Norman Powell Says Bulls Must Address Rebounding, Defense and Physicality
Chicago Bulls veteran Norman Powell is emphasizing the team's urgent need to address immediate issues like rebounding, defense, and physicality, stating these 'right-now' problems must be fixed immediately as the team faces a tougher upcoming schedule.
Chicago, IL, October 27, 2026 —
Chicago Bulls veteran Norman Powell is emphasizing the need for the team to address rebounding, defense and physicality as it prepares for a tougher upcoming schedule. He described those areas as “right-now” problems that need to be fixed immediately, according to the information provided.
The concerns identified are broad areas of team play. No specific rebounding figures, defensive statistics or examples of physical play were provided, so the scale of the problems and how they have affected the Bulls are not clear. The information also does not identify which upcoming opponents make the schedule tougher or when those games will take place.
Powell’s remarks point to an immediate focus on those fundamentals, rather than an issue described as a long-term concern. However, no further details were provided about what changes the team may make, whether coaching staff or other players have commented, or how the Bulls plan to measure progress.
The available account does not include a date or setting for Powell’s comments, a verbatim statement beyond the phrase “right-now,” or any recent game results connected to the concerns. It also does not specify whether the team has already taken steps to address rebounding, defense or physicality.
For now, the stated message is that the Bulls need to improve in those areas promptly as the schedule becomes more demanding. Further information about the specific shortcomings, the team’s response and the upcoming matchups was not provided.
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