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Chicago Bulls trade dump Coby White to struggling NBA team

The Chicago Bulls are blowing it up.

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On Tuesday, the Bulls traded center Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics and a second-round pick for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick. That trade came after Chicago participated in a three-team deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons to add guard Jaden Ivey.

Per Shams Charania of ESPN, the Bulls traded Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton and Ousmane Dieng. The Hornets will also send Chicago three second-round picks.

“Just in: The Chicago Bulls are trading Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN,” Charania posted on X.

Just in: The Chicago Bulls are trading Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng and three second-round picks, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/NnHXT5b8lR

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 4, 2026

The Bulls selected White with the NO. 7 pick in the 2019 draft. He averaged 18.6 points, 3.7 rebounds and 4.7 assists this season. Chicago was unable to land a first-round pick for a player they worked to develop into a key starter.

Coby White wanted to stay with the Chicago Bulls​

Jan 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) dribbles the ball against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

On Tuesday, White said he wanted to remain in Chicago.

“Obviously I want to be here,” White said. “Yeah, like I said I love my teammates, but at the end of the day you have all been asking me, and the front office is going to do what’s best for the team. I want this team to do nothing but succeed, but whatever they feel is best for the team. I just want to see everybody here win.”

Still, the guard had an opportunity to to sign a deal with the Bulls before the season that would have kept him in the organization for a long time.

Instead, White’s going to another Eastern Conference team obsessed with mediocrity. The North Carolina standout is joining 23-28 Hornets team that is in 11th place in the conference.

Sexton, a 2018 first-round pick by the Cleveland Cavaliers, is averaging 14.2 points, 1.9 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game.

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NBA Trade News: Chicago Bulls complete trade to add Guerschon Yabusele from the New York Knicks

The Chicago Bulls have been one of the most active teams ahead of the NBA trade deadline, making a lot of deals to acquire future assets while stripping the team down for the 2025-26 season. However, they have made a move early Thursday morning that will impact the depth of the team in a trade with the New York Knicks. Let’s take a closer look at what the Bulls did with this move and discuss what this trade means.

The Chicago Bulls complete a trade with the New York Knicks​

NBA: Chicago Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas

ESPN’s Shams Charania is reporting that the Bulls are acquiring forward Guerschon Yabusele from the Knicks in exchange for guard Dalen Terry. Chicago has a lot of players in their backcourt, so they were able to swap one of them in exchange for a player in the frontcourt. Yabusele has played 41 games off the bench for the Knicks this season after playing with the Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics throughout his NBA career. He averages 14.8 minutes and records 5.7 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.1 assists, and 0.4 steals per game.

Yabusele has spent time overseas, where he was able to play in many different leagues and win games. He would play overseas from 2019 to 2024 before returning to the NBA last season. This is going to be a strong depth piece to add to the Bulls. He will be coming off the bench to help relieve either power forward Matas Buzelis or center Jalen Smith.

In order to land him, Chicago needed to trade away Terry, who spent the last four years with the franchise. He played 34 games this season off the bench and in 11.1 minutes, he is averaging 3.5 points, 1.9 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 0.6 steals per game. With all the guards on the roster, this is a chance for the Bulls to get some more size.

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Chicago Bulls sign notable free agent to a two-way contract

The Chicago Bulls have been arguably the most active team ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, moving off of a lot of rotational pieces for future assets. This has left their current available roster a bit thin as trades continue to be pending and players on either side of the deal are not able to play until it is officially cleared by the league office. Chicago needed to get some players added to the roster ahead of their upcoming game against the Toronto Raptors, so let’s take a closer look at who they just signed.

The Chicago Bulls sign Mac McClung to a two-way contract​

Feb 15, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Osceola Magic guard Mac McClung reacts in the slam dunk competition during All Star Saturday Night ahead of the 2025 NBA All Star Game at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls signed guard Mac McClung to a two-way contract on Thursday. McClung has been part of the Windy City Bulls for a majority of the season, being part of 24 games. He averaged 25.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.3 steals in 33.0 minutes per game. In the regular season, he averaged a G League high 27.1 points per game. While he has been stepping up in G League, he is more notable for winning the previous three NBA Slam Dunk Contest titles.

With the Bulls having a game later today in Toronto, McClung will be available to play. He is one of three Bulls players signed to a two-way contract, joining Yuki Kawamura and Lachlan Olbrich. McClung will be wearing No. 5 in the NBA and will be expected to get some serious minutes with the rotation being in flux until trades become finalized. It will be intriguing to see what he is able to bring to the Bulls after the locker room has completely changed over the previous few days.

