Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls are off to a 2-0 start in the 2025-26 season, knocking off two potential playoff teams in the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magi

The Chicago Bulls and the entire NBA are still reeling in the aftermath of a league-redefining gambling scandal. “You just get surprised by those things,” Billy Donovan said.

Monday, Oct. 27: Trail Blazers at Lakers ( 10:30 p.m. ET ): After erupting for a career-best 51 points on Sunday in Sacramento, what will Austin Reaves have for an encore when the Lakers host Portland less than 24 hours later — and in their second game of the season without Luka Dončić (finger, leg) and LeBron James (sciatica)?

This article was originally published on www.si.com/fannation/nba/fastbreak as Chicago Bulls Standout Has Sights Set on NBA’s Most Improved. Matas Buzelis was a draft night slider in 2024. Many believed the NBA G League Ignite prospect could land in the top 5. He ended up falling to 11th, getting picked up by the Chicago Bulls.

It turns out the Chicago Bulls were involved in the ongoing gambling scandal, but not in the way that most would think.

Mac McClung’s quick rollout after being signed and waived by the Chicago Bulls in under four hours. Here's the reason why.

Orlando center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) passes in front of Chicago center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic NBA game at the Kia Center on Saturday, October 25, 2025. Stephen M.

Matas Buzelis had a great game on opening night in his second season, and his Bulls teammates are taking notice.

The Chicago Bulls drew inspiration from the Windy City's official flag for their new City Edition jerseys ahead of the 2025-26 NBA season.

In Saturday’s victory over the Magic, Josh Giddey led the way for the Bulls as he ended the game with 21 points and eight rebounds while Nikola Vucevic added 15 points and eight rebounds of his own. Now Chicago will try to start the season 3-0 against a Hawks team that has struggled to start the new season.