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Chicago Bulls star sends trade deadline plea amid loss to Lakers

The Chicago Bulls entered Monday night’s game one game above .500 and on a four-game winning streak.

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The Los Angeles Lakers dropped Chicago to 23-23 with a 129-118 win in front of 21,298 fans at the United Center.

With seven possible free agents this summer, including Coby White, the Bulls have to think wisely about selling at the trade deadline instead of stubbornly trying to compete for another spot in the Play-In Tournament. Chicago is currently in ninth place in the Eastern Conference and 1.5 games back from the Philadelphia 76ers for the No. 6 seed.

On Monday, center Nikola Vucevic sent a plea to the front office, hoping the Bulls will keep the team intact for one more run at the playoffs.

“As far as the deadline, there’s always talks, always things that could happen, and this is a unique year because of the contract situation for a lot of guys, but I do like this group,” Vucevic said, via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. “I enjoy being around these guys…

“There are a lot of guys that have a chip on their shoulders and want to prove people wrong because we’ve been doubted. I would like to see what we can do and where we can go this year, but the front office has to make decisions and we all understand that.”

The Chicago Bulls need to think about the future​

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

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The Bulls might do enough this spring to make it into the Play-In Tournament, but they are far away from being able to contend for an NBA championship. They don’t have the star power.

Chicago saw what star power can do when Luka Doncic dropped 46 points in 38 minutes on Monday night.

White was the Bulls’ leading scorer with 23 points to go along with six assists and five rebounds. Vucevic added 18 points and 11 rebounds.

Both players could be traded for pieces that can help the Bulls get to the playoffs in the future.

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Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan makes concerning comment about front office

With a little over a week before the trade deadline on Feb. 5, the Chicago Bulls appear ready to stubbornly fight for a spot in the Play-In Tournament.

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The Bulls suffered a 129-118 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night at the United Center, dropping Chicago’s record to 23-23. The loss killed a four-game winning streak for the ninth-place team in the Eastern Conference.

Center Nikola Vucevic made his feelings clear on what he thinks should happen at the trade deadline, hoping the front office gives their core one more opportunity to make a run in the spring.

That might happen whether Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas wants to tear down a roster with seven impending free agents or not.

Per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan told reporters that he spoke with the front office about their thinking before the trade deadline.

A “slow” trade deadline for the Chicago Bulls​

Dec 17, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan directs the team against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images

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Chicago is hearing crickets.

“From (Karnisovas) right now as it relates to real significant movement, it’s been pretty slow,” Donovan said. “There’s nothing that’s really transpired. When you get to this point you’ve always got to have partners in this thing.

“I think Arturas and (general manager) Marc (Eversley), the front office, are going to make decisions that are long-term good things for the organization. He mentioned to me (Monday) that there is just not a lot going on.”

Donovan knows what the Bulls need to do to get the ball rolling. However, it doesn’t appear this front office can find a trade partner—if they even know how.

There is a real possibility Karnišovas is going to let White walk into free agency this summer. Good luck re-signing him.

That would be a waste of capital for Chicago to lose its former first-round pick without getting anything in return.

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Chicago Bulls considering extension over trade for key player: Report

With a 23-23 record, the Chicago Bulls are considering their options before the trade deadline.

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The Bulls want to keep the core young pieces of its team intact. Ideally, Chicago would make a run for the postseason.

However, the Bulls must consider that their roster, only capable of being the ninth-best team in the Eastern Conference in late January, will have seven free agents this summer.

Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu are two key players that are set to test the free agency waters after the season.

Per Evan Sidery, Chicago is “strongly considering” extending Dosunmu this summer. That could mean the Bulls keep him and trade White, a more expensive player to sign in the offseason.

“The Bulls are more likely to trade Coby White than Ayo Dosunmu before the deadline,” Sidery posted on X. “Chicago is strongly considering signing Dosunmu to an extension this summer rather than trading him. White has generated strong interest during trade season from a handful of contending teams.”

Whatever the Bulls do, don’t expect an answer to come too quickly.

The Chicago Bulls have nothing going on​

Dec 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte Divincenzo (0) defends Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

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On Monday, Chicago head coach Billy Donovan suggested the front office doesn’t have much going on with a week before the trade deadline.