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Chicago Bulls issue bold statement after NBA trade deadline

The Chicago Bulls were one of the most active teams leading up to the NBA trade deadline on Thursday. The front office made several bold moves that will significantly impact the organization’s short- and long-term objectives.

The biggest move for Chicago was trading two-time All-Star big man Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Anfernee Simons and a 2026 second-round pick. The Bulls also sent Coby White to the Charlotte Hornets. In exchange, Chicago received Collin Sexton and Ousmane Dieng, who was also traded.

The Bulls also sent Dalen Terry to the New York Knicks for Guerschon Yabusele and cash considerations. Kevin Huerter was shipped off to the Detroit Pistons for Jaden Ivey and Mike Conley (also traded). The Bulls also offloaded Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Philips to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round draft picks. Finally, Chicago also acquired Nick Richards from the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Dieng.

Chicago Bulls Executive VP Artūras Karnišovas’ bold statement after NBA trade deadline​

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) reacts with center Nikola Vucevic (9) during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Chicago Bulls Executive Vice President Artūras Karnišovas spoke to the media a few hours after the 3 p.m. trade deadline. Karnišovas expressed his excitement amid the team’s flurry of moves.

Karnišovas also issued a bold statement about what the future holds for Chicago after such an eventful trade deadline.

“Play-in is not the goal. Championship is,” Karnišovas said, via K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network. “We have made meaningful shift in terms of roster building.”

The Bulls aren’t considered serious championship contenders this season. As of writing, they are 10th in the Eastern Conference with a 24-27 record. If the NBA playoffs started today, the Bulls would be in the play-in.

Karnišovas made it clear, however, that this is not the Bulls’ objective. They want to be a legitimate threat to the title, and they have taken the necessary steps towards this goal with their trade-deadline moves.

Karnišovas emphasized the flexibility his team come the offseason. They dumped millions of dollars in salaries over the past 48 hours or so, while also acquiring future-facing assets. The Bulls are not going to win a championship this season, but they are determined to change the narrative in the not-so-distant future.

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Former Chicago Bulls player named a winner at NBA Trade Deadline

The Chicago Bulls made a flurry of moves this week s the NBA Trade Deadline came and went. Chicago’s roster looks at lot different than it did a week ago and with a 24-28 record, they sit 12th in the NBA draft order right now. How close to the top five they get is still a question to be answered.

With the team deciding to go in a new direction, it meant they had to move on from center Nikola Vucevic. The veteran was in the last year of his contract and for the Bulls, it made a lot of sense to move him. In return, they landed a player in Anfernee Simons. The guard is a free agent after this year but could play his way into a contract as he’s just 26-years-old.

Vucevic now gets the chance to compete in the Eastern Conference with Boston. And that led him to be named a winner at the trade deadline.

Nikola Vucevic named a ‘winner’ at deadline​

Nov 19, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) looks on during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

As mentioned above, Vucevic is going to a better situation now. He was stuck with a Bulls franchise that believed they had enough to get to the playoffs each year. In reality, they were a play-in team.

Here is some of what The Ringer had to say on Vucevic being a winner:

This is pretty simple. Vucevic is exiting an organization that’s completely indifferent to success, has no identifiable team-building strategy beyond a sudden obsession with second-round picks, and isn’t very good. He’s joining an organization that’s committed to winning the championship every single year, boasts a rock-solid culture that’s based on accountability, and is very good. The Bulls are asleep. The Celtics are awake. The Bulls are unserious. The Celtics are shrewd.

This move is a life raft for Vucevic, a 35-year-old center who’s never won a playoff series. He’s also on an expiring contract and now finds himself in an ideal position to alter how he’s perceived around the league. Most likely sliding in as a backup center who can make spot starts when tapped for it, Vooch is still skilled enough to have a second unit run its offense through him. He can facilitate from the mid-post, stand on the perimeter and space, pop out for open 3s, set sturdy screens, and duck into the paint to seal smaller defenders who’ve switched on to him.

This also helps the Bulls at least get something out of a deal for an expiring contract. So it makes sense for them, as well.

A trade like this could be a win-win for both sides. The Bulls just have to hope they are finally going in the right direction with the decisions they made.

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Chicago Bulls trade deadline grade revealed

The Chicago Bulls completely overhauled their core roster leading up to the NBA trade deadline. The team moved on from Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Nikola Vucevic, Kevin Huerter, and Dario Šarić for a bunch more guards and an insane amount of second-round picks.

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While many fans are rightfully confused and angered over some of these trades, Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz gave the Bulls an A- grade and said “there’s a lot to like moving forward” regarding these questionable moves.

