"March Madness officially tips off this week, starting with two days of First Four clashes on Tuesday and Wednesday. Our Bulls are returning to the United Center on Monday, after a scarily-competent 2-3 road trip that saw them steal wins over the Phoenix Suns and the reeling Golden State Warriors, who have tumbled into Tankathon's lottery thanks to a dismal five-game losing streak."
"Remember, the Portland Trail Blazers' first-round pick will convey to the Bulls should it fall out of the lottery. At this point, Portland probably cannot catch the No. 6 seed in the Western Conference, meaning the Trail Blazers will need to advance out of the play-in tournament to avoid the lottery. That all seems to hinge on All-Star forward Deni Avdija's creaky lower back."
March Madness begins this week, offering NBA teams a chance to evaluate talent for the 2026 NBA Draft. The Chicago Bulls recently returned home after a successful 2-3 road trip that included victories over the Phoenix Suns and Golden State Warriors. The Warriors have fallen into lottery contention due to injuries to Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler. Chicago and Milwaukee are competing for lottery positioning. A mock draft projects Patrick Ngongba II, a center from Duke, going to the Bulls at the ninth pick. The Portland Trail Blazers' first-round pick will convey to Chicago if it falls outside the lottery, contingent on Portland's play-in tournament performance and Deni Avdija's health.
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