“From (executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas) right now as it relates to real significant movement, it’s been pretty slow,” Donovan said. “There’s nothing that’s really transpired. When you get to this point you’ve always got to have partners in this thing.

“I think Arturas and (general manager) Marc (Eversley), the front office, are going to make decisions that are long-term good things for the organization. He mentioned to me (Monday) that there is just not a lot going on.”

The Bulls need to make something happen.

Chicago is considering trading for a player that can help the Bulls compete for a playoff spot. The Bulls also know that letting White walk away for nothing in free agency would be a waste.

But that hasn’t stopped the Bulls from doing nothing before.

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Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan catches stray from Lakers’ LeBron James

One of the tireless debates in the NBA is who is the greatest of all time between Chicago Bulls legend Michael Jordan and Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James.

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The two players were the best of their respective eras. However, because they didn’t play under the same league rules, it’s hard to compare the two.

There’s no debate that Jordan elevated the sport and made the NBA a global power. Frankly, without Jordan, James wouldn’t be as famous as he is today.

Still, James wants to make the case that he’s the best player of all time.

During a recent appearance on the “Mind the Game” podcast, James didn’t name Jordan, but suggested the era the Bulls’ legend played in wasn’t as difficult as the one James faces in the modern period.

“The game is different,” James said. “I want people and our fans to understand playing 82 games in the 80s and 90s is not the same as playing 82 games in the 2020s. It’s just not. The way we play, the level of pace and the speed we’re playing at, it’s a different game now. It’s a lot of soft tissue injuries that’s happened now because of it…

“When I first came in the league… the biggest concern for injuries was like a high ankle sprain… Now you see the new high ankle sprain is the calf. Hopefully we get a handle on that from a medical standpoint but I just want the fans to understand the game is a little different.”

LeBron James wants fans to understand it’s harder to play 82 games today than it was in the 80s or 90s

“The game is different. I want people/our fans to understand playing 82 games in the 80s and 90s is not the same as playing 82 games in the 2020s. It’s just not. The way we… https://t.co/dbLaM8VgO7 pic.twitter.com/G8LtPZd5pQ

— Heat Central (@HeatCulture13) January 27, 2026

Chicago Bulls’ Michael Jordan played in a tougher era​

Syndication: Arizona Republic Bulls guard Michael Jordan and Suns forward Charles Barkley face off in the 1993 NBA Finals. © Rob Schumacher/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

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The speed of the game is different, but the NBA has changed the game in order to make it faster.

Jordan had to drive to the basket in an era that allowed more physicality from the defense. James is well known for crying about fouls.

How would he survive playing against a team that employed the “Jordan Rules” to try and stop him?

James never had to face Isiah Thomas and a Detroit Pistons defense beating him up. He plays in an era that is even more generous to offensive players, allowing them to take extra liberties with ball handling.

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Chicago Bulls tried to trade star to Celtics: Report

Days after Nikola Vucevic argued for the Chicago Bulls to keep their core together for one more run at the playoffs, the center led the team in scoring with 25 points in a 113-110 loss to the lowly Indiana Pacers in front to 16,777 fans at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

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The second consecutive loss dropped the Bulls to 23-24 on the season.

Chicago is on a downward trend before the trade deadline on Feb. 5, and the front office should be looking send players like Coby White to contenders so they build up ammo with draft capital.

The Bulls tried to do that earlier in the season.

Per Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype, Chicago tried to take advantage of the Boston Celtics luxury tax situation. The Celtics are $12.1 million above the luxury tax, and the Bulls wanted to see if they could trade for sixth-man guard Anfernee Simons, who has a $27.68 million contract expiring.

The Bulls were willing to deal Vucevic.

“For example, earlier this season, well before Boston surged into second place in the East, the Chicago Bulls inquired on the possibility of trading center Nikola Vucevic for Simons and a Celtics first-round pick, which would have lowered Boston’s tax bill, but the Celtics weren’t interested, league sources told HoopsHype,” Scotto wrote.

The Celtics don’t plan to give up a first-round pick to avoid the luxury tax, and the Bulls still have an aging center on a team destined to hang in for a potential play-in spot.

Nikola Vucevic wants to finish the season with the Chicago Bulls​

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

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Earlier this week, Vucevic said he wanted to stay with Chicago.

