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MATAS BUZELIS BENCHED?! Jalen Smith 1st-Round Pick Buzz + Derrick Rose's 25-Game Rule!

31m | Nov 7, 2026

🚨🐂 MATAS BUZELIS TO THE BENCH?! JALEN SMITH WORTH A FIRST-ROUND PICK?! DERRICK ROSE SPEAKS!

BULLS NATION, THE CHICAGO BULLS MAY BE HEADING TOWARD SOME MAJOR DECISIONS! 🔥🏀

Tiago Splitter is considering a major change to Chicago's frontcourt rotation, and MATAS BUZELIS COULD BE THE ODD MAN OUT! 😳

According to Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune, Splitter plans to experiment with Nic Claxton and Jalen Smith together and could eventually START BOTH BIG MEN!

That raises a HUGE question about the future of Matas Buzelis in Chicago's starting lineup!

But that's just the beginning!

JALEN SMITH COULD BE WORTH A FIRST-ROUND PICK! 💰

NBA insider Sean Deveney reports that an unnamed NBA executive believes the Bulls could receive a first-round pick for Jalen Smith! Golden State has already reportedly contacted Chicago, and the trade interest could continue growing!

Should Bryson Graham sell high, or is Smith too valuable to the Bulls' young core?

AND FINALLY...

DERRICK ROSE HAS A MESSAGE FOR CALEB WILSON! 🌹🔥

The former Bulls MVP says to wait until after 25 games before fully evaluating a team!

But should Chicago Bulls fans really be that patient with a team that's started 1-7?

On today's episode of CHICAGO BULLS CENTRAL, host HAIZE breaks down three major storylines!

😳 SEGMENT 1: MATAS BUZELIS BENCHED?!

  • Is Tiago Splitter considering a different starting lineup?
  • Could Nic Claxton and Jalen Smith start together?
  • Would moving Matas to the bench help or hurt his development?
  • How would this impact Caleb Wilson?
  • Is Chicago sacrificing long-term development to improve its defense?

💰 SEGMENT 2: JALEN SMITH WORTH A FIRST-ROUND PICK?!

  • Reported Golden State Warriors interest!
  • An NBA executive's first-round pick valuation!
  • Is Smith more valuable to Chicago or a contender?
  • Should the Bulls trade him or consider keeping him long-term?
  • What should Bryson Graham demand in return?

🌹 SEGMENT 3: DERRICK ROSE SAYS WAIT 25 GAMES!

  • Rose's advice to Caleb Wilson!
  • Should Bulls fans be more patient with the rebuild?
  • When does patience become an excuse?
  • What must improve before game 25?
  • Is Tiago Splitter getting enough out of this roster?

🎙️ BONUS: BULLS NATION VOICEMAILS!

Haize also responds to listener questions about Josh Giddey's changing role, Chicago's shooting development, fan overreactions and potential trades!

BULLS NATION, WE WANT YOUR ANSWERS! 👇

  1. Would you BENCH Matas Buzelis if it meant more touches and better development?
  2. Would you TRADE Jalen Smith for a protected first-round pick?
  3. How patient are you willing to be with the Chicago Bulls?
  4. What needs to change before the Bulls reach 25 games?

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