really is.

0:00 Call this season what it is and nothing more

16:00 Bulls open practice in the city

23:00 NBA News and Notes

27:00 The Showdown

The guys also react to the Bulls' upcoming open practice, a fan-friendly event that should provide an early look at the team's new faces and young talent. Plus, they take a trip around the NBA with the latest news and notes from across the league before wrapping things up, as always, with another edition of The Showdown.

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Dan Bernstein and Jason Bernstein discuss the return of Taj Gibson to the Bulls organization, though this time he's joining the team from the sidelines as a coach.

0:00 Taj Gibson joins Splitter's staff as a coach

15:00 Adam Silver addresses the media on the state of the league

27:00 The Gameshow

What role could the longtime fan favorite play on Billy Donovan's staff, and what impact might he have on the next generation of Bulls players? The guys also take a look back at Gibson's lengthy NBA career and the legacy he leaves behind in Chicago. Later, they react to NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's latest comments on the state of the league before wrapping up the show, as always, with The Gameshow.

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WHAT IS THE HOLDUP WITH THE KAWHI LEONARD TRADE?

The Kawhi Leonard trade rumors continue to swirl, but the biggest question is: what exactly is taking so long? With the Los Angeles Clippers already under major scrutiny following the NBA’s investigation into the circumstances surrounding Kawhi Leonard and the team, there are even bigger questions about what could be happening behind the scenes.

The Clippers were hit with significant penalties in the investigation, including the loss of five first-round picks, making this situation unlike a typical NBA trade saga. So is the investigation — and everything surrounding it — playing a role in why a Kawhi Leonard trade hasn’t happened yet?

We break down the latest on Kawhi, the Clippers, the investigation, the five first-round picks the team lost, and what could ultimately be holding up a potential blockbuster trade.

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