“As far as the deadline, there’s always talks, always things that could happen, and this is a unique year because of the contract situation for a lot of guys, but I do like this group,” Vucevic said. “I enjoy being around these guys…

“There are a lot of guys that have a chip on their shoulders and want to prove people wrong because we’ve been doubted. I would like to see what we can do and where we can go this year, but the front office has to make decisions and we all understand that.”

The Bulls didn’t help the front office’s case to keep him or White around after suffering a loss to the now 12-36 Pacers.

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Chicago Bulls’ Coby White makes trade preference known

The Chicago Bulls entered the week on a four-game winning streak, earning a winning record with a 114-111 win over the Boston Celtics on Saturday night.

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With an upward swing in momentum, there was a thought that the Bulls would try and make a push for the postseason with their core, and could even add help before the trade deadline on Feb. 5.

However, things have taken an ugly turn this week with a 129-118 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night and an embarrassing 113-110 defeat to the lowly Indiana Pacers.

Per Jake Weinbach, the Houston Rockets are interested in Coby White. However, the Rockets are “unwilling” to trade Tari Eason or a first-round pick for White.

The Rockets have reportedly maintained interest in Coby White but have not made any progress on a deal, per @JWeinbachNBA

Houston is “unwilling” to include Tari Eason or a first-round pick, which is likely what it would take to land White from Chicago pic.twitter.com/Lfaprh46hI

— SleeperRockets (@SleeperRockets) January 28, 2026

Despite losing to the team with the second-worst record in the Eastern Conference on Wednesday night, White thinks the Bulls are good enough to make a playoff push.

White was asked if Chicago should try and add talent to the locker room at the trade deadline. The 2019 No. 7 pick is all for it.

“You ain’t never going to get me to say nah,” White said, via Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times. “Obviously, we’ve proved it. We’ve beaten really good teams this year. We’ve just got to continue to figure it out, make that push. We’re still in the hunt. I think we’re, like, two or three games out of sixth, so we’re still in the hunt.

“We’ve just got to keep competing. Like I’ve said, I love being here. I love playing with these guys. We go out there every night and lay it on the line, and sometimes things don’t go your way, and sometimes they do.”

Chicago Bulls, Coby White have critical series with Miami Heat​

Jan 15, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen (31) and Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) and center Nikola Vucevic (9) reach for a loose ball in the second quarter at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports

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With the decision for Chicago’s front office in flux, Thursday night’s contest against the Miami Heat could be critical for White and the Bulls, as the teams play a three-game series in four days.

Chicago will host a 25-23 Miami Heat team (No. 8 in the Eastern Conference) that looks bound for the Play-In Tournament on Thursday. The Bulls will then travel to play the Heat on Saturday night to end their schedule for January before beginning the month of February against Miami on Sunday.

The Heat have crushed Chicago in the play-in in recent years. Maybe the front office decides to sell if they lose the series.

If the Bulls win, reinforcements could be coming.

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[Zedster]

Man, watching the Bulls right now is frustrating even from the outside looking in. That Pacers loss really stings - Indiana is 12-36 and you're trying to make a playoff push? That's the kind of loss that should make the front office seriously reconsider this "run it back" mentality.

The Donovan comments are pretty telling too. When your coach is publicly saying there's "nothing going on" with a week until the deadline, that's not a great look for the organization. Either AK genuinely can't find trade partners, or they're being too stubborn about what they want in return. Probably a bit of both.

I get why Vucevic and White want to stay together and make a run - players always want to compete. But the front office has to think bigger picture here. Letting White walk for nothing in free agency would be such a classic Bulls move, and not in a good way. The fact that Houston won't even offer a first-rounder is concerning though. Maybe his value isn't as high as Chicago thinks?

The Miami series this weekend should be interesting. Three games in four days against a team that's owned you in the play-in recently. If Chicago gets swept, hopefully that forces some action before the deadline.

At 23-24, they're kind of stuck in no man's land. Not good enough to really contend, not bad enough to get a premium draft pick. That's the worst place to be in the NBA.

 

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Chicago Bulls announce Josh Giddey injury news on Thursday

The Chicago Bulls are back in action on Thursday in a home matchup against the 25-23 Miami Heat. Josh Giddey and Co. are coming off a 113-110 loss to the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday, marking their second straight loss. The Bulls are back at United Center on Thursday, though, and have an opportunity to get back in the win column.

