The Ringer NBA Show Preseason Power Rankings, Part 2 | Group Chat
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Oct 2, 2025 The hosts delve into preseason power rankings, revealing insights on the teams ranked from 25 to 21. They discuss the Chicago Bulls' lack of direction and evaluate Josh Giddey's contract extension. The conversation shifts to the Suns' rebuilding challenges after losing star players and questions their future roster dynamics. Meanwhile, they explore the least watchable teams of the season and lament the stalled development of Keegan Murray. The discussion wraps up with the Raptors' potential and the implications of Masai Ujiri's departure.
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Bulls’ Vision Feels Rudderless
- The Bulls look rudderless despite keeping the core and only marginal roster tinkering this offseason.
- Their direction depends on long-term development rather than immediate fixes, leaving fan patience as the key variable.
Spend Expirings To Reset The Roster
- Use expiring contracts as realignment currency rather than inertia; the Bulls have many expirings this year to reshape the roster.
- Act now with those slots or accept repeating mediocrity under the same decision-makers.
Giddey Is The Bulls’ Present — Not Future Star
- Josh Giddey is currently Chicago's best player but appears capped by defensive limitations and a modest ceiling.
- The Bulls’ long-term hope hinges on young development rather than immediate star upgrades.