# 2026 NBA Draft Combine & Reaction to the Bulls’ Draft Lottery Results

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Podcast: [By The Horns: A Chicago Bulls Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/by-the-horns-a-chicago-bulls-show-580748)
Published: 2026-05-14T23:29:54+00:00
Episode link: https://bythehorns.podbean.com/e/2026-nba-draft-combine-reaction-to-the-bulls-draft-lottery-results/
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## Resource

Ruthie Polinsky fills in for Cam Smith alongside K.C. Johnson as the two break down a pivotal stretch for the Chicago Bulls following the NBA Draft Lottery. They react to the Bulls landing the 4th overall pick, share the latest on Josh Giddey’s injury status, and discuss where the organization’s coaching search stands as the offseason begins to ramp up. The episode also includes takeaways from the NBA Draft Combine, including notable press conference moments and early impressions of several intriguing draft prospects. K.C. and Ruthie dive deeper into several names connected to the Bulls, including Chicago-linked star Cam Boozer and North Carolina big man Caleb Wilson, while also taking a quick look at elite talents AJ Dybantsa and Chicago native Darryn Peterson. Later, the conversation shifts toward potential options at No. 15 overall, including high-upside Kentucky forward Jayden Quaintance and towering Michigan center Aday Mara, as the crew evaluates the different directions Chicago could take in this year’s draft.

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