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Norman Powell Shams: Bulls sign Norman Powell for two years
Wed, Jul 1, 2026, 3:33 AM
Shams Charania
Norman Powell has agreed to a two-year, $45 million contract with the Chicago Bulls, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Analysis: Powell made the All-Star team last year in his first and only season with the Heat. The writing was on the wall after Miami completed the trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo this offseason, sending Powell to free agency. The 33-year-old shooting guard has averaged at least 21 points in each of the last two seasons and finished in the top five of Sixth Man of the Year voting in the two years before that. He should be counted on for his scoring once again with the Bulls. Powell certainly adds some legitimacy to Chicago's young and developing roster. |
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Zach Collins Report: Bulls, Zach Collins agree to 2-year pact
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 4:21 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Bulls and Zach Collins have agreed to a two-year extension worth $17 million.
Analysis: Due to injuries, Collins appeared in just ten games last season before undergoing season-ending toe surgery just after the All-Star break. Unfortunately, while there have been flashes of the potential that led to him being the 10th overall pick in the 2017 draft, injuries have been a significant issue for the 6-foot-11 forward/center. Since the 2018-19 season, Collins surpassed 65 games played just once in the next seven seasons. Collins' decision to remain in Chicago gives the Bulls added depth in the frontcourt, but his injury history makes him challenging to rely on in fantasy basketball. |
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Leonard Miller Bulls guarantee 26-27 salary for Leonard Miller
Tue, Jun 30, 2026, 12:03 PM
Michael Scotto
According to Hoops Hype's Michael Scotto, the Bulls have guaranteed Leonard Miller's contract for the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: Three days after it was reported that the Bulls picked up Miller's contract option for next season, they have now fully guaranteed it. A double-digit scorer in 17 of his final 18 games, the 2023 second-round pick averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 three-pointers per game after joining the Bulls as part of the trade that sent Ayo Dosunmu to Minnesota. While the contract does give Miller some security, his chances of affecting fantasy basketball aren't great after the Bulls used one of their two first-round picks on Caleb Wilson in the draft. |
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Leonard Miller Report: Bulls exercise Leonard Miller option
Sat, Jun 27, 2026, 5:57 AM
Keith Smith
Spotrac's Keith Smith reports that the Bulls have exercised Leonard Miller's option for the 2026-27 season.
Analysis: Acquired from the Timberwolves as part of the Ayo Dosunmu trade at the February deadline, Miller averaged 11.7 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.1 three-pointers in 27 appearances for the Bulls. He had a promising end to the season, hitting double figures in scoring in 17 of his final 18 games. During that run, Miller averaged 14.7 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.4 three-pointers while shooting 54.6 percent from the field. With the Bulls selecting Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the first round of last week's draft, Miller's path to fantasy relevance to begin next season is not great. |
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Xavier Cooks Bulls sign Donovan Atwell to Exhibit 10 contract
Thu, Jun 25, 2026, 11:09 AM
Jake Weingarten
Bulls signed Donovan Atwell to an Exhibit 10 contract.
Analysis: After three seasons at UNC Greensboro, Atwell transferred to Texas Tech for his final season. Starting all 34 games for the Red Raiders, the 6-foot-5 guard averaged 13.5 points, 3.2 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 3.8 three-pointers while shooting 46.3 percent from the field, 45.8 percent from three and 84.1 percent from the foul line. Atwell is one of the best shooters in this draft class, and the Bulls signed him on an Exhibit 10 deal. |
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Xavier Cooks Report: Bulls sign Tobe Awaka to two-way contract
Wed, Jun 24, 2026, 6:15 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the Bulls signed Tobe Awaka to a two-way contract.
Analysis: After being a starter during his first season at Arizona, Awaka moved to the bench to make room for expected first-round pick Koa Peat. However, the 6-foot-8 senior forward's production improved. In 39 games, Awaka averaged 9.3 points and 9.1 rebounds in 20.8 minutes, shooting 58.7 percent from the field and 64.2 percent from the foul line. Awaka's rebounding ability and physicality will give him a chance to carve out a role in the NBA. |
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Xavier Cooks Dailyn Swain heading to Chicago with 15th pick
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 3:48 PM
Bulls selected Dailyn Swain with the No. 15 pick in the draft.
Analysis: After two seasons at Xavier, the 6-foot-7 Swain followed head coach Sean Miller to Texas for the 2025-26 campaign. In 36 games, he recorded 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 0.9 three-pointers, shooting 54.2 percent from the field and 81.5 percent from the foul line. While Swain did most of his scoring around the basket and in the mid-range, he did improve as a perimeter shooter, which bodes well for his future. He has good size for an NBA wing and can provide value as a secondary playmaker. New Bulls GM Bryson Graham said he wanted to add players that have size, length, athleticism and physicality. Swain and Caleb Wilson, who they added with the No. 4 pick, both fit that flawlessly. Swain has plenty of upside on both ends of the floor, but he also has a safe floor to be an impactful two-way player. |
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Xavier Cooks Frontcourt force: Bulls select Wilson 4th overall
Tue, Jun 23, 2026, 2:32 PM
Bulls selected Caleb Wilson with the No. 4 pick in the NBA Draft.
