Bulls’ best-case draft scenario is closer than you think

Feb 19, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) talks with Chicago Bulls guard Anfernee Simons (22) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images | Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn ImagesHours ago, we wrote that despite losing 11 straight games, the Chicago Bulls’ draft positioning has barely improved. And it’s unlikely to get much better. The bottom six teams appear locked into those top draft slots. For example, Chicago still trails the sixth-place Utah Jazz by 5.5 games.

As a result, Chicago will most likely land between No. 7 and No. 9 on draft night, barring a stroke of lottery luck, which isn’t entirely out of the…