The bad news for Chicago is that Giddey will not play against Indiana. The 6-foot-7 guard was initially deemed questionable to play. However, Chicago downgraded him to out less than two hours before tip-off. Giddey has been ruled out due to a hamstring strain.

Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) brings the ball up court against the Charlotte Hornets.

Chicago Bulls star Josh Giddey ruled out against Miami Heat​

Giddey recently spent three weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury. He returned on Jan. 22 and has since played four straight games for the Bulls.

Giddey returned to the starting lineup in Wednesday’s game. He logged 29 minutes of action, registering 10 points on 3-of-8 shooting, four rebounds, seven assists and one steal.

Giddey, however, will miss at least one more game for Chicago. This is after the team announced via the official injury report that Giddey will not play against Miami due to left hamstring strain/injury management.

It is important to note that Thursday’s game is the tail end of a back-to-back set for the Bulls. This likely factored into the team’s decision to give Giddey the night off.

Giddey is in the midst of a big year in Chicago. The 23-year-old is currently averaging 18.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 8.6 assists and 1.7 triples per game — all career-high marks.

With Giddey out, more minutes should be available for Isaac Okoro and Kevin Huerter. Giddey’s next chance to play will be on Saturday in a rematch against the Heat. That will be another back-to-back, though, with the Bulls and the Heat facing off again on Sunday. Both games will be played in Miami.

The Bulls enter Thursday’s matchup with a 23-24 record. As of writing, they are 10th in the Eastern Conference.

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REPORT: Western Conference team eyeing trade for Coby White

With the 2026 NBA trade deadline approaching, the Chicago Bulls will continue to be a team that will be at the center of trade rumors both as buyers and sellers. Chicago is likely to make a few moves this upcoming deadline, hoping to revamp the roster a bit.

One name that keeps getting mentioned is guard Coby White.

The former North Carolina standout who was a draft pick of the Bulls in 2019, is a name that is rumored to be on the move. The Bulls are looking to get some assets to build through the draft and White is a name drawing interest from a few different teams.

That now includes a Western Conference team according to a new report.

The Houston Rockets are showing interest in Coby White​

Apr 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) stands on the court during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images

Among the teams that are showing interest are the Houston Rockets, a team in title contention this year. The Rockets are one of two Western Conference teams according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times:

“The Bulls’ front office remained active in trade talks Tuesday, with guard Coby White still the piece most often discussed, a source said. The Timberwolves and Rockets are still in the mix, but it’s not just a two-team race as the trade deadline Feb. 5 approaches.”

“The ongoing issue is the tightrope he is trying to walk as he looks to deal a player such as White, who is on an expiring contract, for young talent on the same timeline as guard Josh Giddey and forward Matas Buzelis.

That’s why names such as Reed Sheppard, Tari Eason, Rob Dillingham and former Lincoln Park and Illinois star Terrence Shannon Jr. have been floated in some capacity.”

White’s $12.8M salary is something the Rockets would have to figure out in terms of acquiring him. But getting some players to salary match it would make sense, giving the Bulls some talent in return.

We are just under a week away until the deadline and the rumors are going to start heating up even more for the Bulls.

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Chicago Bulls reportedly eyeing intriguing San Antonio Spurs forward

Even with the Chicago Bulls sitting as the No. 9 seed entering a very important stretch this week, the franchise still has their eyes set on the playoffs this season. A new report on Monday suggested that the Bulls were going to try and players to help with a playoff run.

That’s a little surprising seeing that they really should try and rebuild with a loaded draft. Now, on Wednesday a new report states that the Bulls are keeping tabs on a forward in San Antonio.

Chicago Bulls interested in Jeremy Sochan?​

Mar 21, 2025; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan (10) makes a slam dunk against Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) during the second quarter at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Dustin Safranek-Imagn Images

Forward Jeremy Sochan has made it clear that he’s looking for a different opportunity and the Spurs are giving him that opportunity. Marc Stein reported on Tuesday that the Spurs are letting Sochan and his representatives seek trades to find a better fit.

“League sources say that Jeremy Sochan and his representation have received permission from the Spurs to explore the landscape for a potential new home via trade,” Stein wrote.

Now, a day later a few teams have emerged as suitors including the Bulls.

