Chicago Bulls starting lineup and roster, 2026–27

Stats last updated November 2, 2026, from ESPN. How these numbers are calculated.

The Chicago Bulls starting five is Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith, coached by Tiago Splitter. This is the lineup the team has used most recently or most often, not an official announcement; starters change with injuries, rest days and trades.

Expected starting five

1. PG Josh Giddey
2. SG Norman Powell
3. SF Caleb Wilson
4. PF Matas Buzelis
5. C Jalen Smith

Second unit

1. C Nic Claxton
2. G Tre Jones
3. F Isaac Okoro
4. F Patrick Williams
5. G Dailyn Swain

Third unit

1. F Zach Collins
2. G Buddy Hield
3. F Tobe Awaka
4. F Leonard Miller
5. G Jordan Hawkins

The Chicago Bulls averaged 113.5 points, 45.8 rebounds and 24.3 assists per game, shooting 41.4% from the field and 28.1% from three on 43.3 attempts. Among 30 teams that ranks 8th in RPG. The lowest rankings are 30th in 3P% and 30th in eFG%.

League rankings

Each stat per game, with the rank among 30 NBA teams. Chicago Bulls ranks highest in RPG (8th) and lowest in eFG% (30th). The next strongest categories are BPG (12th) and PPG (16th), and the next weakest are 3P% (30th) and FG% (29th).

Chicago Bulls preseason 2026–27: starting five and stats

The Chicago Bulls played 5 preseason games, averaging 122.0 points, 43.8 rebounds and 30.4 assists. Their preseason starting five, by games started, was Caleb Wilson, Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Norman Powell, Jalen Smith.

Full roster

• Josh Giddey
• Norman Powell
• Caleb Wilson
• Matas Buzelis
• Jalen Smith
• Nic Claxton
• Tre Jones
• Isaac Okoro
• Patrick Williams
• Dailyn Swain
• Zach Collins
• Buddy Hield
• Tobe Awaka
• Leonard Miller
• Jordan Hawkins
• Jaylin Sellers
• Noa Essengue

2026–27 team stats