Reality bites as feel-good Bulls will have to start playing games soon

Chicago Sun-Times writer Joe Cowley highlights that the Chicago Bulls' early optimism under new leadership will soon face scrutiny as the regular season approaches. Executive vice president of basketball operations Bryson Graham and head coach Tiago Splitter expressed excitement about building a sustainable future together, acknowledging the franchise has not won a playoff series since 2015.

Graham emphasized the organization's focus on a disciplined, patient rebuild centered on young player development rather than sacrificing future assets for short-term fixes. Both Graham and Splitter noted that balancing patience with natural competitiveness will be a major challenge moving forward.