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Norman Powell Secures $45 Million Deal With Chicago
Free-agent guard Norman Powell has agreed to a two-year, $45 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, according to Shams Charania of ESPN. Powell gives Chicago a proven scorer after an All-Star season in Miami, where he averaged 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while shooting 47.0% from the field. He should immediately become one of the Bulls' top scoring options, though Josh Giddey's playmaking role keeps Powell more valuable for points and threes than assists. The fantasy concern is whether last year's scoring spike sticks at age 33, but the contract suggests Chicago plans to feature him.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Zach Collins Re-Signs With Bulls
According to Shams Charania of ESPN, center Zach Collins (toe) agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract extension with the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday. A left wrist fracture and a season-ending right toe injury confined Collins to just 10 appearances during the 2025-26 season, as he averaged 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 18.4 minutes per contest. The Bulls are banking on a healthy return, with Collins projected to fill a reserve role in the frontcourt behind Nic Claxton (finger) and Jalen Smith (calf).
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Kam Jones Expected to Be Waived by Chicago
Chicago Bulls guard Kam Jones is expected to be waived before his $2.15 million salary becomes fully guaranteed, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The 2025 No. 38 pick lasted less than a week in Chicago after being acquired from the Indiana Pacers on draft night. Jones averaged 4.4 points, 3.2 assists, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.5 steals in 16.6 minutes across 37 rookie appearances, but his 29.3% mark from three limits the short-term fantasy appeal. With Josh Giddey, Collin Sexton, Anfernee Simons, Tre Jones, and Rob Dillingham already on the roster, Jones was facing a thin path to minutes anyway.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Leonard Miller Stays with Bulls on $2.4 Million Option
According to Keith Smith of Spotrac, the Chicago Bulls picked up the $2.4 million team option on forward Leonard Miller. The former second-round pick played well after arriving in Chicago at the trade deadline, averaging 11.7 points and 5.8 rebounds in 23.1 minutes per game across 27 appearances for the organization. However, he will face heavy competition for playing time in the frontcourt this season alongside Patrick Williams, Matas Buzelis, and incoming rookie Caleb Wilson. Although Miller produced well down the stretch, he likely needs to carve out a consistent rotation role to become a reliable fantasy performer.
Source: Keith Smith
Source: Keith Smith
Chicago Adds Another Forward in Dailyn Swain in NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls selected Texas forward Dailyn Swain with the 15th overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Swain is the second first-round pick for the Bulls, joining forward Caleb Wilson in the Windy City. New general manager Bryson Graham is swinging for upside in his first draft leading the team. Swain, who had a wide range of landing spots in mock drafts, is the type of wing that teams covet: He's 6'7" and brings switchability to the defensive side of the ball. His shot is a work in progress, but he excels at cutting to the basket. Swain finished his junior season at Texas averaging 17.3 points and 7.5 rebounds per game.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Bulls Select Caleb Wilson With the Fourth Overall Pick in NBA Draft
The Chicago Bulls drafted North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the fourth selection in the 2026 NBA Draft. Chicago's marriage with Wilson has been choreographed for weeks, with AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer regarded as the consensus top three. Still, the Bulls believe Wilson can be a franchise cornerstone. The 6'9" forward averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, and 2.9 stocks as a true freshman in Chapel Hill. Wilson should be an opening-night starter, joining center Nicolas Claxton, whom the team is reportedly acquiring in a trade, and forward Matas Buzelis.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Mouhamadou Gueye Traded to Minnesota and Set to be Waived
Chicago Bulls center Mouhamadou Gueye is headed to Minnesota in a trade and is expected to be waived, per Jake Fischer and Dane Moore. The move completes the three-team deal that sent Julius Randle to Brooklyn, with Gueye's non-guaranteed 2026-27 salary serving as the final piece of the math. The journeyman forward latched on with Chicago late in the season and played just two games, posting 8.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in those cameos after a productive G League season. Once he clears waivers, Gueye will become a free agent with no fantasy value, likely ticketed for another two-way or G League stop.
Source: Dane Moore
Source: Dane Moore
Nicolas Claxton Traded to Bulls in Three-Team Deal
The Chicago Bulls are adding center Nicolas Claxton in a three-team trade, ESPN's Shams Charania reports. Brooklyn is routing Claxton to Chicago in the same deal that sends Julius Randle from Minnesota to the Nets. The 27-year-old is a mobile, switchable defensive anchor who averaged 11.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, a career-high 3.7 assists, and 1.1 blocks on 57.1 percent shooting last season. His scoring stays modest, but the blocks, rebounding, and strong field-goal percentage carry real fantasy value if he locks down a starting role in Chicago. Claxton's improved passing, which produced two triple-doubles in Brooklyn, adds a sneaky assist source for a center. Just watch where he slots in the Bulls' frontcourt before counting on a full workload.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Bulls Name Tiago Splitter as New Head Coach
The Chicago Bulls have officially named Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, the team announced, after ESPN's Shams Charania earlier reported the franchise was finalizing the hire of the Portland Trail Blazers interim coach. The 41-year-old replaces Billy Donovan and arrives with a reputation for player development, having guided Portland to a 42-40 record and a playoff berth after taking over for Chauncey Billups last season. Chicago landed on Splitter for that development track record, which matters most for Matas Buzelis. The breakout forward started a team-high 77 games and posted a 41-point night at Golden State in March, profiling as the clearest beneficiary of a coach schooled in the Gregg Popovich system. Guard Josh Giddey is the other piece to watch after averaging 17.0 points, 9.1 assists, and 8.3 rebounds, with the No. 4 pick in next week's draft adding another project to the room.
