Toni Kukoc was sporting sunglasses as he sat down on the podium at Navy Pier in Chicago. The Bulls' representative for the 2026 NBA Draft Lottery, he must have had a feeling the future was bright.

In a shocking turn of events, the organization's 20.3 percent odds hit. Chicago moved from the No. 9 spot in the order up to the No. 4 spot in next month's NBA Draft. They saw a bigger jump than any team in the league, joining the Wizards, Jazz, and Grizzlies in the Top 4.

NBA Draft Lottery Order

1. Washington Wizards

2. Utah Jazz

3. Memphis Grizzlies

4. Chicago Bulls

5. Los Angeles Clippers

6. Brooklyn Nets

7. Sacramento Kings

8. Atlanta Hawks

9. Dallas Mavericks

10. Milwaukee Bucks

11. Golden State Warriors

12. Oklahoma City Thunder

13. Miami Heat

14. Charlotte Hornets

It's a potential franchise-altering moment for the organization, which decided to move on from its previous front office regime only a month ago.…