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Chicago Bulls

Eastern Conference · Central Division

GM: Arturas Karnisovas

Roster grades based on player performance, contract value, and fan sentiment.

A+
CVI
D-
Sentiment
C+
Performance
Fan Verdict

Fan Verdict

Grade this team's roster:

18

Players

8

Transactions

12

Contracts Graded

*(15 active roster + 2 two-way contracts)

Contract Value Index

A+
Great Value
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The Chicago Bulls are getting outstanding value across the roster, earning a A+ CVI grade across 12 contracts evaluated. 12 contracts grade as positive value (B+ or better), while 0 fall below fair market value. The front office has demonstrated strong financial discipline, finding value throughout the roster. With cap space well-allocated, the team has flexibility for future moves and mid-season upgrades. Of 18 total rostered players, 12 have contracts eligible for CVI evaluation. This is one of the best-managed payrolls in the NBA, positioning the franchise well for sustained success.

Team Performance

C+
Average
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The Chicago Bulls roster grades as average overall, earning a C+ Performance grade based on 18 graded players. The roster features 1 All-Star caliber performer (A-grade), providing a high-end talent foundation. 6 players grade as quality starters (B-range), 11 as rotation contributors (C-range), and 0 as depth or below (D/F-range). With a star and supporting pieces, the roster has the nucleus to compete, though depth remains a factor. An active offseason with 8 moves shows the front office is aggressively reshaping the roster.

Fan & Media Sentiment

D-
Negative
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Fan and media sentiment around the Chicago Bulls's offseason has been largely negative, earning a D- overall sentiment grade. Of 8 graded moves, 0 received positive reactions, 8 were mixed, and 0 drew negative sentiment. The most well-received move was the Rob Dillingham, F Leonard Miller and four second-round picks acquisition, which earned a C sentiment grade. The most criticized move was the Dario Saric transaction, which received a C sentiment grade. There is widespread concern among fans about the team's direction and decision-making.

Transactions (8)

Roster (18)

Name#POSExpCollegeCVIPerf
Guerschon YabuseleGuerschon Yabusele28C3--BC+
Jalen SmithJalen Smith25C5MarylandDC-
Lachlan OlbrichLachlan Olbrich47C0UC Riverside--C-
Nick RichardsNick Richards13C5KentuckyA+A-
Zach CollinsZach Collins12C8Gonzaga--C-
Matas BuzelisMatas Buzelis14PF1----C+
Patrick WilliamsPatrick Williams44PF5Florida StateDC-
Josh GiddeyJosh Giddey3PG4--BB
Rob DillinghamRob Dillingham7PG1Kentucky--C
Tre JonesTre Jones30PG5DukeBB
Yuki KawamuraYuki Kawamura8PG1----C-
Leonard MillerLeonard Miller11SF2--CC-
Noa EssengueNoa Essengue24SF0--C-C
Anfernee SimonsAnfernee Simons22SG7--D+C+
Collin SextonCollin Sexton2SG7AlabamaCC+
Isaac OkoroIsaac Okoro35SG5AuburnD+C-
Jaden IveyJaden Ivey31SG3PurdueB-B-
Mac McClungMac McClung5SG2Texas Tech--C