Frequently Asked Questions
What pick do the Bulls get if the Portland Trail Blazers make the playoffs?
The Bulls will receive Portland's first-round pick if the Blazers qualify for the NBA Playoffs. That selection is lottery-protected, meaning if Portland doesn't make the playoffs, they keep their draft pick.
Why should Bulls fans root for the Portland Trail Blazers?
Bulls fans should cheer for Portland because if the Blazers make the playoffs, Chicago gets a second first-round pick to add to their rebuild ammunition this summer. The teams have little history together and Portland plays in the Western Conference.
What teams would Portland have to beat to make the playoffs?
The Trail Blazers will face a combination of the Phoenix Suns, Los Angeles Clippers, or Golden State Warriors in the Play-In tournament. They most likely would host Golden State and then potentially visit the loser of Suns vs Clippers for the final playoff spot.
How has Portland performed against their potential playoff opponents?
The Blazers are 4-8 against the three Play-In tournament teams they'll likely face, with a -69 point differential in those dozen games. However, they have the second-easiest strength of schedule remaining.
When did the Bulls officially commit to rebuilding under their current front office?
This is the first time the Bulls have gone all-in on a rebuild since Arturas Karnisovas's arrival as the team's executive. The organization finally has clear direction after years of disappointment and scattered success.
Ryan Dauterive
A former Iowa State University standout and Soaring Hawk Award winner, I bring over three years of Bulls coverage and 475 published articles of experience, reaching over than half a million readers. I cover all aspects of the Chicago Bulls, from breaking news and trade rumors to draft analysis and player scouting.
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