Bulls Schedule Drops… Did The NBA Already Tell Us What It Thinks Of Chicago?

The 2026-27 NBA schedule is officially here, and the Chicago Bulls have plenty to talk about — even if the league did not exactly treat them like must-see television. 👀🐂 On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer react to the full Chicago Bulls 2026-27 schedule release, including the lack of true marquee games, the national TV conversation, and whether the NBA is already showing how it views Chicago heading into the new season. The guys also give the Bulls credit for one of the best schedule announcement videos in the league. Chicago’s old-school GTA-inspired reveal may have been more exciting than the schedule itself, but the creativity, animation, details, and shade made it one of the clear winners of schedule release day. Haize and Pat also break down the national TV landscape around the NBA, including why teams like the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, San Antonio Spurs, and New York Knicks landed major spotlight games while the Bulls were left with limited national attention. Is that fair based on expectations, or is Chicago being overlooked because the roster is still unproven? Plus, the guys look at key schedule storylines, including Ayo Dosunmu’s return to Chicago on January 14, the NBA’s return games graphic, and whether Rivals Week actually delivered real rivalries or just forced matchups with better marketing. Topics Include: Chicago Bulls 2026-27 schedule reaction Bulls’ GTA-style schedule announcement video Best and worst NBA schedule announcements Bulls’ lack of marquee games Nationally televised NBA games breakdown Did the NBA disrespect the Bulls? Ayo Dosunmu’s return to Chicago NBA return games and revenge games Rivals Week reaction What the schedule says about expectations for Chicago The Bulls may not have received the national spotlight, but that also gives this team a chance to surprise people. With Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell, Nic Claxton, and Tiago Splitter leading a new era, Chicago has to earn its way back into the NBA’s prime-time conversation. 🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Bulls’ 2026-27 schedule, the NBA’s national TV decisions, Ayo Dosunmu’s return, and why Chicago’s schedule announcement may have been better than the schedule itself.