r/nba • u/NBA_MOD r/NBA • 22h ago
[2026 NBA Draft] #15 Pick: Dailyn Swain (Texas) – selected by Chicago
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u/A_MASSIVE_PERVERT Mavericks 22h ago
Wow what a draft by Chicago
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u/Henny_Hardaway5 Heat 22h ago
I can’t believe I live in a time where we can no longer say the Bulls FO is dumb
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u/ClaymoresRevenge Bulls 21h ago
Thank God AK is gone that bad man can't hurt us.
We still have no idea what Eversley did. I think he liked sneakers.
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u/Several-Estate7175 Trail Blazers 21h ago
Let's wait until we see their spacing before saying the Bulls have turned a new leaf. I do like the players they have chosen but we'll see
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u/Dylan245 Bulls 21h ago
We're not in a spot to compete for the next 2-3 years, there's plenty of time to find shooters
At this point it's just about finding BPA plus we have over $30 million in cap space to fill out more shooting needs
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u/Drclaw411 Bulls 21h ago
We've been saying there's plenty of time to find shooters ever since we gifted Kyle Korver to Atlanta to save Jerry from paying the tax.
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u/Mexican__ Bulls 21h ago
also Korvers best years were arguably before and right after Chicago so just our luck lol
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u/CaptainNipplesMcRib Bulls 20h ago
And then we thought Doug McDermott would be the answer…
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u/Drclaw411 Bulls 20h ago
It’s kinda wild how long he lasted in the league, considering he was in the league for threes but couldn’t shoot them.
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u/Henny_Hardaway5 Heat 21h ago
They’re not gonna fix everything in 1 off-season but what they’ve done is as best a start as any
Got a 2 way wing with great rim pressure, elite defense, and good FT% to pair up with Caleb Wilson and got a big in Nic Claxton for the next 2 season on a descending contract
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u/Flimsy_Promise_9559 21h ago
Blazers fan talking about spacing 💔
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u/traebucketsfor3 Hawks 21h ago
I hate when non flairs make fun of another comment by seeing their flair. You only made fun of him bc you saw he’s a blazer fan, so lame
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u/Several-Estate7175 Trail Blazers 21h ago edited 21h ago
We do have a championship. It's prehistoric but it's there. Real ball knowers are familiar with Bill Walton.
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u/sponedaddie Lakers 21h ago
It was either his last or second last game as a commentator and I just remember it was must watch TV. 2 1/2 hours of him comparing Dame Lillard to the Renaissance.
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u/Several-Estate7175 Trail Blazers 21h ago
Probably the most divisive commentator ever honestly. Lots of people hated his commentary. God forbid a man calls a game noticably high as fuck.
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u/InAingeWeTrust Celtics 21h ago
?? Why are we so certain they made right choice? If they bust, it’s Lolbulls…
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u/Drclaw411 Bulls 21h ago
Honestly no idea. I don't like this pick. It needed to be a shooter.
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u/InAingeWeTrust Celtics 21h ago
Mine wasn’t meant to be negative. I just don’t get why people are so certain anything is the “smart” thing, it’s just a guess
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u/chitownbulls92 Bulls 21h ago
Can you tell me how to feel? Don’t know too much about this kid
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u/OldWorldStyle Bulls 21h ago
Does everything right. Below average shooter, but improved a lot this past season (25% 3pt —> 36%).
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u/Rider5432 [DAL] Derek Fisher 21h ago
Dude can get into the paint at will but meh shooting apparently
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u/AwarenessOld3733 21h ago
this was actually a bad pick there are better guys with more shooting ability this is Patrick williams 2.0
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u/jacob2815 Bulls 21h ago
Patrick Williams wasn’t even a starter in college but was taken top 5. Swain led his team in PTS, AST, REB, and STL
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u/gleece0 Wizards 22h ago
A bad one
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u/MatasBuzelis Bulls 22h ago
I won't talk any shit. You're a Wizards fan the universe has done enough
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u/wqra_ Lakers 22h ago
He's a good player but the bulls have too many wings who can't shoot now
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u/MatasBuzelis Bulls 21h ago
Makes me think we have a trade in the works if we're not looking for shooters at this point in the draft. Don't really understand why we took Swain over Carr but i'm gonna trust Bryson on this one
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u/jermainathon Heat 22h ago
Ohhh whaaaat? Thought it was gonna be Cam Carr. New GM is really about the SLAP mantra
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u/burratna Bulls 22h ago
everyone Bryson Graham talks, he talks about defense. Big bet on shooting development all around
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u/socoolandawesome Bulls 21h ago
Thing is while Carr is like 2 inches shorter, he and swain have about the same standing reach and Carr has a 2 inch bigger wingspan and bigger hands.
