After a relatively quiet offseason, the Chicago Bulls enter the 2025-26 season aiming to improve upon their 39-43 record from last year and make a run toward the playoffs.
The Bulls agreed to trade Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro on June 28. The team also re-signed Tre Jones to a three-year contract and drafted Noa Essengue (12th pick) and Lachlan Olbrich (55th pick).
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Chicago currently has 14 players signed to guaranteed contracts for the upcoming season, excluding free agent Josh Giddey. The front office is still in the process of negotiating with Giddey, with a four-year, $88 million contract reportedly on the table.
With the team opening training camp on Sept. 30, Rookie Wire examined the Bulls’ depth chart and offered an early projection of the starters and backups entering the season.
PG
Mar 8, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) dribbles the basketball against the Miami Heat during the first quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
SG
Apr 6, 2025; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Coby White (0) drives to the basket against the Charlotte Hornets during the second half at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
SF
Apr 11, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Isaac Okoro (35) brings the ball up court against New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images
Kevin Huerter: $17,991,071
Julian Phillips: $2,221,677
PF
Jan 27, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) reacts after a dunk against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Matas Buzelis: $5,455,560
Patrick Williams: $18,000,000
C
Nov 7, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic (9) shoots against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images
Nikola Vučević: $21,481,181
Zach Collins: $18,080,496
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Bulls salary information via Spotrac
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Bulls depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season