NBA Draft Lottery: Where will the Chicago Bulls pick in the 2026 NBA Draft?
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Chicago Bulls on SI's Elias Schuster joins Fox Chicago's Cassie Carlson to break down the introductory press conference of Bryson Graham, the Bulls' new Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations. After years of "continuity" and "middle-of-the-pack" results, Graham did something his predecessors wouldn't: he used the word "rebuild". Plus, they discuss why Graham’s transparency is a breath of fresh air, Michael Reinsdorf’s rare public apology to the fans, and how Graham plans to modernize a front office that has been stuck in the past. We also dive into the upcoming NBA Draft and which coaching candidates should be on the Bulls' radar.
Mother's Day is an important moment for the Chicago Bulls.
The team will find out where they'll select in the 2026 NBA Draft.
The 2026 NBA Draft lottery will unveil the top 14 selections of the 2026 NBA Draft, and the Bulls can change the trajectory of the franchise with a simple stroke of luck.
What we know:
The Chicago Bulls could get lucky on Sunday. If that happens, it could change the future of the franchise.
The 2026 NBA Draft is considered to be one of the deepest in recent memory, as the top six prospects would be considered potential top picks in the last three drafts.
The Bulls have the ninth-best odds to win the NBA Draft Lottery. This means the Bulls are expected to land the ninth pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Dig deeper:
The Bulls already got some luck in the 2026 NBA Draft.
When the Portland Trail Blazers clinched a playoff berth in the NBA Play-In Tournament, that conveyed Portland's first-round selection to the Bulls. This gives the Bulls two first-round picks in the 2026 NBA Draft.
How the Chicago Bulls are the biggest winners of the NBA Play-In Tournament
Believe it or not, the Chicago Bulls were one of the biggest winners from Tuesday's NBA Play-In Tournament results. Here's why:
2026 NBA Lottery Odds
Sorted by team, record and percent odds for the No. 1 overall pick
Washington: 17-65, 14.0% odds
Indiana*: 19-63, 14.0% odds
Brooklyn: 20-62, 14.0% odds
Utah: 22-60, 11.5% odds
Sacramento: 22-60, 11.5% oods
Memphis: 25-57, 9.0% odds
New Orleans: (to Atlanta or Milwaukee) 26-56. 6.8% odds
Dallas: 26-56, 6.7% odds
Chicago: 31-51, 4.5% odds
Milwaukee^: 32-50, 3.0% odds
Golden State: 37-45, 2.0% odds
LA Clippers: (to Oklahoma City) 42-40, 1.5% odds
Miami: 43-39. 1.0% odds
Charlotte: 44-38, 0.5% odds
* - This pick may be conveyed to the LA Clippers
^ - This pick may be conveyed to Atlanta (via New Orleans)
Top 2026 NBA Draft Prospects
This draft revolves around three prospects: Cameron Boozer, Darryn Peterson and AJ Dybantsa. Each of these three players would be top picks in any draft. All three are in the same draft in 2026.
Boozer is considered to be a do-it-all forward, who can thrive on the court with or without the ball in his hands on both ends of the floor. The Duke freshman was college basketball's 2025-2026 Naismith Player of the Year.
Peterson dispelled any injury concerns leading up to this week. Those concerns shouldn't keep teams away, though. The Kansas freshman is a dynamic scoring player on all levels.
Dybantsa is by far and away the best NBA prospect considering his size and scoring ability. At BYU, he proved he could handle a high volume of offensive responsibilities and projects as a show-stopping wing at the NBA level.
Any team that lands outside the top three shouldn't pout, though. The next string of prospects – Caleb Wilson, Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr. and Kingston Flemings – are all projected to be terrific NBA players.