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Ready or not … Bulls will begin the 2026-27 regular season this week

This is the time of the NBA season where almost every player and coach admittedly is filled with a certain amount of optimism.Obviously, some far more than others.Bulls guard Josh Giddey?Get back to him in a few months after this…

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 5:37 PM
Ready or not … Bulls will begin the 2026-27 regular season this week
Key Things to Know
  • The Chicago Bulls are scheduled to begin their 2026-27 NBA regular season this week.
  • Oddsmakers have placed the Bulls' projected regular-season win total at 29.5 games.
  • Rookie Caleb Wilson averaged 15.8 points and 4.6 rebounds per game across five preseason contests.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago Bulls are preparing to begin their 2026-27 regular season under new head coach Tiago Splitter amid tempered external expectations. Guard Josh Giddey noted that while every team starts with optimism, the team's true identity will only be revealed once they experience adversity and losing streaks.

Sportsbooks set Chicago's projected win total at 29.5, a projection dismissed by rookie Caleb Wilson. Wilson, the No. 4 overall draft pick, averaged 15.8 points during the preseason and expressed confidence alongside forward Matas Buzelis as key developing pieces for the franchise.

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