Analysis: A late-season injury led to Wilson appearing in 24 games last season, but that did nothing to dissuade draft analysts from placing him among the top players in this draft class. Wilson averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.5 steals and 1.4 blocks, shooting 57.8 percent from the field and 71.3 percent from the foul line. He doesn't bring much to the table as a three-point shooter; that's an area where Wilson will need to improve to unlock his full potential. With the Wilson selection, the Bulls have taken another step toward rebuilding their frontcourt. The rookie will join Matas Buzelis and Nic Claxton, with the latter arriving via trade. With Josh Giddey running the show, Wilson's athleticism and ability to run the floor should pay dividends early on as the Bulls rebuild. |
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Josh Giddey Josh Giddey (ankle) out at least three months
Thu, May 14, 2026, 10:05 AM
Chicago Bulls
Josh Giddey (ankle) underwent an arthroscopic procedure on his right ankle and is expected to resume basketball activities in three months.
Analysis: Giddey missed the final five games of the regular season with a hamstring injury, but it's his right ankle that's the reason for the most recent injury update. The Bulls guard underwent the procedure on Wednesday, and the team's timeline suggests he'll be good to go when training camp opens in late September. The Bulls are searching for a new head coach after Billy Donovan decided to step down, but this should not negatively affect Giddey's fantasy outlook for 2026-27. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton caps season with 19-point night
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 4:59 PM
Collin Sexton accounted for 19 points (8-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Mavericks.
Analysis: While Bulls fans hoping to see their team's draft lottery odds improve more would have preferred to see less of Sexton after his acquisition, he recorded solid numbers on most nights. Over the final month of the regular season, he offered fifth-round category league value. Sexton will be an unrestricted free agent in the summer; his fantasy outlook in 2026-27 will depend on where he lands. |
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Patrick Williams Patrick Williams (thumb) available vs. Dallas
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 1:19 PM
Patrick Williams
Patrick Williams (thumb) is available to play against the Mavericks on Sunday.
Analysis: Williams was initially listed as probable and has now officially been cleared to suit up. He has had a couple productive outings recently, but he struggled in 27 minutes on Friday. He'll look to bounce back in this one. |
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Collin Sexton Collin Sexton (finger, elbow) available Sunday
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 1:18 PM
Collin Sexton (finger, elbow) is available for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Sexton was initially listed as probable, so his availability against the Mavericks on Sunday isn't much of a surprise. With Josh Giddey (hamstring) still out, Sexton is a must-start player in active fantasy leagues. |
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Collin Sexton Sexton, Olbrich, Williams probable vs. Dallas
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 2:52 PM
NBA Injury Report
Collin Sexton (finger, elbow), Lachlan Olbrich (foot) and Patrick Williams (thumb) are probable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Of the three, Sexton has been the most impactful in fantasy basketball. He's the one who needs to be rostered in active fantasy leagues for Sunday's finale. Olbrich has moved into the starting lineup with Guerschon Yabusele and Nick Richards out for the season, most recently grabbing nine rebounds in Friday's loss to the Magic. As for Williams, the former lottery pick logged 27 minutes on Friday, scoring eight points on 3-of-10 shooting. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (quad) remains out vs. Dallas
Sat, Apr 11, 2026, 2:46 PM
NBA Injury Report
Isaac Okoro (quad) is out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Analysis: Sunday's season finale will be the third consecutive game that Okoro has missed with a quad contusion. Leonard Miller remained in the starting lineup for Friday's loss to the Magic, and that should be the case on Sunday. For those in active fantasy leagues, Miller is worth rostering. |
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Tre Jones Tre Jones has 23 points, two threes in loss Friday
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:42 PM
Tre Jones had 23 points (8-of-12 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, four assists and two three-pointers in Friday's loss to the Magic.
Analysis: Jones had a game-high 31 points in the win over the Wizards on Thursday and followed it up with a team-high 23 points in the loss to the Magic on Friday. The 26-year-old point guard has now had at least 20 points in four consecutive games. Jones has been one of the more valuable players in the last week for those still in active fantasy leagues. |
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Leonard Miller CHI starts Jones, Sexton, Buzelis, Miller, Olbrich
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:39 PM
NBA Lineups
Tre Jones, Collin Sexton, Matas Buzelis, Leonard Miller and Lachlan Olbrich will start Friday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Buzelis is back, with his return pushing Patrick Williams to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Olbrich, who replaces the injured Guerschon Yabusele. With Yabusele and Nick Richards done for the season, Olbrich may also start Sunday's game against the Mavericks. |
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Leonard Miller Leonard Miller (hand) upgraded to available
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 1:10 PM
NBA Injury Report
Leonard Miller (hand) is available for Friday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: With Matas Buzelis (illness) available, Miller may have to come off the bench on Friday. However, he should still play plenty, so those rostering him in active leagues should not be too concerned. |
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Anfernee Simons Simons (wrist) to miss Bulls last two games
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 12:34 PM
Anfernee Simons (wrist) will sit out the final two games of the season.
Analysis: Simons is one of a handful of Bulls that will sit out the last two games of the regular season. Collin Sexton will see plenty of minutes with Josh Giddey (hamstring) also out while Rob Dillingham should have a significant bench role. |
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Isaac Okoro Isaac Okoro (quad) remains out vs. Orlando
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 12:33 PM
Will Gottlieb
Isaac Okoro (quad) has been ruled out against the Magic on Friday.
Analysis: Okoro will miss a second straight game with this quad contusion he suffered on Tuesday. Patrick Williams took on a larger role with Okoro unavailable and has had arguably his best two-game stretch of the season. Williams will continue to play increased minutes. |
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Nick Richards Nick Richards (elbow) to miss final two games
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 12:32 PM
K.C. Johnson
Nick Richards (elbow) is out for the Bulls' final two games of the season.
Analysis: Due to an elbow injury, Richards has not appeared in a game since March 25. The 7-footer's playing time increased significantly after being traded to Chicago from Phoenix, even providing streaming value on some nights. However, Richards is unlikely to be in a position where he can provide reliable fantasy value in 2026-27. |
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