The Chicago Bulls received an A- grade for their trade deadline moves​

Apr 22, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas (right) talks with general manager Marc Eversley (left) before game three of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs against the Milwaukee Bucks at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

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Swartz specifically named the trade for Jaden Ivey as “one of the best trades of the entire deadline”.

The Bulls traded both Huerter and Šarić for the 2022 fifth overall pick. Swartz explained that with Ivey’s young age of 23, he still has a lot of potential and could be the early favorite to be the Bulls’ shooting guard of the future.

“Ivey no longer looked like a core piece for a rising Detroit Pistons team, yet he owns career averages of 14.9 points and 4.9 assists a game and is still only 23. He’s the early favorite to become the team’s shooting guard of the future.”

The Bulls also added four second round picks and Rob Dillingham from Minnesota in return for fan favorite Dosunmu. Dillingham could eventually turn into a solid rotational guard, according to Swartz.

Swartz gave the Bulls a very high grade for the trade deadline, despite failing to add a legitimate big man to their roster and having way too many guards on their team.

Another Bulls rebuild is on the way​

Nov 22, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) brings the ball up court against the Washington Wizards during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

It seems the Bulls will be looking to begin yet another rebuild. With the overhaul of their roster, it seems the Bulls have a shot to finally get back in the draft lottery after years of being stuck in the play-in tournament.

Hopefully, Chicago can get a top pick in the 2026 draft and add to its core of Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis.

Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas speaks during Chicago Bulls Media Day. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Chicago Bulls receive bad news on Coby White trade to Charlotte

At last, the Chicago Bulls finally decided to pick a direction for the franchise after years of settling for the play-in round. The Bulls made a flurry of moves this past week ahead of the NBA’s Trade Deadline.

They moved on from players like Nikola Vucevic, Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu while landing some young players as well as draft picks. The bad news is that the Bulls didn’t land a single first-round pick for any of those three players, which a few years back seemed like a real possibility. Instead, they settled for a bunch of second-round picks.

But now, there’s some more bad news for the organization after one of the trades.

Chicago Bulls lose out on second-round pick​

Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images

As part of the deal that sent White to Charlotte, the Bulls received three second-round picks. Chicago was set to get the least favorable 2029 second-round pick between Denver and Charlotte, a 2031 New York Knicks pick and 2031 Denver Nuggets pick. Not a terrible haul but it certainly could have been better.

But on Friday night, the Bulls received some bad news.

Per Fred Katz of The Athletic, the trade between the two sides has been amended and it hurts the Bulls. Due to a physical that showed White had a left calf injury and would have to miss time, the NBA is expected to remove the 2029 second-round pick. That means, the Bulls will now have just the two 2031 picks in the deal.

The Bulls and Hornets amended the Coby White trade after a physical showed White had a left calf injury and would have to miss time, league sources tell @TheAthleticNBA. Hornets are now sending two second-rounders (2031 NYK, 2031 DEN) to Chicago instead of three.

— Fred Katz (@FredKatz) February 7, 2026

That feels like a major oversight by the Bulls for a few different reasons. Not only did they trade an injured player but they also had the guard playing in games as recent as last week. It truly feels like the Bulls front office made moves just to make moves. This blunder isn’t a good look for the front office and it really shouldn’t give fans much hope moving forward.

Let’s hope we are wrong.

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Bulls already facing crucial Jaden Ivey decision after trade

The Chicago Bulls made a flurry of trades ahead of the NBA deadline this season. None of those moves were more interesting than the team bringing in former Detroit Pistons point guard Jaden Ivey.

Just a few short years ago in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Pistons made Ivey the No. 5 overall pick. After a stellar college career with the Purdue Boilermakers, Ivey was expected to be a rising star for Detroit. Unfortunately, his career has not panned out quite as expected.

Despite the slow start to his career, Ivey is just 23 years old with plenty of time to turn things around. Perhaps being traded to the Bulls could give him that ability.

With that being said, Chicago is already facing a serious decision regarding Ivey. He is set to become a restricted free agent this offseason. Do the Bulls believe in him enough to warrant a long-term extension already after just acquiring him?

Chicago Bulls Facing Serious Decision About Jaden Ivey​

Jan 15, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) looks on in the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

In his debut performance with the team against the Toronto Raptors, Ivey played in 33 minutes and scored 13 points on 5-for-12 shooting to go along with six assists, four rebounds, and three steals. Against the Denver Nuggets in his second game with the Bulls, he scored 10 points, grabbed six rebounds, recorded three assists, and chipped in two steals as well.

Last season with Detroit, Ivey played in 30 games and made 30 starts before going down with an injury. He averged 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and four assists per game, while shooting 46 percent from the floor and 40.9 percent from three-point range.

