The Chicago Bulls had one of the longest lists of impending free agents heading into this offseason.
This meant plenty of wiggle room for Bryson Graham in his first full season at the helm of the franchise. And he put it to good use. Instead of doubling down on the former front office’s questionable roster build, the new front office leader allowed multiple players to walk. He focused on establishing a clear youth movement, which included adding some respected veterans to help show them the way.
So, where did all these former Bulls players end up? Let’s take a look at the status of every Bulls free agent from this summer. For what it’s worth, we’re not going to include former familiar faces like Coby White (re-signed with Hornets), Ayo Dosunmu (re-signed with Timberwolves), and Nikola Vucevic (signed with Magic), as they were dealt at the deadline.
Where are the Bulls’ 2026 Free Agents? 
Mar 25, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Guerschon Yabusele (28) shoots against the Philadelphia 76ers during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
Zach Collins – Bulls
Zach Collins returned to the Chicago Bulls on a two-year, $17.0 million deal to the surprise of many. He appeared in only 10 games for the organization last year, continuing a career that has been riddled with injury trouble.
Nevertheless, when Collins has been on the court, he’s been a serviceable backup big who offers physical defense and legitimate floor-spacing. The contract he signed with the Bulls could also prove very helpful down the stretch. It’s incredibly pro-Bulls with a team option slapped on Year 2. In other words, Bryson Graham could still move off Collins as soon as this next offseason or potentially use the team-friendly contract in a trade.
Anfernee Simons – 76ers
To be frank, the Chicago Bulls could have used Anfernee Simons. They acquired him from the Boston Celtics at last season’s trade deadline in exchange for Nikola Vucevic, though he only went on to appear in six games due to a wrist injury. A former go-to scorer in Portland, he has an excellent stroke from downtown that would have stood out on this young team.
Simons chose to sign a cheap two-year, $12.2 million deal with the Philadelphia 76ers. He is now expected to be their sixth man, which is a role he thrived in during his first half with Boston.
Collin Sexton – Lakers
Collin Sexton was hard not to respect. After he arrived in Chicago at last season’s trade deadline, he became a key player for the team down the stretch. Sexton played with tons of energy and reminded organizations around the league of his sparkplug scoring ability. Sexton averaged 17.5 points on 48.2 percent shooting from the field in 26 games. He also shot 41.0 percent from deep on 5.2 attempts.
The strong end to 2025-26 earned him a two-year, $19.2 million deal with the Los Angeles Lakers. The second year even has a player option, meaning he can hit the market again if all goes well backing up Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Nick Richards – UFA
The Chicago Bulls’ decision to add Nick Richards was one of the most confusing of the trade deadline. Yes, they needed some center help, but they flipped young wing Ousman Dieng to make it happen. I guess that’s why there is a new front office in town!
Regardless, Nick Richards is a respectable big who had his moments in a Bulls uniform. He is an imposing force in the paint and averaged 9.4 points and 7.6 rebounds in his 20 games in Chicago. Teams are always looking for experienced centers, especially on a cheap deal. This is why it’s somewhat surprising that Richards hasn’t yet found a new home.
Guerschon Yabusele – UFA
Guerschon Yabusele shocked the NBA world when he chose to turn down his player option for the 2026-27 season. He apparently agreed to this upon being traded to the Chicago Bulls at the trade deadline. With the relatively rough year he was having, he was unlikely to make the same $5.6+ million salary in free agency, which is why the decision felt so mind-boggling.
Fast forward to this summer, and Yabusele seemingly never got the call he wanted. Reports now have him agreeing to a deal with Panathinaikos of the Greek League and EuroLeague. For what it’s worth, Yabusele spent many years overseas before rejoining the NBA after the 2024 Olympics.
Yuki Kawamura – Clippers
Yuki Kawamura was signed to a two-way deal with the Chicago Bulls and became a true fan favorite. He appeared in 18 games for the team, becoming a relatively consistent member of the rotation down the stretch of the season.
The smallest player in the league, he certainly had some memorable moments creating in the open floor. But the guard was never destined to be a real part of their future plans. The Clippers have since gone on to sign him to a training camp deal, meaning it’s possible that Kawamura fails to secure another two-way contract.
It will be interesting to see what Kawamura decides to do if an offer doesn’t arise. One has to imagine there would be a ton of interest overseas. If he does decide to sign with a G League affiliate, look for the stats to be astronomical. He had some monster outings for the Windy City Bulls last year, averaging 18.7 points and 11.0 assists per game.
Lachlan Olbrich – Alvark Tokyo
The Chicago Bulls selected Lachlan Olbrich with the No. 55 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They proceeded to sign him to a two-way contract, where he went on to appear in 37 NBA games.
The Aussie native came in as an undersized big man who was going to need to rely on his strength and finesse. Unfortunately, this only led to him looking a big out of place throughout most of his rookie year. Bryson Graham decided not to retain Olbrich, which led to him signing with the Golden State Warriors for Summer League.
Nonetheless, despite a solid Summer League showing, Olbrich agreed to head to the Alvark Tokyo for the 2026-27 season. Does this put an official end to his NBA dream? Only time will tell.
Mac McClung – Basquet Girona
Another fan favorite, Mac McClung agreed to a two-way deal with the Bulls in early February after playing for their G League squad for the first couple of months. McClung was electric for the Windy City Bulls, posting a ridiculous 39.5 points and 7.6 assists per game. He also did so while shooting over 50.0 percent from the field and 38.0 percent from downtown.
The performance was good enough to earn him a second G League MVP, as well as make him the league’s all-time leading scorer. Alas, it wasn’t good enough to finally earn him a full-time NBA contract.
McClung is now taking his talents overseas and has agreed to play for Basquet Girona of Liga ACB.
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