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Caleb Wilson Matches Jordan With Explosive Rookie Start For Bulls

A 104-point, five-game beginning and a fiery refusal to accept losing have forced the Bulls to weigh building around the rookie despite a 1–5 start.

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Oct 28, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Caleb Wilson (8) dunks the ball against the New York Knicks during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • This week Wilson scored 104 points in his first five NBA games, averaging 20.8 points and 7.0 rebounds through that stretch.
  • He posted a 30-point, 14-rebound home debut that made him the first player since 1982 to record at least 30 and 14 within his first three career games.
  • Wilson tied Michael Jordan as the only Bulls rookies to reach 100 points in their first five career games, a milestone driving intense media attention.
  • After a loss that left the team 1–5, Wilson issued a forceful postgame statement taking ownership and demanding greater effort from the roster.
  • Coverage is pushing the franchise question of whether to build around Wilson, a debate that will hinge on his efficiency holding up and any front-office moves to clear roster space.