Ivey has shown flashes of being a really good player. However, he has been unable to figure out the consistency side of the game just yet. If he can become a more consistent player, he could be a part of the long-term future for Chicago.

Making a trade to acquire him is a good sign that the Bulls plan to keep him around. It doesn’t mean that they won’t consider parting ways if things don’t work out throughout the rest of this season, but it seems likely that Chicago will try to re-sign him.

Expect to hear more speculation about the Bulls and Ivey as the season moves forward. For now, he’ll focus on trying to earn his spot for the future.

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Chicago Bulls trade deadline moves already paying off

The Chicago Bulls won’t publicly say the words rebuild or admit the direction they are going in after the NBA Trade Deadline. But for fans it’s clear.

The most frustrating part of it all is that it took so long to do this. If the team did this a few years back, the value for the players that they traded would have been higher. They also could have put themselves in a really good spot for two strong drafts in 2025 and 2026.

Now, the Bulls have a LOT of ground to make up in terms of getting high into the lottery with the chance at a top five pick. The good news? Since the trade deadline, the Bulls have lost both games and are on a four-game losing streak overall.

So progress?

Chicago Bulls moving in right direction in tank standings​

Dec 14, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan reacts during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

On the day of the NBA Trade Deadline, the Bulls currently sat at 13th in the NBA Draft standings. But now, with two more losses the Bulls have actually moved in the right direction. As Rickey O’Donnell notes, the Bulls are now 10th as you can see on Tankathon.

Chicago’s odds to get into top 4 are 13.9% and to get to No. 1 is 3%. Stranger things have happened however as we have seen teams with long odds move into that top three. Heck, look at the Dallas Mavericks last season who went to No. 1.

Bulls already down to No. 10 in the tank race. They were No. 13 the day of the trade deadline. No. 10 slot equals = 13.9% chance at top-4, 3% chance at No. 1. pic.twitter.com/g1KtR0gHfl

— Ricky O'Donnell (@SBN_Ricky) February 8, 2026

This is a really strong draft at the top with Darryn Peterson, Cameron Boozer and AJ Dybantsa all potentially being in the mix at No. 1 overall. Then you have a guy like Caleb Wilson or even Koa Peat who both have really high ceilings.

There’s a LOT of talent that could be available for the Bulls if they can just get into that top four or five. And right now, they are going in the right direction.

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New Chicago Bulls guard could be diamond in rough with confidence boost

As part of the Chicago Bulls trade deadline acquisitions, was guard Rob Dillingham. The former No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft never really found his footing with the Minnesota Timberwolves in one and a half seasons.

The Timberwolves gave up early on him as they needed to acquire a veteran guard for a playoff push. But now for Dillingham, he’s hoping a fresh start will pay dividends and will help his confidence grow.

That would be great for the Bulls, too. If they can find a way to get Dillingham going, he could be a diamond in the rough and a piece that they can use in their rebuild. In Saturday’s loss to the Timberwolves, Dillingham didn’t light up the stat sheet by any means but he did show flashes of what he could do. And after the game, he talked about how he just needs his confidence to grow.

Rob Dillingham says confidence is biggest key​

Jan 26, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Rob Dillingham (4) dribbles against the Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

It’s clear that Dillingham couldn’t get anything going in Minnesota, bouncing in and out of the lineup. But now, with some confidence, he believes he can take the next step. Here is what he told Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times after the loss to the Denver Nuggets.

‘‘Just confidence,’’ Dillingham said when he asked what he needed to do to take the next step in his NBA journey. ‘‘Confidence from my teammates, confidence from my coaches. I just feel like I haven’t gotten a super opportunity where I feel confident. Just gaining that back and realizing I’ve been working the whole time, so it’s not like it automatically left where I wasn’t as good. I’m just waiting for the spark to come back.’’

In 22 minutes, Dilllingham scored just nine points but he did help lead the Bulls offense as a guard. His playing style certainly fits the Bulls’ system better than previous options.

With the Bulls struggling and essentially rebuilding this year and next, he should have plenty more minutes to take advantage of.

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Chicago Bulls announce Josh Giddey injury news after 6 missed games

The Chicago Bulls have upgraded one of their leading scorers to doubtful in their injury report ahead of Monday’s matchup against the Brooklyn Nets.

As they travel to Barclays Center in Brooklyn, they hope to get Josh Giddey back on the floor as they try to end a four-game losing streak.

The 23-year-old Giddey has been sidelined by a left hamstring strain sustained in January. Prior to this current spell on the sidelines, the Australian also missed 11 games in December and January due to the same injury.

In 34 games played this season, Giddey is averaging 18.6 points, 8.8 assists and 8.6 rebounds.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) brings the ball up court against the Washington Wizards.

