Raptors Start 2026-27 Season at Home Against the Bulls
LeBron James and Jaylen Brown join Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey as Philadelphia tries to challenge the defending champions.
- On Wednesday, the Chicago Bulls open their 2026-27 campaign against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena, seeking improvement after finishing 31-51 last season while Toronto arrives with a 46-36 record.
- Giddey expressed excitement about playing with athletic teammates for the first time in his career. "Whether it's wings or our fives, we've got guys that can catch lobs all around," he said.
- The Bulls' present and future revolve around starting forwards Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson. The Ringer wrote, "Present and future belong to Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis, so this entire season is an opportunity to see who and what makes sense around them."
- Center Nic Claxton, expected to be a key lob target for Giddey, will miss the season opener due to injury, forcing the team to adjust its rotation for Wednesday's matchup.
- Ranked 84th among NBA players by The Ringer, Giddey faces a critical test of his winning potential as Chicago's season serves as an evaluation without immediate playoff pressure.
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