When Graham was first hired by the Bulls, he expressed a belief in a defensive philosophy that emphasized size, length, athleticism and physicality, using the acronym SLAP.
If he plans on sticking by his word, then Acuff won’t be his choice, even if he’s available. Though he does have a 6-foot-7 wingspan, all of his other physical measurements are average. On top of that, he’s just not a very good defender, especially when he’s on-ball. Though his assertive scoring could complement Giddey’s natural passiveness, their defense would be left far too vulnerable.
Not many players fit Bryson Graham’s SLAP better than Caleb Wilson pic.twitter.com/KTss0ccWYW
— Joey (@jaelkhateam) May 12, 2026
Wilson, who came in at approximately 6-foot-9 and 211 pounds (with a 7-foot-0.25 wingspan) during the NBA Draft Combine, does have the SLAP that Graham’s looking for. He’s big, athletic and physical, particularly around the rim. Yet, he’s not really a strong match for their offense because he’s iffy from outside. With a team chalk full of inconsistent 3-point shooters, adding another one to the mix is simply not ideal, especially not with how the game is played today.
Boozer, who was measured and weighed at about 6-foot-8 and 253 pounds would be the best option, if he does happen to fall. He’s an even more fluid athlete than Wilson despite being over 40 pounds heavier. Though he’s an inch shorter, has almost an inch-and-a-half on him in wingspan (7-foot-1.5), allowing that to balance out. Last but not least, he made 39.1% of his 3s in college (138 attempts). However, though his technique is usually sound, his effort and physicality on defense can leave a lot to be desired.
The Goldilocks Prospect — Darryn Peterson
In short, there might not be any perfect prospects for the Bulls. At least, not unless Peterson slides. He wouldn’t be the tallest 2 at just under 6-foot-5 but his 6-foot-10 wingspan is excellent. Though his frequent absences definitely made his freshman campaign a disappointment, he still shot 38.2% from 3. Memorably, he outplayed Dybantsa in their head-to-head on Jan. 31, posting 18 points and three steals while going 6-8 from the field and 3-5 from 3.
It’s even worth noting that Peterson’s ability to play both guard positions allows them to refrain from overvaluing Giddey. In fact, it makes Giddey a viable trade piece for an upgrade on the wing or in the frontcourt, should they need it. For example, the Dallas Mavericks might be willing to move Daniel Gafford for Giddey, a supersized point guard that can help fill the void left by Luka Doncic.