Source: NBA
Source: NBA
Bulls Hire Alex Kaufman as Windy City Bulls General Manager
The Chicago Bulls are hiring Alex Kaufman as general manager of their G-League affiliate, the Windy City Bulls, and adding Jarrett Sutton as a scout, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. Kaufman, who ran the Pelicans' G League operation last season, and Sutton both spent six years alongside new Bulls executive vice president Bryson Graham in New Orleans. The moves continue Graham's front-office buildout, which already added senior vice president Stephen Mervis and player personnel VP Acie Law last month. This one carries no immediate fantasy impact. The longer-term read matters more: Graham is consolidating a Pelicans-rooted scouting and development pipeline ahead of a pivotal draft for a 31-51 team, and a sharper Windy City operation shapes how Chicago grows its young and two-way prospects worth tracking in deeper formats.
Source: Michael Scotto
Source: Michael Scotto
Matas Buzelis Will Play for Lithuania This Summer
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis will make his debut for the Lithuanian national team this summer, according to Eurohoops. The 21-year-old is scheduled to participate in FIBA World Cup qualifying games in July. This presents a strong developmental opportunity, as the increased physicality of international play could help him further refine his skill set. The extra reps should be highly beneficial for Buzelis, who took a significant step forward during his sophomore campaign. He averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks in 29.2 minutes per game. If he continues to progress this summer, Buzelis could be an even more reliable fantasy performer heading into his third NBA season.
Source: Stefan Acevski
Source: Stefan Acevski
Darius Acuff Jr. Works Out for Bulls
The Chicago Bulls had Arkansas guard Darius Acuff Jr. in town for a workout on Friday, according to Jonathan Wasserman. Acuff has also worked out for the Brooklyn Nets and has workouts with the Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets coming up. Acuff is being viewed as a potential top-5 pick, so it's not surprising that he's getting a lot of attention. He averaged 23.5 points, 6.4 assists, and 0.8 steals across 35.1 minutes per game in 35 contests with Arkansas this season. The rebuilding Bulls could use another guard after trading Coby White last season. Acuff is an interesting option for them, and likely a top-10 pick in this upcoming draft.
Source: Jonathan Wasserman
Source: Jonathan Wasserman
Bulls Host Potential Lottery Picks for Workout
The Chicago Bulls currently own the fourth overall pick during the upcoming NBA Draft. The expectation is that the Bulls are going to draft North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson with the pick. The Bulls also own the 15th overall pick, so they could potentially land two legitimate contributors in this draft. Recently, the Bulls hosted Keaton Wagler, Kingston Flemings, Nate Ament, and Morez Johnson for workouts. For now, Wilson seems like the favorite to go at No. 4, but maybe the Bulls trade that pick and take two of these players instead. The rebuilding Bulls could benefit from having multiple lottery players, with this team being a few players away from being real contenders.
Source: Kevin O'Connor
Source: Kevin O'Connor
Jerry Stackhouse Emerges as Bulls Head-Coach Candidate
The Chicago Bulls are still seeking a new head coach after moving on from Billy Donovan earlier this offseason. The organization has put together a new front office, so the focus will likely soon shift to the head coach vacancy. Jerry Stackhouse has become a name to watch as a candidate for the Bulls coaching job. The 18-year-old NBA veteran has served as an assistant coach on Steve Kerr's staff in Golden State from 2024-2026. Stackhouse does have experience as a head coach from his time with the Toronto Raptors, when he was their G-League head coach. He was also the head coach at Vanderbilt University for five seasons. Stackhouse seems like an interesting candidate to watch.
Source: Marc Stein
Source: Marc Stein
Josh Giddey Undergoes Ankle Surgery
Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (ankle) recently underwent a successful right ankle arthroscopy, according to the organization on Wednesday. Giddey will be shut down from basketball activities for quite some time. He's expected to resume activities in roughly three months. This timetable should mean that Giddey is ready to go in time for training camp. This injury shouldn't impact his fantasy value for next season. Giddey averaged 17.0 points, 9.1 assists, and 8.3 rebounds across 32.1 minutes in 54 games with the Bulls last season. He's expected to have a similar role on the team next season.
Source: Chicago Bulls
Source: Chicago Bulls
