On Thursday, the Chicago Bulls completed a significant trade by sending guard Ayo Dosunmu and Julian Phillips to the Minnesota Timberwolves, receiving Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second-round draft picks in return. This move is part of a larger series of transactions aimed at reshaping the Bulls’ roster and rebuilding their core.
Context of Recent Trades Involving Key Veterans
This trade follows a hectic week of deals by the Bulls, including sending Coby White and Mike Conley Jr. to the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Collin Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and multiple second-round selections. The Bulls had just acquired Conley from the Timberwolves in an earlier trade the same week.
Earlier on Tuesday, the Bulls traded veteran center Nikola Vučević to the Boston Celtics, receiving guard Anfernee Simons. In the same flurry of activity, Chicago also acquired Jaden Ivey and Conley from the Detroit Pistons while sending Kevin Huerter and Dario Šarić to Detroit.
Looking Ahead: Bulls Prioritize Young Talent and Future Assets
With these roster moves, Chicago is positioning Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis as foundational players alongside emerging talents like Rob Dillingham, Jaden Ivey, and Anfernee Simons. This strategy emphasizes development and flexibility as the Bulls look to build a competitive team for the future.
Minnesota traded Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller and four second-round picks to Chicago for Dosunmu and Julian Phillips, sources said. https://t.co/bVhLA9Sb3f
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 5, 2026
So here’s the final deal, per sources:
Wolves get Ayo Dosunmu, Julian Phillips.Bulls get: Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, four seconds
— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) February 5, 2026
