- Graham has publicly used the word "rebuild," per the piece.
- The front office now appears focused on answering developmental questions rather than short-term win-now trades.
- SI frames this as a deliberate culture and roster reset after prior strategies did not achieve postseason goals.
- Hiring Tiago Splitter and a staff heavy on player development (including former developmental staff from successful rebuilds) is presented as evidence of intent.
- The piece highlights Tiago Splitter's autonomy in shaping coaching hires and development resources.
- SI points to additions like a senior player development coach and multiple assistants with development track records.
- Veterans are framed as mentors to accelerate growth for Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis, Dailyn Swain and others.
- SI suggests Chicago avoided signing certain high-upside veterans who demanded starting roles to preserve development pathways for young players.
- The article views roster construction as balancing competitiveness with developmental minutes for core prospects.
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