Bulls’ Power Ranking dip signals hidden draft upside

Feb 24, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30) points after scoring against the Charlotte Hornets during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images | Matt Marton-Imagn ImagesEven amid an 11-game losing streak, the Chicago Bulls haven’t plummeted in the standings. In fact, their draft position has only improved from 14th to ninth despite not winning a single game in February.

The Bulls have distanced themselves from fellow perennial Play-In Tournament contenders like the Atlanta Hawks and Miami Heat. Yet they remain a tier above Eastern Conference bottom-feeders such as the Brooklyn Nets, Indiana Pacers, and Washington Wizards—a group…