Per Evan Sidery, the Bulls are among the teams interested in the young forward via trade:

The Bulls, Hornets, Knicks, Lakers, and Suns are among the teams who have registered trade interest in Jeremy Sochan. The Spurs and Sochan’s representatives are actively working towards finding him a new team before the trade deadline.

The Bulls, Hornets, Knicks, Lakers, and Suns are among the teams who have registered trade interest in Jeremy Sochan.

The Spurs and Sochan’s representatives are actively working towards finding him a new team before the trade deadline. pic.twitter.com/7Tr7b6qkfv

— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 28, 2026

The 22-year-old Sochan has some value due to his age as well as his experience. He was once thought to be a core piece for the Spurs but as the years have gone on the Spurs have added a lot of young talent and Sochan’s role has decreased.

In his first three seasons, Sochan started 149 games and averaged 27 minutes per game. But this season, has played in just 27 total games and is averaging 13 minutes per game. He’s averaging 4.2 points, 2.7 rebounds, and one assist per game this season.

If the Bulls are looking for a young piece to add to a potential rebuild, Sochan would appear to fill that need.

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NBA Hall of Famer praises Chicago Bulls’ Josh Giddey

The next few weeks will be important for the Chicago Bulls. They are set to take on the Miami Heat three times in the next six days as well as take on the Indiana Pacers in that span.

Currently sitting ninth in the Eastern Conference, these next four games could go a long way in terms of moving out of those spots. It also could help with some decisions ahead of the trade deadline. But one player that will stay in Chicago and be a piece to move forward with this season is Josh Giddey.

After getting a new deal this offseason, Giddey is averaging 18.8 points, 8.7 rebounds and 8.8 assists per game this season. And he’s getting the attention of an NBA legend as well.

Allen Iverson praises Josh Giddey​

Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

While Giddey may not be a superstar just yet, he’s developing into a really damn good player on this Bulls’ roster. The Australian earned the respect of NBA great Allen Iverson recently.

While in Australia, Iverson appeared on FOX Sports Australia and was asked about Aussie hoops. There he praised Giddey’s game:

“I love Josh Giddey,” said the former MVP via BleacherNation. “What you see is basically like a bird being released—he’s getting opportunity. I thought he could do all the things he’s been doing; he just needed an opportunity. Once he’s been given that chance, the things he can do out there… he’s a special basketball player. I’ve got a lot of love for him, and I’m a big fan.”

That’s pretty high praise from a guy who played at a high level his entire NBA career. Giddey began his career with Oklahoma City before being traded to Chicago. He found a role with a Bulls team essentially stuck in a tough spot of not being bad enough to tank and not being good enough to win a title.

But he has developed into a really good player that Chicago can hopefully build around at just 23-years-old.

Giddey recently returned from injury, logging 28 minutes in a loss. The Bulls will need him healthy if they want to make a push for the playoffs.

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Chicago Bulls involved in 3-team trade ahead of NBA Trade Deadline

The Chicago Bulls have been looking to make some moves ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline, and have done just that. There was a three-team trade that was announced on Saturday night, and the Bulls were one of the teams involved in the deal. Let’s take a closer look at what this trade was and what it means for Chicago going forward.

The Chicago Bulls trade for Dario Saric and future second-round draft picks​

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

The Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Sacramento Kings were involved in a three-team trade on Saturday night. The deal saw the Bulls receive veteran forward Dario Saric and two second-round draft picks as a result of taking the contract to make the trade work. Chicago did not need to lose any players or draft picks in the trade itself, making them a bit better as a result. Saric is on an expiring contract that is worth $5.4 million, meaning there is no financial ties to him following this season. He has not been in the rotation this season for Sacramento, playing in just five games this season.

This deal should not do anything but help Chicago if they want to be aggressive at the trade deadline. They now have two additional second-round draft picks to use as trade assets to acquire talent. This trade allows Chicago to have additional frontcourt depth if it needs to dive into it. With more trade rumors for the Bulls piling up ahead of the February 5 trade deadline, it will be intriguing to see if they are not done being part of trades.

This trade barely involves them, but being able to absorb the contract of Saric allows them to be better off in the future.

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[Zedster]

Lot going on with the Bulls right now heading into the deadline. The Giddey hamstring situation is frustrating - guy just came back and now he's out again. Smart move sitting him on the back-to-back though. No point risking a bigger injury when he's been playing so well this year. Those career-high numbers across the board are legit impressive.

