Unpacking the NBA Draft: Bulls' Picks, Hidden Gems, and Bold Predictions with Ricky O'Donnell

Join Kevin Anderson on the Bulls Talk Podcast as he welcomes Ricky O'Donnell, writer, editor, and associate director of programming at SBNation, for a deep dive into the upcoming NBA draft. They kick things off by discussing the overall talent pool, noting that while the draft lacks top-tier talent, it boasts considerable depth (1:34). They debate whether critics are too harsh or if the draft truly lacks star power (3:15). The duo also analyzes why Tyler Smith is the Bulls' best option at the 11th pick (14:48). They list other potential targets for the Bulls (16:12), and question the merits of Cody Williams (19:40). Ricky projects the best player of this draft (22:39) and assesses Zach Edey's potential in the NBA, cautioning against the Bulls selecting him (27:00) and debate the futures of Patrick Williams and DeMar DeRozan with the Bulls (39:10).
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[@CharlesOakleys34]

Great questions BullDawg~ Well done Gentlemen.

[@kingsgaurd]

I like Ware for the Bulls.

[@jamalrobinson7796]

Bro i have been watching him. That is who i would like the bulls to get. his versatility is there. I think he has a nice motor. Reminds me of Lively a little bit.

[@ginomoore0123]

Could you imagine if kawhi leanord went back to spurs with Victor wemby that be like when he was with Duncan unstoppable and especially if they got Murry back too 😳 if kawhi don't come to the bulls I could see a return to the spurs in his near future.

[@taurus5865]

I want someone like Knecht or Da Silva at 11, who can help asap..

[@javelldunn3379]

Da Silva the best player

[@ginomoore0123]

You forget about kawhi leanord in that re draft 👀 bc when kawhi leanord is healthy to me hes the clear cut best player in the league no question one of the best defenders in the game ever to player and a very good offensive player too and his impact on the court is crazy hes a beast literally walked in Toronto for 1 year won a championship like nothing and did a 🎤 drop and left like it was no big deal ya not many players can do that not even close kawhi is cold killer when hes in take over mode and can beat anyone and thats who we were hoping P Dub would turn into kawhi 2.0 which would be huge when that happens and once he unlocks that killer Instinct and confidence in him like kawhi.... seriously so no sleeping 😴 on them

[@dexterreed1194]

I hope the Bulls draft K.Ware or Tyler Smith we need more size on are front line.

[@rwchitown5570]

Dalton Knecht is the best player for us

[@silver33]

I like Da Silva. It's not a sexy name, but he is a good player.

[@Crusader35]

The Bulls GM (AK) was foolish not trade Drummond and Caruso at the deadline. This team needs a complete "hard reset".....we have some good players BUT its just doesn't fit together. Vucevic, Caruso, LaVine and orchestrate a sign and trade to send DeRozan where he wants to go....gather up some assets and expiring contracts and be aggressive in the next 3 drafts. I would keep White, Williams and Ayo. After the 2025-26 season we would have crazy cap space available (over $100M) to go get a couple MAX type players, another solid $15M player and use our MLE $14M....that would be 4 quality players to add to Ayo, White, Williams and 3 years of draft picks and then you might have something.

[@pushinweight]

take Tristan da Silva, He could very well be the steal of the draft

[@rwchitown5570]

This dude has the worst choices for the bulls.

[@CharlesOakleys34]

Edey is the gem. If Eversley wants to right the wrongs of Lauri Markahnen, Daniel Gafford and the Mitch Trubisky/Vucevic multiple draft picks deal give the fan base a Big Man for once. Bring in some size and potential please.

[@harvestmoon4968]

if im the bulls i will get edey at the starting center for the bulls why who can guard him in the nba at 7'4 and 300 pounds just get him even if would not end up one of the best draft atoll the bulls will jave a legitimate center the bulls are small

[@BillionaireBEDotCom]

Buie + Edey & We Gone 🎰

[@timharvey55]

Jeez, Bulls could trade down to get Tyler Smith. That would be a terrible reach at 11.

[@KoryHorton-sc7wq]

Zo and zack got to go ny give us ny 24 and 25