Let’s be honest: nobody really expected a depleted Chicago Bulls team to beat a red-hot Boston Celtics squad last night, did they? That same realistic mindset is probably what kept me from pulling my hair out, even though my fingers were definitely itching to. Still, with three games coming up over the next four days, there’s at least some reason to hang on to that small glimmer of hope we saw when Chicago tried to claw back in the second half.
Let’s talk Bulls basketball.
Last night the Bulls picked up their 19th loss of the season, dropping to 17–19. Exactly one year ago today, Chicago’s record was also 17–19. If you needed proof to back up your theory that the Bulls haven’t really improved, there’s your stat — clear enough to cement the argument.The Spurs led for the first 47 minutes tonight.Bulls won 114-110. pic.twitter.com/LzJI7O2dFF
— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 7, 2025 As I predicted in the pregame article, Chicago’s lack of size was once again the bane of their (and our) existence. In the loss to the Celtics, the Bulls were crushed on the glass, giving up a pile of offensive rebounds and second-chance points. As a team, Chicago grabbed only six offensive rebounds — the same number Neemias Queta had by himself. The Celtics won by 14 (115–101), which also happened to be their exact edge in second-chance points (26–12). It was one of those nights where every extra possession, and every point, actually mattered.First home dub of 2026 ☘️#DifferentHere pic.twitter.com/DYxeSuDWDr
— Boston Celtics (@celtics) January 6, 2026 The rebounding problems can be tied directly to the absence of Jalen Smith and Zach Collins. Without them, the Bulls’ record takes a noticeable hit. This season, Chicago is 11–15 without Collins, 0–6 without Smith, and 0–4 when both are out. I’m hoping these numbers highlight just how valuable both players are — especially to anyone out there thinking about making a trade with Chicago.Bulls fall to 0-6 without Jalen Smith and I'm taking recommendations on what emoji to put at the end of that sentence
— Ricky O'Donnell (@SBN_Ricky) January 6, 2026 The one real positive from last night was the continued growth of Matas Buzelis. He finished with a team-high 26 points on 75% shooting from both the field and from three. His second-half heroics kept the hope of a Bulls comeback alive. Matas is now averaging 21 points and 7 rebounds over his last four games, and he’s recorded four straight games with 15+ points, the longest such streak of his career.Matas Buzelis is underrated. pic.twitter.com/kYKTCkjsHt
— Real App (@realapp) January 6, 2026 Speaking of the trade market, it’s been awfully quiet around the NBA. Not a single deal has been reported to the league office yet. Still, there were some big reports last night involving a few interesting names — the biggest being Trae Young (again). The former All-Star, who helped lead his team to the conference finals, is reportedly working with his representatives and the Hawks to find a move out of Atlanta. There aren’t many teams that truly need a point guard, especially one who can be a cone on defense, but the Washington Wizards have been linked to him the most. All I’ll say is this: keep Chicago far away from another defensive liability. Please.Just in: Atlanta Hawks All-Star Trae Young and his agents, Aaron Mintz, Drew Morrison and Austin Brown, are working with the franchise on a trade, sources tell ESPN. Young's reps and the Hawks have started collaborative talks over the last week on finding a resolution. pic.twitter.com/dUCNnDKqTt
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 5, 2026 Another name popping up in trade talks comes from a division rival. The Indiana Pacers are reportedly shopping Bennedict Mathurin. I don’t know which teams are linked to him yet, but he’s one player I wouldn’t mind seeing the Bulls pursue. His value feels like it’s at an all-time low, despite those huge performances he had in last year’s NBA Finals. There was also a report that Indiana would be looking for big-man depth if they moved Mathurin. So why not reunite Jalen Smith with the Pacers and include Zach Collins while both still have value? Mathurin fits Chicago’s timeline well and would be a strong addition alongside Giddey and Matas as the Bulls try to build for the future.Rival teams are monitoring whether the Pacers will shop Bennedict Mathurin during trade season.Due a lucrative extension this summer, Mathurin is averaging a career-high 17.8 points per game.Indiana could end up dealing Mathurin to obtain their long-term answer at center. pic.twitter.com/X2coTAKsJe
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