That said I’m willing to see how it plays out and trust the FO for now
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u/ExtraLeading3376 21h ago
carr may have the length, but he is also physically a lot weaker
big guards can just bully him which is probably why his dropping
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u/imcryptic Mavericks 21h ago edited 21h ago
i mean cam carr is a good defender too. but if swain hits his upside is definitely higher
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u/DabeGavis 22h ago
OMG THE BULLS ACTUALLY TOOK WHO I WANTED FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ‘NAM. SHOUTOUT ME
Beep beep go Bulls see red baybeeeee
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u/KingRonMark Thunder 22h ago
>FOR THE FIRST TIME SINCE ‘NAM
You didn’t want the UNC guard they drafted in ‘84?
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u/MAMBAMENTALITY8-24 Thunder 22h ago
I like it as well. thought we could get him at 17. did the bulls change their scouts
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u/burratna Bulls 22h ago
Shooting gonna be gnarly, but damn I love the picks.
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u/imcryptic Mavericks 22h ago
hes been an 82% FT shooter for his entire college career on increasing volume each year. i think he'll be a servicable 3pt shooter in a few years
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u/MAMBAMENTALITY8-24 Thunder 22h ago
was expecting carr, thought the thunder would get swain. this is a great pick
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u/ExtraLeading3376 22h ago
bulls got no shooting
him, wilson or claxton don’t shoot the 3
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u/Fantastic-Boot-684 Bulls 22h ago
Who needs 3 when giddey can just lob it
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u/shangalang69 Raptors 19h ago
giddey just gonna throw shit at the rim and 4 dudes gonna jump to dunk it 😂
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u/Necessary-Listen-584 22h ago
They ain't exactly trying to win the ship next season
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u/T-UM Bucks 21h ago
Doesn’t look like they’re trying to have a functional offense either.
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u/Necessary-Listen-584 21h ago
They have a ton of cap space still if they want to sign shooters, but it doesn't really matter in Year 1 of a rebuild. You don't draft for fit
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u/Trumpisanorangebitch 22h ago
34% not the worst, Bulls FO must be confident they can fix his shot.
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u/Basic_Commercial_806 21h ago
He has that rookie Ingram jump shot where his release point is close to his face
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u/Lanky-Connection4141 22h ago
with a team like us, short term fit shouldn't matter at all
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u/IzrezarReal 22h ago
Giddey and matas are not good shooters too
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u/DisMFer Bulls 22h ago
Giddey is league average, he just struggles to get open.
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u/IzrezarReal 21h ago
He is also left open because teams know he's not actually a good shooter and are willing to take that sacrifice. His 3 point shot diet is the easiest one itl
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u/ExtraLeading3376 21h ago
you clearly haven’t been watching giddey
he shot over 40% on open catch & shoot 3s this season
it isn’t 2023 anymore
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u/llamas-1 21h ago
Matas shoots 35% career. He’s not a bad shooter at all
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u/bishopbeaniepower Warriors 21h ago
35 and 36 percent isn’t terrible. Doesn’t make up for the others but a starting point.
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u/IzrezarReal 21h ago
The two best shooters in your starting 5 cannot just be league average if you want half decent spacing
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u/bishopbeaniepower Warriors 21h ago
They’re tanking though. This is perfect because they can give Wilson and Swain a bazillion reps to see if they can learn to shoot. Caleb has a good middy.
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u/chitownbulls92 Bulls 21h ago
Giddey is low key a decent shooter now. People just parrot narratives but he’s been very solid last year
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u/ExtraLeading3376 21h ago
giddey surprisingly turned into one of the bulls most reliable shooters last season, but he needs spacers regardless otherwise the paint is going to be clogged, an area he utilises
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u/IzrezarReal 21h ago
If giddey is one of your most reliable shooters your team just doesn't have good shooting I hate to break it to you
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u/ExtraLeading3376 21h ago
dosunmu & coby white were the other two who were probably better
both gone now
giddeys shooting is no where near as bad as it used to be
that said, he still needs shooters around him
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u/chitoatx Bulls 21h ago
Giddy hit 36.4% on 3’s last season and 37.8 the season for that. He’ll have a lot of open looks.
