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Former President Barack Obama joined NBC for a four-minute interview with Reggie Miller at the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, joking that he enjoyed watching Chicago beat Indiana and ribbing Miller about a famous late-game push-off in a light-hearted exchange during the All-Star break.
The Chicago Bulls executed seven trades at the NBA trade deadline, moving eight players (including Dosunmu, Vučević, White and Dalen Terry) and adding seven new players—Jaden Ivey, Nick Richards, Leonard Miller, Collin Sexton, Anfernee Simons, Guerschon Yabusele and Rob Dillingham—while also benefiting from prior deals that brought Dario Šarić. They’ve expanded their draft-exchange with 14 total second-round picks and are pursuing cap flexibility for a youth-focused rebuild, all amid lingering chatter about a Giannis Antetokounmpo-sized upgrade that remains unlikely given their assets.
The Bulls traded guard Ayo Dosunmu to the Minnesota Timberwolves for guard Rob Dillingham, Julian Phillips, and Leonard Miller, plus four second-round picks (2026 Nuggets/Warriors, 2027 Cavaliers, 2031 Wolves/Warriors, 2032 Suns/Rockets). The move gives Minnesota a ball-handler to bolster the backcourt while Chicago adds future draft assets; Dosunmu is on an expiring contract that could be extended, otherwise reaching free agency after the season.
The Charlotte Hornets will acquire Coby White and Mike Conley from the Chicago Bulls, with Chicago receiving Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three second-round picks in return. Dieng is part of a side deal involving Mason Plumlee with Oklahoma City, who will send a second-round pick to Charlotte. White, who turns 26 this month, has averaged 19.5 PPG since becoming a full-time starter in 2023-24, but calf injuries and an expiring contract limited his value; Chicago secured three 2nd-rounders (2029/2031, plus the Knicks’ 2031 pick). The Hornets may re-sign White, while Conley is expected to be a buyout candidate and could potentially return to Minnesota. The Bulls gain Sexton and Dieng and add draft capital as they navigate a crowded backcourt.”,
In a three-team trade with the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves, the Chicago Bulls acquire guard Jaden Ivey and guard Mike Conley Jr., sending Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić to Detroit. The move bolsters Chicago’s backcourt with a scoring guard in Ivey and veteran playmaking in Conley.
The Boston Celtics are trading for Nikola Vučević from the Chicago Bulls in a deal that sends guard Anfernee Simons to Chicago, plus second-round picks. Vučević will immediately slot in as Boston’s starter at center, boosting the frontline for the playoff push and providing financial flexibility as both players head into free agency this summer.
Boston sends Nikola Vucevic to Boston? Correction: Boston acquires Nikola Vucevic from Chicago in a three-team trade with Detroit and Minnesota, while Chicago lands Anfernee Simons (and Jaden Ivey) as part of the deal. Boston also receives a 2027 Denver second-round pick and will cut more than $22 million off its projected tax bill thanks to Vucevic’s expiring contract, plus a new traded-player exception; Chicago retools its guard-heavy roster around the incoming Simons and Ivey amid a favorable 2026 second-round pick landing.
Chicago Bulls acquire Jaden Ivey and veteran Mike Conley in a three-team deal with Detroit and Minnesota, sending Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić to Detroit and a 2026 first-round pick swap from Minnesota to help unload Conley’s contract; Minnesota attaches a 2026 pick swap to shed Conley’s deal and save luxury tax. Ivey, in the final year of his rookie deal, seeks a fresh start after injuries, while Conley’s production this season has slipped. The trade reshapes the Bulls’ guard rotations and alters the Pistons’ and Wolves’ rosters ahead of the trade deadline.
The Pistons trade Jaden Ivey to the Bulls in a three-team deal with the Timberwolves, sending Ivey to Chicago while Minnesota ships Mike Conley to the Bulls; Chicago sends Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric to Detroit, and Detroit lands a protected 2026 first-round pick swap from Minnesota. Ivey, a former No. 5 pick who missed time with a broken leg, joins a busy Bulls backcourt and gives Chicago his Bird rights for a July re-sign, while Detroit adds shooting in Huerter and Saric’s role remains up in the air. Minnesota clears Conley’s expiring contract to gain tax and trade flexibility, potentially setting up future moves, with the exact assets received by Minnesota still to be clarified.
Derrick Rose’s No. 1 Bulls jersey was retired at United Center in an emotional ceremony following a 114-111 win over the Celtics, featuring a tribute video narrated by Scottie Pippen and speeches from Taj Gibson, Luol Deng, and Tom Thibodeau, plus a message from Michael Jordan. Rose—Chicago native, 2009 Rookie of the Year and 2011 MVP (the league’s youngest at 22), who helped the Bulls to a 62-20 season and a run to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2011—left Chicago after 2016 as fifth in franchise history with 2,516 assists. His jersey joins those of Pippen (No. 33) and Jordan (No. 23) among Bulls retirees. The Bulls, who won their fourth straight game, beat the Celtics 114-111 on a buzzer-beating 3 by Kevin Heurter to improve to 23-22 and ninth in the East.
Michael Jordan congratulated Derrick Rose with a video message as Rose's No. 1 jersey is set to be retired by the Chicago Bulls at a ceremony after the Bulls-Celtics game on Jan. 24, 2026; Rose becomes the fifth Bulls player to receive the honor.
The Chicago Bulls will retire Derrick Rose’s No. 1 jersey during the 2025-26 season, with a postgame ceremony after the January 24, 2026 game against the Celtics, honoring his hometown ascent from Englewood prodigy to NBA MVP and his enduring Chicago legacy.
Brice Sensabaugh scored 21 points off the bench in the first quarter against Chicago, the most by an NBA reserve in the opening period in at least 29 years (since 1996-97); he finished with a career-high 43 points as Utah pulled away.
The Chicago Bulls' game against the Miami Heat at the United Center was postponed due to court condensation caused by moisture, leading to a nearly two-hour delay and no immediate rescheduling announced.
Giannis Antetokounmpo returned from injury to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to a 112-103 win over the Chicago Bulls, ending the Bulls' five-game winning streak. Other NBA highlights include Victor Wembanyama's return with the Spurs' loss, Anthony Black's career-high 38 points for the Magic, and Nikola Jokic's 180th triple-double for the Nuggets.