The Chicago Bulls didn't have an extraordinarily active summer, but they made some smart moves on the margins that should help them further grow into their new on-court philosophy. They still refuse to make the big splash, however, that will vault them into playoff contender status and out of play-in purgatory.
The Bulls traded Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for wing Isaac Okoro. They drafted French teenager Noa Essengue with the No. 12 pick and Australian forward Lachlan Olbrich at No. 55 in the 2025 NBA Draft. They altered their two-way slots, adding Yuki Kawamura and releasing Jahmir Young.