The Chicago Bulls have a new regime in the front office and on the bench. As such, almost anyone from the previous era might not be as safe as they used to be with Billy Donovan and Arturas Karnisovas at the helm.
Of course, star forward Matas Buzelis and, to a lesser degree, Noa Essengue are still locks to stay with the team, but even the few veterans left might be up for grabs at the right price. Yes, that includes Josh Giddey.
That's why even the slightest signals might be worth keeping an eye on, and why Giddey can't overlook Dailyn Swain's projected Summer League role. As reported by Bulls insider Will Gottlieb, he'll run the point during stretches:
"Dailyn Swain says he’s going to be on the ball quite a bit in Summer League and beyond," he shared on X.
Dailyn Swain says he’s going to be on the ball quite a bit in Summer League and beyond. More on his role and the elements of his game that he’s working on pic.twitter.com/jUcFReRaS5
— Will Gottlieb (@Will_Gottlieb) July 7, 2026
The Bulls want to put the ball in Dailyn Swain's hands
Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean that Swain will be the team's de facto point guard once the regular season tips off. He may not even start, though he will be given every opportunity to take the floor from day one.
Also, Swain isn't suited for that type of role. Of course, he can create for others, and this should help him develop better court vision and handles, but he's better as an off-ball guy, a slasher who finishes plays rather than initiate them.
That said, this still speaks volumes about Thiago Splitter's vision for his team. Having multiple ball-handlers doesn't necessarily benefit Giddey, who struggled next to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander but thrived when he was the team's primary playmaker.
The Bulls shouldn't necessarily have to move on from Giddey. He's still young, and while he might be a bit ahead of this team's timeline, he could still be one of the primary contributors with his playmaking and rebounding.
Then again, as a rebuilding outfit, the Bulls have to keep an open mind. If a team comes knocking with the right offer, they shouldn't hesitate to pull the trigger and send him packing. He might be worth a first-round pick at the very least, and that should be more valuable to the 2026-27 Bulls than whatever he can give on the court.
As for Swain, he was a polarizing pick at first, but having the Bulls expand his game can certainly flip the narrative in no time. Summer League has to be taken with a grain of salt, but after years of underwhelming draft picks, this time might feel like the NBA Finals for Bulls fans.
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