The Chicago Bulls weren't supposed to be here. After a third consecutive season ending in the Play-In Tournament, expectations for the 2025-26 season were understandably low. Not many anticipated much from a roster that has spent the last half-decade stuck directly in the middle of the standings.
Yet, more than a week into the regular season, the Bulls remain one of just four undefeated teams at 4-0. Billy Donovan has finally created a competitive advantage with the personnel that have been sitting right beside him all along... the bench.
From weakness to strength
Chicago's second unit has quickly transformed from a liability into a legitimate weapon, and the numbers back it up.