The Coby White rumors are heating up fast. Houston makes sense as a destination - they're pushing for a title and could use another scoring guard. If the Bulls can land someone like Reed Sheppard in return, that would be a solid haul for an expiring contract. Sheppard looked good in limited action this year.

The Sochan interest is interesting. Kid's only 22 and clearly has talent, but his minutes dropping that dramatically in San Antonio is a bit of a red flag. Could be a buy-low opportunity if the price is right. He'd fit the timeline with Giddey and Buzelis at least.

That Saric trade is classic deadline maneuvering. Bulls basically got paid in draft picks to take on an expiring deal. Smart asset management by the front office - those extra seconds could be useful to sweeten a bigger deal before the 5th.

This next stretch against Miami is huge for playoff positioning. Being stuck at 9th with this schedule could go either way real quick.

 

[Chicago Bulls]

Chicago Bulls announce bad news ahead of Heat games

The Chicago Bulls are in dire need of a win. They have lost three in a row and are in the midst of another slump. Chicago won four straight before this current losing streak, which has dropped them to 23-25 on the season.

The Bulls are back in action on Saturday night as they kick off a four-game road trip. They start it off with a matchup against the 26-23 Miami Heat at Kaseya Center. This will be the first night of a back-to-back for both teams, as the Bulls and the Heat go at it again on Sunday night.

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14), center, and guard Josh Giddey (3) after the second half against the Brooklyn Nets.

Chicago Bulls dealing with multiple injuries amid losing streak​

The Bulls lost to the Heat at home on Thursday, 116-113. They face Miami thrice in four nights, and Chicago is looking to secure a much-needed road win on Saturday.

The bad news for the Bulls is that they will be extremely shorthanded in Saturday’s matchup. The team previously revealed that Giddey will miss a second straight game due to a left hamstring issue. The team announced more unwanted news ahead of tip-off.

Coby White will not play due to a right calf injury. Nikola Vucevic is also sidelined for rest purposes. Jalen Smith is also unavailable with right calf tightness. They will join Tre Jones and Zach Collins, who both remain out for Saturday’s contest.

All these injuries will force head coach Billy Donovan to field a makeshift lineup against Miami. This will make it even more difficult for the Bulls to bust out of their current losing streak.

The silver lining here is that none of the injuries to their key players sound serious. The fact that it’s the front end of a back-to-back certainly factored in on the team’s decision to give their players the night off.

Giddey, White and Vucevic, in particular, could be back on the court on Sunday.

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[Chicago Bulls]

Chicago Bulls Linked to Major $220.4 Million Star in Trade Rumblings

The Chicago Bulls have become a key team to watch as the NBA trade deadline continues to draw closer on February 5.

Most recently, the team has been surging in trade odds for Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. While those odds may be surging, it seems very unlikely that the Bucks would be willing to trade Antetokounmpo within the Central Division to the Bulls.

However, there is another potential trade option Chicago could pursue.

Ahead of the deadline, it is clear that the Bulls would like to upgrade the center position. Nikola Vucevic is the current starter for the Bulls, but that isn’t a long-term situation. Chicago would be wise to bring in a new center if the right opportunity presents itself.

Pippen Ain’t Easy’s Andrew Hanlon believes that a trade for New York Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns could make sense for the Bulls.

“Considering Chicago’s serious need for both a center and a superstar — along with its asset cupboard full of expiring contracts and draft picks — pursuing a deal for Towns is worth a legitimate look,” Hanlon wrote.

Towns has been mentioned in a lot of trade rumors over the last few weeks. It has also been reported that the rumors have started taking a toll on his relationship with the Knicks. It’s quite possible that the 30-year-old big man could be made available for the right price.

So far this season in New York, Towns has played in 45 games. He has averaged 20 points per game to go along with 11.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists. In addition, Towns has shot 46.1 percent from the floor and 36.1 percent from three-point distance.

At this point in time, there have been no reports about what the Knicks would want in return for Towns. Making a trade for him would not come cheap. Chicago would need to send out a big trade package including draft capital and young talent to bring him onboard.

This is simply an idea with no reporting backing it. Towns may not even be moved by New York. Even if he were placed on the trade block, there is no guarantee that the Bulls would have interest in trading for him.

