NBA analyst not quite buying Chicago Bulls’ hot start

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Zachary Roberts | Last updated Oct 31, 2025 4:04 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls are undefeated in 2025-26. After finishing 39-43 last year and doing very little during the offseason, they’ve won four straight to open the year. It’s been a dream start with Coby White injured and a seemingly tough schedule. If there was ever a time to believe in the Bulls, it seems like it’s right now. Sadly, that’s not how one insider sees it, as he doesn’t think this start will hold up.

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Oct 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) celebrates after scoring against the Atlanta Hawks during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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The Chicago Bulls started ranked 22nd in Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report’s NBA Power Rankings. After four straight wins and rising to the top of the Eastern Conference, Chicago has similarly risen in the rankings, but only up to 16th in the NBA. Bailey still doesn’t believe in them, and he believes they need are “waiting for the other shoe to drop.”

“Yes, you read that record in the subheader right. The Chicago Bulls are indeed undefeated. And several members of the young core are off to strong starts,” he wrote. Josh Giddey’s 19.5 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 7.8 assists have really helped. The Matas Buzelis breakout is here, as he’s up to nearly 17 points per game. Even Tre Jones is doing well, averaging 12.5 points with 7.5 assists. This is all without Coby White playing a single minute.

“However, Chicago currently has one of the weakest marks for strength of schedule in the league. And its next seven games are against above-.500 teams,” Bailey continued. “We may have to see how the Bulls perform through this stretch before we really have a feel for how good this team might be.” For what it’s worth, the opening stretch was supposed to be tough because of some of the teams Chicago has faced.

Oct 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) drives to the basket against Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Atlanta Hawks were supposed to be a playoff team. So were the Detroit Pistons. The Orlando Magic were, too. The Sacramento Kings were not, but that’s three games against supposed playoff teams, and three wins for the Bulls. Yet, Bailey still doesn’t believe, perhaps because those teams are off to cold starts themselves. Still, it’s hard to imagine a better start for Chicago, and eventually, people will have to acknowledge that.

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