Caleb Wilson Has Mixed Preseason Showing as Bulls Beat Bucks
Chicago Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson had a difficult preseason outing in a win over Milwaukee, shooting 4-of-11 for 10 points with four turnovers. The No. 4 pick also recorded four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 24 minutes. After scoring 15, 21 and 17 in earlier preseason games, Wilson is set to make his NBA debut next Wednesday against Toronto.
Caleb Wilson, Chicago's No. 4 draft choice from North Carolina, finished with 10 points on 4-of-11 shooting in 24 minutes against Milwaukee. He also had four rebounds, three assists, one steal and four turnovers, while making 1 of 5 three-point attempts and 1 of 2 free throws.
The outing followed preseason scoring totals of 15, 21 and 17 in his first three appearances. Chicago is in a rebuilding phase, and Wilson is scheduled to play his first regular-season NBA game next Wednesday versus Toronto.
Wilson's adjustment may matter most to Bulls fans, teammates, and young players who follow highly drafted rookies. A strong debut could boost local interest, merchandise sales, and game attendance, while early struggles may temper expectations. For the broader NBA audience, his progress could shape how Chicago's rebuild is viewed, though one preseason game is unlikely to have lasting social effects.