Chicago Bulls update Josh Giddey, Tre Jones to doubtful against Brooklyn Nets​

Aside from Giddey, also upgraded to doubtful is Tre Jones, who missed nine games, also due to a hamstring injury. Giddey and Jones would be welcome reinforcements for the Bulls, who last won on Jan. 31 against the Miami Heat.

The Bulls announced via the official injury report that Giddey is officially doubtful to play against Brooklyn on Tuesday. This is a welcome change, given that he had been ruled out for the past few games. Nevertheless, there is no guarantee that he will take the court. In fact, there is now growing speculation that he may return only after the All-Star break.

The Bulls acquired Giddey in 2024 in exchange for Alex Caruso via trade with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Before the start of the 2025-26 season, Giddey inked a $100 million four-year extension with the Bulls.ca

Meanwhile, Jones is playing in his first full season with the Bulls. Before joining Chicago in the middle of last season, the 6-foot-1 point guard played his first four and a half years with the San Antonio Spurs.

The Bulls got Jones via a multi-team trade last season. He was part of the deal sending Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings and De’Aaron Fox to the Spurs.

In 38 games with the Bulls this season, he’s averaged 12.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 1.3 steals.

If both players sit out against the Nets on Monday, Giddey will miss his seventh game and Jones his 10th.

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Chicago Bulls select Kentucky big man in this NBA mock draft

The Chicago Bulls are going to be one of the more intriguing teams as we get closer to the conclusion of the NBA season. They were one of the most active teams at the trade deadline this year, and it appears they are tanking the season for better draft positioning. One publication posted its mock draft after the trade deadline concluded, so let’s take a closer look at which player they have the Bulls selecting.

The Chicago Bulls are mocked to draft big man Jayden Quaintance​

Jan 7, 2026; Lexington, Kentucky, USA; Kentucky Wildcats forward Jayden Quaintance (21) reacts after a play during the second half against the Missouri Tigers at Rupp Arena at Central Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Prather-Imagn Images

USA Today’s Bryan Kalbrosky wrote a 2026 NBA mock draft of the first round where the Bulls had the ninth selection. Below is what they wrote about this selection as they had Kentucky Wildcats big man Jayden Quaintance:

“Jayden Quaintance has had a late start to the season as he recovers from a torn ACL, meniscus and fractured knee. But the sophomore big man showed immediate flashes once he debuted for Kentucky. Despite a slow start after his transfer from Arizona State, he is arguably the most talented defender in this draft class and could help a team that desperately needs a big man like the Chicago Bulls after trading away Nikola Vucevic.”

Quaintance has played in 28 games (25 starts) over the course of two seasons with the Arizona State Sun Devils and the Wildcats. He is averaging 8.8 points, 7.5 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 2.4 blocks, and 1.0 steals in 27.8 minutes per game. He has been shooting the ball well with limited range as he has a 52.9/18.8/45.2 shooting split throughout his career. The 6-foot-9 big man with the Wildcats has shown the ability to play well following significant knee injuries. After the team traded away a significant amount of their frontcourt, Quaintance would be a significant addition for Chicago going forward.

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Chicago Bulls HC Billy Donovan pessimistic on team outlook

The Chicago Bulls entered the trade deadline with the No. 9 spot in the Eastern Conference.

More News: Bulls Executive VP appears to take shot at Coby White after Hornets trade

The Bulls, now on a five-game losing streak, are in 11th place with a 24-30 record amid losing Coby White, Nikola Vucevic and Ayo Dosunmu.

On Monday, the new-look Bulls were beaten 123-115 by a 15-37 Brooklyn Nets team.

The roster is perfect for a spring tank job, but Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has to try and take care of the players in the locker room and help the team develop the best they can in an adverse situation.

Per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Donovan is pessimistic that his new rotation will “hit the wall” as fatigue starts to set in with the extra minutes former role players will have with more minutes on the floor.

“I do think this group is going to hit the wall,” Donovan said. “Coming out of the All-Star break, what those last 27 games are going to look like for us physically is going to be a big factor.”

The Chicago Bulls have a new focus​

Apr 16, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA;Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan gestures during the first quarter of a game against the Miami Heat at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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Donovan is trying to get his roster to focus on development while Bulls fans vent their frustrations with the brutal way that the front office handled trading several starters without receiving even a first-round pick in return.

“I’ve tried to talk to them about what our focus is and what our direction needs to be inside our team,” Donovan said. “There are guys with expiring contracts, some guys that want to play, so we’ve got to help each other, go out there and compete… so I’ve tried to redirect their focus onto that: ‘What do we got to do to get better as a team?’