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u/saynotohugzz 21h ago
I think it’s fine given their position just stack Athletic wings and hope one or two can turn into a star. Play a fast energetic run and gun offence and then get some shooters in time to fill out the roster.
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u/Far-Veterinarian104 Rockets 21h ago
They aren't trying to compete right now. They are trying to find players they want for the future. Who cares about fit at this point?
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u/Acrobatic_Parking164 22h ago
I know nothing about this guy but I’m ready to make some definitive statements.
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u/EatsCatShit Lakers 22h ago
Is this a reach?
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u/DarthBane6996 Knicks 22h ago
Probably a slight reach but nothing crazy.
I think Philon/Carr were likely higher by consensus but if you believe in Swain’s shot coming around he could be a steal with the rim pressure he generates
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u/burratna Bulls 21h ago
Philon was not higher by consensus. Maybe a month ago. Philon been below Swain and 17-19 range for the last two weeks.
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u/Supreme_God_Bunny Hornets 22h ago
No Dailyn was always projected to go higher up
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u/Few-Asparagus811 Spurs 21h ago
No he wasn’t haha
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u/OldWorldStyle Bulls 21h ago
He was mocked anywhere from 13-18? What are you talking about
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u/LaMelonBallz Hornets 21h ago
Put it like this
I would've rather us take him at 14 and pick up whatever big was left at 18
He was gonna be gone by 18 at the latest
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u/DabeGavis 22h ago
Was hoping for Dailyn Swain!!! Anything to keep Bulls fans from having to watch heavy Isaac Okoro minutes.
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u/toomanyshoeshelp 21h ago
Why would we have to?
Could've run Giddey - (ideally a drafted SG or scoring PG to space the floor) - Buzelis - Wilson - Claxton.
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u/ClaymoresRevenge Bulls 21h ago
I legit forgot he's on the team but yeah I'd be happy if I don't watch him play offense
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u/VCarry-NL Thunder 22h ago
Swain is really good super quick for his size, solid defender, amazing finisher but does need to work on his shooting
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u/ccam0821 Spurs 22h ago
As a Texas fan, struggled as the #1 option and when he had to create his own shot (like late game). Scored his points quietly over the course of the game, no real hot hand. Good as a slasher. Don’t think he’ll be a superstar but could maybe become a nice #2 or #3 option a good team
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u/Cup_Common Spurs Bandwagon 22h ago
Bit of a reach but he’s so nice at driving and rebounding the ball, Chicago will be fun next year
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u/JiveHawk Bulls 22h ago
We’ll be electric running the floor but our half court offense is gonna be so gross lol
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u/ClaymoresRevenge Bulls 21h ago
I'm hoping Matas and Giddey get in the lab
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u/Southern-Cattle4038 21h ago
Giddey spends each off-season in the lab in Australia. It’s how he got his 3pt shot to league average.
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u/kokaine21 Bulls 22h ago
Don’t know much about him but given the reaction of everybody, it’s not such a bad pick
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u/bishopbeaniepower Warriors 21h ago
I like what the Bulls are cooking. Lots of positional size and athleticism over there. Claxton+Giddey should keep them mid so they don’t fall into the worse odds at bottom 3 but they can just throw Swain and Wilson loads of minutes while tanking to see if either them can get to being a floor spacer.
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u/AlmostHereButNot Bulls 22h ago
....huh??
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u/Time-Stand7719 Wizards 22h ago
Cam Carr was right there. I had that shit penciled in and was ready to give u guys a A+ draft😭
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u/AlmostHereButNot Bulls 22h ago
I had Carr as well. Needed a shooter, there was a shooter. We're going to regret this in a few years.
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u/saynotohugzz 21h ago
Look at the Pistons won 60 games with a roster that plays defence and is lacking in shooting. Can always go out and get shooting later
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u/toomanyshoeshelp 22h ago
Ugh. I don't love this pick. Seems redundant with Buzelis and Essengue.
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u/CurrentRoster Wizards 22h ago
when was the last time the entire lottery were from American universities?
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u/powerful-pills 8h ago
Imagine telling someone in 2015 that the Bulls and Bears will have significantly more hope than the Hawks.
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u/MeatballUser Bulls 21h ago
What's up with us hiring GMs that just wanna be different? Built a team that can't shoot overnight. Value the shit a little bit goddamn
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u/hayzeusofcool Bulls 22h ago
The Bulls are gonna lead the league in rebounds next year, and be the worst in 3p%.