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The CHGO Bulls crew discuss which players on the Chicago Bulls roster beyond the 2025-26 season should be protected in an NBA Expansion Draft. Teams are allowed to protect up to eight players, but must make at least one player under contract available to the draft pool. Beyond Matas Buzelis and Noa Essengue, which young players should the Bulls prioritize protecting in an expansion draft situation? Is Patrick Williams the only answer for which player they should leave exposed? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb work through the hypothetical protection list. Plus, the guys react to all the action from NBA All Star Weekend. Did the new All Star Game format work?
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