“I can see people on the outside, ‘Are they really trying to win? What’s with this group? . . . Who is going to be back? Who isn’t going to be back? Maybe these guys are auditioning, [or] they really don’t care.’ I still think, inside that locker room, these guys are professionals.”
The Bulls will have another emotional game to play on Wednesday night. Chicago will travel to play the Boston Celtics and former center Nikola Vucevic.

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Houston Rockets’ legend recalls failed trade that would have given franchise Michael Jordan

The 1984 NBA Draft is historic one featuring four Hall of Famers in the selections of Hakeem Olajuwon, Michael Jordan, Charles Barkley and John Stockton. It’s known as the draft that the Portland Trailblazers passed on Jordan to select Kentucky center Sam Bowie.

The rest? History.

The Chicago Bulls landed Jordan with the No. 3 overall pick as he went on to be the greatest player to play the game, leading the franchise to six NBA titles. Olajuwon led the Rockets to two NBA titles after being the No. 1 overall pick. But there was a very small chance the two could have teamed up in Houston.

A long standing rumor is that the Rockets offered up center Ralph Sampson and Clyde Drexler to the Trailblazers for the No. 2 overall pick. From there, the Rockets would have taken Olajuwon at No. 1 and Jordan at No. 2. It’s been a rumor that has been around for years but not many have spoken on it.

Until recently when Olajuwon sat down with Kevin Durant for a Boardroom video.

Hakeem Olajuwon finds out about the Michael Jordan trade rumor​

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In the Boardroom exclusive with Olajuwon, Durant brings up the rumor as he’s seeking to find out if it’s true or not.

“Is it true that it was a trade that would have sent Clyde [Drexler] to the Rockets for the second pick?” Durant asked Olajuwon.

“I heard that afterwards,” Olajuwon said with a laugh. “I didn’t know about that.”

“Oh my goodness. That would have been 10, 12 championships,” Durant replied with glee about the hypothetical trade. “Greatest team of all time.”

The rumor is still not verified and it seems like it was news to Olajuwon. But if it did happen, it would have changed the course of history in the NBA. The Rockets could have potentially had a dynasty and if the Bulls took Bowie at 3, they don’t get six titles.

But that’s all in the past now and it’s safe to say Bulls fans are happy with the results.

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Chicago Bulls’ Jaden Ivey highlights silver lining after loss to Nets

The Chicago Bulls acquired Jaden Ivey before the NBA trade deadline with high hopes. The team brought in the 23-year-old guard from the Detroit Pistons to improve their play. But the trade has yet to produce wins for the struggling Bulls.

The Bulls lost 123–115 to the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night. It was the team’s 30th loss of the season and their fifth straight defeat. Three of those losses came after recent roster changes.

Chicago acquired Ivey in a three-team trade that also involved the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Bulls sent Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić to Detroit in exchange for Ivey and veteran guard Mike Conley Jr. The trade aimed to bring youth and energy to the Bulls’ backcourt. It paired Ivey with Anfernee Simons, Josh Giddey, and Coby White.

Ivey flashed his potential on Monday. The 6-foot-3 shooting guard scored 13 points, with six rebounds and three assists. He played aggressively on offense and defense. However, the Nets exploited Chicago’s defensive gaps, which the young Bulls are still working to correct.

Brooklyn center Nic Claxton scored a career-high 28 points, underscoring the challenges the Bulls face as they adjust to new players. With several new additions, Chicago is learning on the fly. Coaches and players continue to adjust roles and lineups during games.

Chicago Bulls guard Jaden Ivey (31) dribbles up court against the Brooklyn Nets.

Chicago Bulls’ Jaden Ivey offers honest look at team struggles and growth​

After the game, Ivey gave an honest view of the team’s struggles. He admitted that the team is going through a challenging period, but they are facing it together.

“We’re going through it,” he told reporters. “Going through it together. That’s how you learn. That’s how you grow.”

According to Ivey, improving as a team means helping each other, finding ways to win, and staying connected through communication and support on and off the court. He said that as the season progresses, the team will continue learning from each game and “make adjustments” to get better.

“That’s how you make each other better and figure ways to win the game and affect the game, communicating and talking and being there for one another,” he said.

Since joining Chicago, Ivey has appeared in three games and received significantly more playing time than he did in Detroit. In those outings, he averaged 12.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.0 assists per game.

His effort stands out, but the Bulls’ ongoing losing streak shows that a single player cannot instantly turn the team around. Coach Billy Donovan agreed with Ivey. He said the team is still learning how to adjust to new players and work together.

For some Chicago fans, Ivey’s performance and mindset offer a silver lining amid a tough season.

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Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan calls out new players after trades

After reshaping the backcourt with trades, Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan is putting pressure on the new guards.

