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Chicago Bulls MAKE BIG STAFF HIRES + PERFECT NBA Draft Targets at Picks 4 & 15!

The Horns Over Hoops Podcast··19 May 2026·1h 28m

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The Chicago Bulls are making MAJOR front-office moves 👀 On this episode of Bulls On Tap, we break down the Bulls hiring Acie Law IV as Vice President of Player Personnel and Stephen Mervis as Senior Vice President of Basketball Operations — the first major cabinet additions under new Executive Vice President Bryson Graham. Could these hires signal a completely new direction for the franchise? Is Chicago finally building a modern front office capable of reshaping the future of Bulls basketball? We also dive DEEP into the 2026 NBA Draft and discuss the BEST possible targets for the Bulls with:🏀 The 4th overall pick🏀 The 15th overall pick🏀 Two second-round selections From superstar upside to ideal roster fits, we debate which prospects could become foundational pieces alongside Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, and the Bulls’ young core. Topics include: Acie Law IV’s role with the Bulls Stephen Mervis’ impact on basketball operations Bryson Graham’s vision for Chicago Bulls front-office restructuring Best prospects available at Pick #4 Sleeper options at Pick #15 Potential second-round steals Bulls offseason strategy NBA Draft analysis and reactions If you love Chicago Bulls news, NBA Draft coverage, Bulls rumors, and real basketball conversations, this is the episode for you. Follow Bulls On Tap for more Chicago Bulls podcasts, live streams, reactions, NBA Draft content, and offseason coverage. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Hosts 01:11 Trivia Game on NBA Draft History 04:31 Discussion on Chicago Bulls' Front Office Changes 06:44 Analysis of New Front Office Hires 10:35 Separation of Roles in Front Office 15:17 Comparing Bulls' Front Office to Successful Teams 23:56 Breaking News: SGA Wins MVP 27:43 Chicago Bulls' Draft Prospects Discussion 32:06 The Future of the Wizards and AD's Trade Rumors 32:49 Analyzing the Top Draft Picks 35:19 The Importance of Player Personality and Team Identity 37:25 Trade Strategies and Roster Changes 40:05 The Impact of Draft Night Decisions 43:35 Exploring the 15th Pick Options 44:19 Second Round Draft Prospects 01:05:39 Investing in Italian Players 01:06:29 College Basketball Prospects 01:08:00 Draft Strategies and Player Analysis 01:09:47 Fun with Scottygories 01:09:56 LeBron's Playoff Legacy 01:15:26 The GOAT Debate 01:17:10 Mount Rushmore of Basketball 01:21:43 Closing Thoughts and Future Content #ChicagoBulls #NBADraft #BullsNation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices