Chicago Bulls 2026 Report Cards (Part 1): Grading the Bulls Roster

The 2026 Chicago Bulls season is over, and it’s time to hand out grades. In Part 1 of this special series, we break down key players on the Bulls roster including Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Collin Sexton, Patrick Williams, and more. We discuss: Who impressed most this season Who disappointed Which players deserve a bigger role Who should be part of Chicago’s future This is only the beginning — Part 2 drops next week with more player grades, tougher debates, and our final thoughts on the direction of the Bulls. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and New Beginnings 03:18 School Year Reflections 05:30 Chicago Bulls Report Card Overview 08:11 Zach Collins Performance Review 14:21 Rob Dillingham's Development 24:29 Isaac Okoro's Impact on the Team 26:33 Evaluating Isaac Okoro's Defensive Skills 27:50 Assessing Player Performance and Trade Implications 29:07 The Impact of Injuries on Player Performance 30:14 Understanding Defensive Ratings and Player Roles 32:11 Transitioning to Gerson Yabusele's Performance 32:38 Analyzing Gerson Yabusele's Role and Future 37:59 The Case for Amfernee Simons' Potential 42:05 Final Thoughts on Amfernee Simons' Impact 43:57 The Stephen A. Smith Debate 44:37 Analyzing Player Performance and Expectations 49:02 The Future of Amferty Simons 57:08 Josh Giddy: The Rising Star 01:06:26 Conclusion and Future Discussions 01:06:51 Outro with new music.mp4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices