Bulls enter 2026-27 reset after 31-51 season

Tiago Splitter takes over on sidelines

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

“Following a 31-51 season and a fourth straight year without a playoff appearance, the Bulls enter a season of change in Via @NBA on X

What happened: Chicago finished 31-51 last season and missed the playoffs for a fourth straight year. Bryson Graham now leads the front office with Tiago Splitter as head coach. The 2026-27 campaign centers on development of a young potential franchise piece.

Why it matters: Four straight absences have kept Chicago out of the postseason picture. A new front-office voice paired with a new coach puts the rebuild on one timeline. Progress from the young core will determine how quickly the drought ends.

By the numbers: 31-51 record in 2025-26; fourth consecutive season without a playoff appearance.

What to watch: Chicago continues preseason camp under Splitter. Rotation decisions set ahead of opening night.

Sources

@NBA 2026-10-06T19:08:01.354682+00:00

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