Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Live Streaming, How to Watch and Team News

The wait is over, the NBA season is back, and Cleveland and Chicago fans can relax again. The Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Live Stream kicks I the preseason with a game that may not actually matter, but feels like it does. This is more than just a preseason game for both teams, as you'll finally get a sense of some rotation, rookie, and rhythm amongst other things as we head into the 2025–26 season. When the Bulls come to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse on Tuesday, October 7 at 7:00 PM EST, you will see what is simmering beneath the service on every possession.

Cleveland’s Preseason Tune-Up and Depth Check

With a sense of excitement and a little unfinished business, the Cavaliers are back on the court. Kenny Atkinson is in his first preseason as the head coach and is testing depth, working on ball movement, and determining how to structure minutes for optimal balance. After an active off-season that focused on acquiring dependable role players, Cleveland’s offense looks ready to run faster and more fluidly. Evan Mobley, who spent the summer improving his handle and footwork, could be a larger piece of the Cavaliers’ inside-out rhythm, producing a newer, more diverse offensive identity. The Cavs went winless in last season’s preseason but went into the regular season on a 15-game hot streak, which showed early losses do not dictate the future. This time, the concern is not focused on the final score but rather on opportunity. For players like Norchad Omier and Miller Kopp, those extra minutes are what they are auditioning for: the last two-way roster spot, and for a chance to be part of Cleveland’s long-term plans.

Chicago’s Lineup Puzzle and Rookie Buzz

For the Chicago Bulls, this matchup serves as an experiment. Coach Billy Donovan arrives at camp with multiple questions and one glaring absence. Starting guard Coby White will miss the game due to a calf strain, which prompts Donovan to adjust his backcourt. White’s absence prepares fans to see Josh Giddey, Kevin Huerter, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, and Nikola Vucevic in the starting lineup.
This mix gives Chicago a balanced attack, shooting from Huerter, defense from Okoro, and inside dominance from Vucevic. Rookie Noa Essengue, just 18 years old, will also make his preseason debut. He has the chance to provide Bulls fans with a preview of the franchise’s future.
Even though it’s just the preseason, Chicago’s rotations matter. Donovan must sort out who fits with his new core and how to organize lineups that can fit Cleveland’s up-tempo style. The Bulls' identity may very well be determined by these early tests.

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Chicago Bulls vs Cleveland Cavaliers Predicted Starting Lineups

Chicago Bulls: Josh Giddey, Kevin Huerter, Isaac Okoro, Matas Buzelis, Nikola Vucevic
Cleveland Cavaliers: Darius Garland, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen

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