Expect to hear plenty of rumors surrounding Chicago as the deadline draws closer. With just a few days remaining to make a move, this is a scenario worth keeping an eye on.

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[Chicago Bulls]

Chicago Bulls are struggling to get draft capital for star player at NBA trade deadline

The Chicago Bulls are one of the teams that can control how the NBA trade deadline plays out. They have some players that they can move, but they also can be in acquistion mode depending on what they want to do. One of their star players is reportedly not getting the trade market the team expected to land, so let’s take a deeper dive into what is going on for the Bulls right now in the trade market.

The Chicago Bulls aren’t getting a first-round pick for Coby White right now​

Apr 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) stands on the court during the first quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images

New York Times’s Joel Lorenzi discussed how the Bulls are not getting the compensation they believe guard White should draw to trade him away ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.

“While so few transactions have made the going for Bulls guard Coby White difficult to gauge, one league source indicated that Chicago has struggled in early attempts to net a first-round pick in a deal that might involve the seventh-year guard. Any reluctance stems from his expiring contract, the potential figure on his next deal and his nagging calf issues this season.”

White has been doing better this season than his career numbers, despite being limited to 28 games thus far. So far this season, he is averaging 18.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 0.7 steals with a 43.9/35.0/81.0 shooting split. With the inability to land a first-round pick for the veteran on the final year of his deal, it may be better for Chicago to just keep him. There is another possibility that a team will want to be more aggressive as Thursday’s trade deadline and actually offer a first-round pick.

The need for a starting guard like White to be added to a contender is worth something, but with the ability to improve the backcourt, the Bulls are staying strong with their asking price. It will be intriguing to see which team, if any, will pay that price for the guard heading to free agency.

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[Chicago Bulls]

Michael Jordan has praise for former rival’s arena in new interview

Michael Jordan’s contributions to the NBA on NBC this season have been interviews at halftime of select broadcasts this season. We already know how Charles Barkley feels about this mini interviews that were filmed in one sit down session, but for some they can be informative.

It is cool to hear Jordan speak on the game as it is today as well as stories from his playing time. But on Sunday, during halftime of the Los Angeles Lakers and New York Knicks game, he dove into Madison Square Garden and why he loved playing at the Mecca of basketball.

And Jordan wanted to put on a show in the arena every time he played there.

“I’ve always considered Madison Square Garden a mecca of basketball, right? You know, the knowledge of basketball, the way that people perceive basketball. And they’re hard workers, and the New York Knicks teams always seem to play hard for their fan base. And the fans knew it, too. If they didn’t, the fans let them know that, right?” Jordan said in the latest installment of “Insights to Excellence.”

But there’s more…

Michael Jordan was motivated to play at MSG​

June 5, 1998; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Michael Jordan in game two of the 1998 NBA Finals against the Utah Jazz at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY

Madison Square Garden is historic, opening in 1968 and being the league’s oldest venue. It still has the old school feel to it and when the stars are playing that night, there’s almost nothing better. That was the case when Jordan was playing the game as he and the Bulls took on rival New York for some memorable matchups.

But for Jordan, he never was bothered by the rowdy fans.

“I go in there with the notion that I know it’s not hostile. It’s more of the awareness that they’re going to cheer for the team, and they’re going to do everything to get you off your game,” he said. “It was never hostile towards me. It was more motivating and trying to get me off my game.”

“And look, once I’m in a game, once the ball goes up, I never even hear the fans. You know, if the fans ever can affect me or I can hear the fans, that means I’m not focused on what I should be doing, which is playing the game of basketball,” he continued. “I get into the game. My opponent becomes more the focal point. The fans are fans.”

Michael Jordan breaks down the significance of playing at MSG —

MJ’s mentality is unmatched.

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Jordan’s mindset is a different one than some players might take, especially in today’s game. But he knew that going into MSG with the rowdy fans, he could use it as motivation.

Jordan dominated when he played in the Garden. He still holds the highest scoring average of any visiting player in the Garden’s history, averaging 31.8 points per game. In his first game at MSG, Jordan scored 33 points, grabbed 8 rebounds, dished out 5 assists. He also shot 68 percent from the field, putting together an impressive performance.

