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Wilson Scores 35 as Bulls Take Jazz in Vegas

7/14/2026

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Bulls Host Jazz

Chicago Bulls will play Utah Jazz at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, at 8:00 PM CT.
Utah fields No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey and Cody Williams in street clothes.
Chicago’s starters include Jaylin Sellers, Dailyn Swain and Caleb Wilson, with Wilson scoring 35 points on 7-11 shooting in his debut.
Coach Tiago Splitter will keep Swain running the offense, with analysts noting the Jazz’s reduced roster improves Chicago’s odds.

Summary

Graham Drafts

GM Bryson Graham called the 2026 draft a turning point, saying the Wilson-Swain picks are key to Chicago’s rebuild.
Shooting coach Chris Matthews, known as Lethal Shooter, refined Wilson’s jump shot during the summer league.
The Bulls noted the NBA’s shortage of two-way forwards and hoped Buzelis and Wilson will add roster flexibility.
Buzelis posted a 58.6% true-shooting rate and a 22.8% usage increase last season, showing efficiency growth.

History

Historical Context

The Spurs turned a 20-62 season in 1996-97 into a dynasty after drafting Tim Duncan first overall in 1997 and pairing him with veteran David Robinson; the Twin Towers won NBA titles in 1999 and 2003, posting a 60-22 record in 2003. Chicago Bulls’ 2026 selections of Caleb Wilson and Buzelis echo that model, targeting the league’s two-way forward shortage.

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Bulls Host Jazz

Chicago Bulls will play Utah Jazz at Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada, at 8:00 PM CT.
Utah fields No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson, Ace Bailey and Cody Williams in street clothes.
Chicago’s starters include Jaylin Sellers, Dailyn Swain and Caleb Wilson, with Wilson scoring 35 points on 7-11 shooting in his debut.
Coach Tiago Splitter will keep Swain running the offense, with analysts noting the Jazz’s reduced roster improves Chicago’s odds.

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