"Then again, when facing a loaded 2026 NBA Draft, that's not such a bad thing. Assuming the Portland Trail Blazers make the playoffs, the Bulls would add their first-round pick, too. Per Tankathon, the 23-23 Bulls are currently projected at the end of the lottery with the No. 14 pick. Of course, the fun of a draft lottery is that anyone can move up with a little luck."
"Boozer has been on an absolute tear across his last four contests, all Blue Devils victories. In that span, he's been averaging 25.5 points on .580/.333/.667 shooting splits, 11.5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.8 steals per bout. The 6-foot-9 big man's already-developed abilities as a jump-shooter, a distributor and a downhill force could make him a serious threat at either the three or four spot at the next level."
The Chicago Bulls appear headed for the play-in tournament and a likely pre-playoff exit, which could still yield lottery positioning and added draft assets if other teams' picks convey. Tankathon currently projects the 23-23 Bulls near the end of the lottery at No. 14, with the draft lottery allowing teams to move up. Cameron Boozer has posted dominant recent performances, averaging 25.5 points and 11.5 rebounds with efficient shooting and versatile offensive skills, projecting as a threat at multiple frontcourt spots. Labaron Philon has taken a major scoring leap and improved shooting efficiencies. Keaton Wagler entered college as a low-ranked recruit but has made an early impact at Illinois.
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