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[Zedster]

Rough timing with all these injuries hitting at once. Going into Miami without Giddey, White, and Vucevic is basically playing with one hand tied behind your back. At least the silver lining is that none of it sounds serious - just smart load management on a back-to-back. Hopefully we get most of them back for Sunday's rematch.

The KAT rumors are interesting to think about but feel like pure speculation at this point. Towns would obviously be an upgrade over Vooch, but the price tag would be steep and I'm not sure we have the assets to make it work without gutting the young core. Plus taking on that contract when we're still figuring out what we have with Giddey and Buzelis seems premature.

The Coby situation is frustrating. If teams really aren't offering a first for him, I'd almost rather just keep him and see if he re-signs at a reasonable number. He's been solid when healthy this year. But I get it - expiring deal, injury concerns, and teams are cautious about what his next contract looks like. Deadline pressure might change things. Sometimes these deals come together in the final hours when a contender gets desperate.

That MJ interview about MSG was a nice read. His mentality about tuning out crowds and using that energy as motivation rather than distraction is classic Jordan. Different era but that focus is timeless.

 

[Chicago Bulls]

Report: Chicago Bulls Pull Off Nikola Vucevic Trade With Celtics

The Chicago Bulls have been busy on Tuesday ahead of the NBA trade deadline.

After pulling off a three-team deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves and Detroit Pistons that brought in young guard Jaden Ivey, the Bulls have now worked out another trade. This time, Chicago sent out center Nikola Vucevic to the Boston Celtics, along with a second-round pick, for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick.

ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania was the first to report the news of the trade between the Bulls and Celtics.

“BREAKING: The Chicago Bulls are trading center Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick to the Boston Celtics for Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick, sources tell ESPN,” Charania wrote on X.

Chicago has been wheeling and dealing. Now, it will be interesting to see if the Bulls are done or if there are more changes coming.

The Chicago Bulls Have Been Looking to Trade Nikola Vucevic​

Nov 4, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) walks off the court after an NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Over the last couple of years, Vucevic has been connected to trade rumors quite heavily. It was just a matter of time before the Bulls decided to move him in a deal.

During the 2025-26 NBA season with Chicago, Vucevic has played in 48 games. He has averaged 16.9 points per game to go along with nine rebounds and 3.8 assists, while also shooting 50.5 percent from the floor and 37.6 percent from three-point range.

As for what Chicago is getting back, Simons adds another talented guard to the roster. He’s a capable scorer who could be an impact piece for the Bulls in the future if they choose to work out a new contract with him after the season comes to an end.

So far this season with Boston, Simons has played in 49 games. He has come off of the bench in all of those appearances and averaged 14.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists. Simons has shot 44 percent overall and 39.5 percent from the three-point line.

Expect to continue hearing rumors surrounding Chicago ahead of the Thursday trade deadline. However, Vucevic is now gone and on his way to the Celtics.

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[Chicago Bulls]

Chicago Bulls’ Coby White sounds off after recent Celtics trade

On Tuesday, the Chicago Bulls pulled a second and third trade in the span of a week.

More News: Bulls have framework for Coby White trade with Timberwolves: Report

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

Chicago is rolling guard-heavy after their recent moves, and star Coby White could soon be on the move before Thursday’s trade deadline.

“I’ve been with (Vucevic) for (six seasons), and we’ve formed a really good relationship from on the court to off the court,” White said. “He’s been a guy that was a believer in me from Day 1. Obviously going to miss him a lot. Tough day. Like everybody else, I guess, it’s part of the business, be robots about it, I guess.

“The narrative around is it’s part of the business, but we’re still human. If you had a co-worker and he got let go or you had a co-worker and he took another job, you’re going to feel a certain way about it.”

Chicago Bulls’ Coby White could be next​

Dec 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte Divincenzo (0) defends Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

More News: Bulls making notable ‘movement’ in Giannis Antetokounmpo odds

White understands that he could soon be the next Bulls player traded as the front office restructures the roster amid being the No. 9 team in the Eastern Conference. He wants to stay in Chicago, but knows his time could soon come to end.

“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.”

That comes off as nothing but lip service from the 2019 first-round pick.

White had the opportunity to put his money where his mouth is about staying with the Bulls. He didn’t sign a contract extension before the season, and he’s headed to free agency in the summer.

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