The Bulls revamped their roster before the NBA trade deadline on Feb. 5. They added four new guards: Jaden Ivey, Anfernee Simons, Collin Sexton and Rob Dillingham.

Ivey joined the Bulls from the Detroit Pistons, bringing speed, athleticism and strong ball-handling skills. Simons came from the Portland Trail Blazers, adding scoring experience and a quick, alert presence on the court. Sexton, traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers, is known for aggressive drives and nonstop energy, contributing on offense and defense. Dillingham, a young draft pick with potential as a versatile guard, gives the Bulls flexibility. Together, these four players form a guard-heavy backcourt.

But even with the new lineup, the Bulls are still struggling to win. They have not yet won a game with the new roster. Chicago has already lost three games since changing its lineup. The team scored fewer points and struggled to defend effectively.

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan reacts during the second half at United Center.

Chicago Bulls coach Billy Donovan presses new guards to step up on defense​

Donovan is now calling on the new guards to make an immediate impact, especially on defense. He said these players need to put in more effort to make it harder for opponents to score. That defensive effort will help the rest of the team.

“I do think with Jaden [Ivey], Anfernee [Simons], Collin [Sexton], Rob [Dillingham] . . . we’re going to have to be more disruptive . . . Our guards have to be better on the ball defensively. They’ve just got to be more physical on the ball. That would help with the size and the rolls at the rim,” Donovan noted, according to the Chicago Sun-Times.

Donovan admitted that adding four new guards midseason is challenging. He said these players didn’t have time to practice together before joining the team. He stressed that effort, teamwork and taking responsibility are just as important as individual talent. Donovan wanted these new players to push each other and help the team defend better.

The need for strong defense is even more pressing with guard Tre Jones sidelined by a hamstring injury. Jones, one of the Bulls’ best at deflecting the ball and disrupting opponents, likely won’t return until after the All-Star break. The new guards will have to fill that defensive role in his absence.

For Donovan, these trades are a way to improve the team’s defensive identity. Thus, in the coming weeks, he said the focus will be on the players’ adjustments, learning to work together, and staying resilient. If the new guards step up, they can help the Bulls stay competitive, even in a season full of changes.

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Chicago Bulls: Nikola Vucevic sends brutal message after Celtics trade

Former Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic wanted a chance to compete for an NBA championship.

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That wasn’t going to happen with the Bulls this season, and he seems right at home with the Boston Celtics.

Off the bench, Vucevic was third in scoring for the Celtics with 19 points and 11 rebounds (game high) in a 124-105 win over the Bulls in front of 19,156 fans at TD Garden on Wednesday night.

Vucevic was brought to Boston to help the team chase a championship this spring. He’s been key in adding points and rebounds for the Celtics, scoring double-digits in each of the three games he’s played for Boston since the trade from Chicago.

He earned 12 rebounds in Boston’s 98-96 win over the Miami Heat on Feb. 6.

Nikola Vucevic has brutal message for Chicago Bulls​

Dec 7, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) stands on the court during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

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Vucevic told reporters on Wednesday that he notices a big change in the culture between the Bulls and Celtics. It was a brutal message for Chicago’s front office.

They really feel like they have another chance at it,” he said, via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. “So you can really feel it. It just comes with the culture of having done it so much and having done it recently… They’re really focused on winning now and going deep in the postseason, and you can really tell.

“Just the situation they’re in, it was different in Chicago because they were a younger team, trying to figure out the next move and the pieces, things like that. Here, you definitely feel that. It’s a good opportunity for me, and I hope I can make the best out of it, help this team achieve its goals.”

The Bulls are quickly falling out of position to even make the Play-In Tournament. After Wednesday night’s loss, Chicago fell to 24-31, and are 11th in the Eastern Conference, 1.5 games back from the 10th place Atlanta Hawks.

Boston is in second place in the conference with a 35-19 record, 5.5 games back from the Detroit Pistons.

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Michael Jordan had message for Bubba Wallace ahead of Daytona 500

The NASCAR season officially gets underway on Sunday with one of the biggest races of the year — the Daytona 500. The annual race kicks off the season as it brings out some of the best fans in racing to Daytona.

For 23XI Racing, they are hoping this is finally the year they can win the Cup Series title this year whether it be Tyler Reddick or Bubba Wallace. But as the two drivers prepare for Sunday’s big race, one of them revealed a message that team owner Michael Jordan passed on.

