Thanks to their bad luck at the NBA Draft Lottery and punishment for tampering during the Lonzo Ball signing in 2021, the Chicago Bulls have zero picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. That said, Arturas Karnisovas has been firm about his stance on the team: they’re not rebuilding. The front office wants to compete with the current iteration of the roster.
However, their recent actions could be an indication of changing beliefs. According to Cody Westerlund of 670 The Score, Chicago worked out Alabama forward Brandon Miller, who is projected to be a top-three pick in this year’s draft. This could mean nothing, as the Bulls may just want to get a look at everybody in the class, but it certainly leaves room for interpretation. Especially considering who owns the third pick in the draft.
The Portland Trail Blazers jumped up two spots in the lottery, landing the third pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. And by all indications, they don’t plan on keeping the pick.