As Josh Giddey’s deal was finalized, the Chicago Bulls start the 2025-26 season with three intriguing two-way players: Yuki Kawamura, Emmanuel Miller, and Lachlan Olbrich. Each aims to build on their Summer League performances and show they deserve NBA call-ups rather than full-time stints with the Windy City Bulls. Let’s break down each player’s strengths and potential.

Yuki Kawamura

Kawamura turned heads in Summer League, appearing in five games and putting up 10.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, 6.2 assists, and 2.2 steals per game in about 23.9 minutes. He also shot well from deep (41.7%) and led the Bulls in total assists over the Summer League run, becoming one of only three players who averaged at least 6 assists and 2 steals per game across the league. 

Kawamura’s strengths are obvious: his court vision, quick decision-making, and ability to push tempo. He plays with a fearless style despite being undersized. His electric passing and penchant for steals make him a dangerous backcourt piece in transition and when the defense is vulnerable.

Kawamura is in a good spot for call-ups this season. With his Summer League showing, he’ll probably split time between the NBA roster and the Windy City Bulls, but given the Bulls’ backcourt has been packed with many competitive guards, he may find it difficult carving out an NBA rotation role.

Emmanuel Miller

Miller spent the 2024-25 season mostly in the G League with Windy City. In 25 games (24 starts), he averaged 16.5 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.2 blocks over about 34.3 minutes per game. His NBA exposure was limited — six games for Chicago, totaling 25 minutes, with modest production.

He’s a forward with good size and a versatile defensive profile. Miller shows energy, rim protection instincts, and decent scoring ability down low or in transition.

Unless there’s a strong need via injury or load management, a major NBA role may not come immediately. He’ll likely continue developing in the G League, pushing for call-ups. He’s probably one injury or lineup shakeup away from seeing more NBA minutes, but consistency and refinement (especially offensively) will determine how much he sticks.

Lachlan Olbrich

Olbrich is a 6’9″ frontcourt player who played overseas (Australia/New Zealand) before joining the Bulls via the 2025 NBA Draft (55th pick). In the 2024-25 NBL with the Illawarra Hawks, he averaged 8.7 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 1.6 assists in 16.7 minutes per game, shooting ~60.2% from the field. In his few Summer League games, he averaged about 7.8 points, 2.5 rebounds and 26.6 minutes per game, showing flashes but also areas to grow.

Olbrich plays with good touch around the rim, strong fundamentals, and displays good decision-making for someone with less exposure. His rebounding and finishing in traffic stand out, though his perimeter defense and overall physical strength will need work.

Olbrich is probably the more long-term bet of the three. Much of his season will be in the G League with Windy City as he builds strength and adapts to NBA rules and pace. If he can show enough consistency and defensive improvement, occasional NBA minutes seem possible — but likely limited unless he takes a big step.