Michael Jordan’s message to Bubba Wallace ahead of Daytona 500​

Sep 1, 2024; Darlington, South Carolina, USA; NASCAR Cup Series Team 23XI owner Michael Jordan watches a video board as NASCAR Cup Series driver Bubba Wallace (23) races during the Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Ahead of Sunday’s race, Wallace actually saw Jordan on the golf course, most likely Grove XXIII the personal course for Jordan in Florida. The two hung out and during media day at the Daytona 500, Wallace shared the message that Jordan gave him.

“I actually seen him yesterday on the golf course,” Wallace said, via Rich Jones of Daily Express U.S. “We had a good leadership meeting a couple of weeks ago. He’s fired up, it’s a new season, it’s a clean slate, and we’re ready to go get it.”

Jordan has made an impact in racing with owning 23XII Racing. But he’s yet to win a title in the sport, something he would love to add to his resume. Wallace added just how much Jordan loves the sport as well.

“Yeah, we’ve both been fans of the sport, he’s been a lot longer fan than I have, but we understand what it takes to be successful and to win at this level is super hard, but when you have the right people surrounding you, then sky’s the limit,” Wallace continued. “So, put it all together.”

A win at Daytona for Wallace or Reddick would be awesome and would help the 23XI legacy even more.

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This is what Bleacher Report believes is the worst Chicago Bulls trade ever

The Chicago Bulls have been able to have some of the best players ever don the iconic red jersey over the years. Drafting talent like Michael Jordan or trading for talent like Scottie Pippen, there are all different ways to build rosters. However, they have also been on the bad side of getting talent on their roster. Let’s take a deeper dive into one of the worst trades Chicago has made in franchise history.

The Chicago Bulls trading away LaMarcus Aldridge is the worst trade in franchise history​

Jan. 22, 2010; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Chicago Bulls forward (24) Tyrus Thomas against the Phoenix Suns at the US Airways Center. Chicago defeated Phoenix 115-104. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey wrote an article ranking the 50 worst NBA trades ever, with the Bulls being listed a few times. Some trades saw the team get the better end of the deal, while others not so much. Their worst trade is ranked 32nd, which took place during the 2006 NBA Draft, where the Bulls traded LaMarcus Aldridge and a second-round pick for Tyrus Thomas and Viktor Khryapa. Below is the reasoning for the trade being ranked this low:

“Crushing teams for draft-night decisions always feels a little unfair. And in this case, Tyrus Thomas was entering the NBA with plenty of hype. Prior to his selection, DraftExpress read, ‘In terms of physical attributes, there are few players in the NBA right now who can match Thomas’ combination of length and athletic ability.’

“In his lone season at LSU, he averaged 12.3 points, 9.2 rebounds and a conference-leading 3.1 blocks in just 25.9 minutes. But Thomas’ skills never caught up to those physical gifts in the NBA. He finished his career with a sub-44 field-goal percentage and an average of 7.7 points. Meanwhile, LaMarcus Aldridge went on to be one of the best players in Portland Trail Blazers history. The five-time All-NBA selection turned himself into a fringe Hall of Fame candidate.”

Thomas would play 254 games with the Bulls and struggled to be effective, while Khyrapa would play in just 42 games for the team before ending his NBA career. It is difficult to find a bigger backfire than trading away one of the better players of a generation for two players who played less than five total years with the team.

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New Chicago Bulls acquisition hints at return to former team this offseason

As part of the moves the Chicago Bulls made at the NBA Trade Deadline last week, they acquired a young guard in Anfernee Simons. The Boston Celtics sent Simons to the Bulls to acquire Nikola Vucevic in hopes of adding a key post piece.

For Simons, he gets the chance to play himself into a new contract. He’s set to be an unrestricted free agent this offseason and with Chicago likely not going to the playoffs, this is an audition for Simons to every team in the league.

Including the Boston Celtics.

Ahead of the two team’s matchup the other night in Boston, Simons caught up with reporters to talk about the trade. In a quote, he hinted that his time in Boston may not be over with just yet.

Anfernee Simons opens door for return to Boston Celtics​

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Simons was asked if he saw a future for himself in Boston after getting comfortable there. And the follow up mentioned a possible return to the Celtics.

That’s where he kept that door open.

“For sure, you are winning and everything is going great. You’re getting comfortable,” Simons said. “I’ve always said it’s a family environment here. People try their best to make you feel comfortable. You wanted to see obviously the light at the end of the tunnel and be able to compete with your team for the whole season but it’s the NBA. It’s a business.”

“For sure. Obviously, have to finish out the season here first and then see what happens there. For sure, down the line. Like I said, I’ve enjoyed my time here and built great relationships here. I see it for sure.”

Simons has played in just a few games for the Bulls, and to be honest, he’s probably not in their future plans anyway. As an unrestricted free agent, he would have to show a lot for the Bulls to consider giving him a deal this offseason.

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