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The 1-7 Bulls are a disaster, and that's putting it mildly

“If the Bulls are awful and you don’t get the [Josh] Giddey answers you want . . . yeesh. They wouldn’t be in an impossible spot by any means, but you’d run the risk of prolonging the road to sustained…

Published: Friday, 6 November 2026 at 4:27 AM
The 1-7 Bulls are a disaster, and that's putting it mildly
Key Things to Know
  • Scoop Jackson argues that the 1-7 Chicago Bulls are experiencing a disastrous start to their season.
  • Chicago surrendered 129.6 points per game across their first eight contests, nearly matching an NBA record.
  • The Bulls ranked last in the league in three-point shooting percentage at 27.2 percent.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Chicago Sun-Times columnist Scoop Jackson argues that the Chicago Bulls' 1-7 start to the season represents a disastrous introduction for the franchise's overhauled roster, coaching staff, and front office. Jackson highlights lopsided blowout losses, including multiple 30-plus point defeats and an 84-point defensive collapse in a single half against the New York Knicks.

The columnist details major statistical struggles, noting the Bulls allowed 129.6 points per game through eight games while ranking last in three-point shooting percentage at 27.2%. Jackson notes that head coach Tiago Splitter faces a massive developmental challenge preaching resilience to rookie Caleb Wilson amidst severe early-season growing pains.

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