What's Real About The Josh Giddey Trade Buzz + Draft Combine Winners & Losers

What’s Real About The Josh Giddey Trade Buzz + Draft Combine Winners & Losers

May 13, 2026



What’s Real About The Josh Giddey Trade Buzz + Draft Combine Winners & Losers

The Chicago Bulls rumor mill is heating up again — and this time, it involves Josh Giddey. 🐂🔥

Haize and Pat break down the latest Josh Giddey trade rumors, discussing whether Chicago would actually consider moving him, what his value around the league could look like, and how he fits into Bryson Graham’s long-term vision for the franchise. 👀🏀

The guys also dive into the latest developments from the NBA Draft Combine, including what the results may reveal about prospects like Caleb Wilson and Cam Boozer. Which players helped themselves the most? And are there concerns Bulls fans should pay attention to when evaluating top prospects? 📊🔥

Plus, with the Bulls currently holding the #15 pick, Haize and Pat discuss the biggest standout prospects so far and which names are rising on Chicago’s draft board. 🎯

Trade rumors. Draft evaluations. Future-defining decisions.

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  5. Giddey is alright I think we just gotta have patient and wait and see what happens and let Bryson Graham evaluate the whole team first before trading

  18. Only way you trade Giddey or Matas is if some team wants to overpay in 1st round capital like Desmond Bane or Gobert situation. Otherwise, Graham shouldn't even entire the idea and just see what he has this season. Personally, I think Giddey will make everyone better on offense.

  19. I don't fall for the draft combine results. Why don't they do 5 seperate drill tests. 5 seperate days for indept evaluating. Which allows everyone a day to day eval. The worst shooter can be the best shooter of the group in 5 years

  21. Ugonna impressed the hell out of me in the one game I caught. He can become a Drummond type who gets 5 blocks per 36 minutes but only plays 20.

  24. When is see Boozer I see play-in, Demar Derozan era, fake hope, mid results… when I see Caleb I see potential superstar and better shot at a title. So I’m not happy with getting Boozer at 4. Maybe I have PTSD from the AK era, but that’s how me and many Bulls fans honestly feel!

  28. If we not winning IDC how well Josh Giddey throws lobs or drops dimes… he doesn't play on ball defense well. I want a team full of wings/backcourt and front court 2 way players! I'm talking about building a team in the Chi's own image Giddey aint it, a good player just soft! I would love to have a team full of 2-way dawgs! Perennial all star is a stretch for Boozer… I hope I'm wrong!

  34. Josh Giddey was one of the few players still hustling out there at the end of the season. His effort alone isnt a reason to keep him long term. But it will factor in, along with the results of his play, while they establish a culture and identity.

  35. They said Boozer is like a Kevin Love with handles and court vision. And Wilson is similar to Jermaine O'Neil they thought. I would be very happy with either of those as a building block.

  36. I agree there may be some diamonds in the rough in the 2nd round. This is a deep draft. If you could find another Ayo or another Gafford, that would be quite a find.

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