Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls' new general manager Bryson Graham has followed a consistent plan focused on draft picks and long-term flexibility in free agency, including contracts with options for players like Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, and Tre Jones. The strategy emphasizes a two-year window for young players Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain while retaining flexibility through expiring deals and team options.

Billy Donovan, former Bulls coach, has joined the San Antonio Spurs as a lead assistant coach. The Bulls announced his departure in April after he declined his contract option and later hired Tiago Splitter as his replacement. The Spurs recently lost the 2026 NBA Finals to the Knicks.

The Chicago Bulls secured Zach Collins with a two-year, $17 million extension but remained inactive in the first hours of free agency. They have $31 million in cap space and are linked to rumors involving Norman Powell and Max Strus, aiming to improve spacing and mentorship for their young roster. The team prioritizes long-term development over an immediate playoff push due to new draft lottery rules.

Lukas and Samantha Walton have acquired a minority interest in the Chicago Bulls and United Center, joining existing limited partners without affecting the Reinsdorf family's controlling stake. The Waltons, descendants of Walmart founder Sam Walton, expressed support for the Bulls and the United Center's development on Chicago's West Side.

Lukas Walton, the 39-year-old grandson of Walmart founder Sam Walton, has acquired a minority stake in the Chicago Bulls and United Center. He and Samantha Walton are residents of Chicago.

The Chicago Bulls acquired center Nic Claxton via a three-way trade involving the Brooklyn Nets and Minnesota Timberwolves. The deal allows the Bulls to address their middle vacancy while the Nets gained Julius Randle and a draft pick, and the Timberwolves secured cap space to pursue Ayo Dosunmu. The transaction, pending July 6 finalization, may influence the Bulls' draft strategy at pick No. 15.

The Minnesota Timberwolves traded Julius Randle and the No. 28 pick in the NBA Draft to the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team deal involving the Chicago Bulls. Nic Claxton was sent to the Bulls, and Minnesota received Brooklyn’s No. 33 pick in exchange.

The Chicago Bulls, under new coach Tiago Splitter, are focusing on developing young talent through the NBA Draft as part of a rebuild. A mock draft predicts the Bulls selecting Caleb Wilson, a forward/center from North Carolina, with the fourth overall pick. The team's roster remains uncertain due to free agency and front-office changes.

Tiago Splitter was introduced as the Chicago Bulls' 25th head coach, praised for his coaching acumen and ability to connect with players. He previously led the Portland Trail Blazers to a 42-40 record and a playoff berth as interim coach, revitalizing players like Deni Avdija and Scoot Henderson.

The Chicago Bulls have officially hired Tiago Splitter as their 25th head coach, moving him from the Portland Trail Blazers where he led them to the playoffs as interim coach. Splitter, known for developing players like Deni Avdija and Scoot Henderson, will work with the Bulls' young roster and significant cap space.

The Chicago Bulls have finalized the hiring of Tiago Splitter as their new head coach, replacing Billy Donovan. Splitter previously led the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record.

The Chicago Bulls are finalizing the hire of Tiago Splitter as their new head coach. Splitter previously guided the Trail Blazers to a 42-20 record and will succeed Billy Donovan in the role.

The Chicago Bulls have hired Tiago Splitter as their 25th head coach, replacing Billy Donovan. Splitter, a former NBA champion with the Spurs, previously served as an assistant coach in Brooklyn and Portland, where he led the Trail Blazers to a playoff berth this season. Bulls executive Bryson Graham emphasized the need for a coach who is intelligent, a leader, and capable of coaching both offense and defense.

The article critiques former Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas for mismanaging the 2025 and 2026 draft classes, highlighting poor draft pick utilization and suboptimal player selections. It notes the Bulls' failure to capitalize on draft opportunities despite a second first-round pick in 2025 and evaluates key prospects from both classes.

Bryson Graham, the Bulls’ new executive vice president of basketball operations, is methodically evaluating head coaching candidates and NBA draft prospects. The team has interviewed multiple coaches, including finalists Wes Unseld Jr., Micah Nori, and Tiago Splitter, while assessing prospects for their first-round draft picks. Graham’s approach emphasizes a deliberate timeline for decisions ahead of the June 23 NBA Draft.

The Chicago Bulls are considering pursuing restricted free agent center Walker Kessler as part of their rebuild, despite Utah Jazz's interest in retaining him. The Bulls have significant cap space but face challenges in balancing their roster, with current centers like Zach Collins and Nick Richards offering limited rim protection. The Jazz are valuing Kessler at $25-$30 million annually, but his camp seeks a higher offer.

The Chicago Bulls are evaluating their forward positions, with Matas Buzelis emerging as a potential foundation for the team. Buzelis showed progress in his second season, averaging 19 points and 1.6 blocks, and expressed a strong desire to improve the team's performance. The Bulls' front office, led by Bryson Graham, is assessing roster options amid uncertainty about other forwards like Patrick Williams and Noa Essengue.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul attempted to mock President Trump's claimed fandom of the New York Knicks by asking him to name the 1993 NBA Championship team's starting lineup, but her response backfired due to factual inaccuracies. The Knicks last won the NBA title in 1973, and the 1993 champions were the Chicago Bulls, not the Knicks, which exposed Hochul's error.