The Chicago Bulls have destiny right in front of them. They are undergoing a complete top-down alteration, beginning with the hiring of Bryson Graham as the VP of Basketball Operations. This comes after another losing season and the departure of Billy Donovan as the head coach after six seasons. They have the No.4 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, scheduled for June 23 to 24. There is the anticipation that they will lock up Caleb Wilson, a forward from North Carolina. A player who fits the model of what the new VP of Basketball Operations, Bryson Graham, defines as SLAP (size, length, athleticism, and physacality).
That being said, there have been rumblings that the Bulls may be looking to trade up, all the while holding onto the No. 15 pick. According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Chicago recently held workouts for other top-10 prospects. Among them were Keaton Wagler, Kingston Flemings, Nate Ament, and Morez Johnson Jr. Ament struck interest among the Bulls. Meanwhile, Wagler is being considered as another potential top-10 pick if Chicago is in a position.
Given all these names are being floated around and other options being considered, what do all the draft experts say?
Bulls mock draft roundup
ClutchPoints' Brett Siegel
Pick 4: Caleb Wilson, North Carolina, F
Pick 15: Hannes Steinbach, Washington, F/C
Yahoo Sports' Kevin O'Connor
Pick 4: Caleb Wilson, North Carolina, F
Pick 15: Cameron Carr, Baylor, F
SB Nation's Ricky O'Connell
Pick 4: Caleb Wilson, North Carolina, F
Pick 15: Kingston Flemings, Houston, G
The Athletic's Sam Veccine
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Pick 4: Caleb Wilson, North Carolina, F
Pick 15: Dailyn Swain, Texas, F
Bulls' mock draft analysis
Since the NBA Draft Lottery, Wilson has been firmly placed as the No.4 pick by the Bulls.
Wilson is a two-way versatile player who can take care of a lot of lapses. He aggressively attacks the rim and utilizes drives and putbacks effectively. Additionally, Wilson can guard multiple positions and force opponents into high turnover rates. His athleticism is palpable in terms of transition play. Wilson can grab the rebound with his other hand, push the tempo, and has Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis on his left and right. Both can shoot the ball, but they will be compelled to go to the rim, especially Buzelis with his high-capacity dunks.
According to Siegel, Steinbach is a 6-foot-10 center who played professionally in Germany before heading to Washington. Much like Wilson, he has all the makings of a big man who also has the makings of being a solid frontcourt presence. He averaged 17.4 points and 13.0 rebounds per game at Washington. Additionally, Steinbach can score from beyond the arc, having shot 34% from 3-point range at Washington this past year.
Flemings was one of the players whom Chicago had worked out, per O'Connell. On a team that is overly saturated with guards, another one is not the greatest need. Nevertheless, Flemings can score in bunches and can be there to pick up the slack for the likes of Josh Giddey.
Swain, who went from Xavier to Texas, has the size and length at 6-for-7 and 225 pounds, and has the capacity of playing well at the wing position.
Carr adds a dimension of consistency from the 3-point line coming out of Baylor. He shot 40% from beyond the arc. While he stands at 184 pounds soaking wet, he managed to score 30 points during a scrimmage during the NBA Draft Combine. A sign that his odds will move up.
While most expect Caleb Wilson, the Bulls have plenty of options in front of them. None of them is bad.
The Chicago Bulls have destiny right in front of them. They are undergoing a complete top-down alteration, beginning with the hiring of Bryson Graham as the VP of Basketball Operations. This comes after another losing season and the departure of Billy Donovan as the head coach after six seasons. They have the No.