{"id":754088,"date":"2026-06-06T14:57:16","date_gmt":"2026-06-06T14:57:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/754088\/"},"modified":"2026-06-06T14:57:16","modified_gmt":"2026-06-06T14:57:16","slug":"chicago-bulls-ja-morant-trade-rumors-gaining-even-more-steam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/754088\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicago Bulls’ Ja Morant trade rumors gaining even more steam"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Chicago Bulls<\/a> are entering a very compelling offseason in which they will probably be one of the more active teams in the NBA. They are loaded with cap space, own two first-round draft picks and have a new top executive in Bryson Graham who is itching to overhaul the roster.<\/p>\n

But will the Bulls actually swing any big moves this summer?<\/p>\n

One rumor that has been discussed is Chicago trading up from the No. 4 overall pick in the draft. Some have gone as far to say that the Bulls could target the No. 1 selection, held by the Washington Wizards. Others feel that they may try to move up one spot.<\/p>\n

Morris Bankston of Pippen Ain\u2019t Easy<\/a> falls into the latter category, urging Chicago to move up one spot to No. 3 where the Memphis Grizzlies are currently slated to pick.<\/p>\n

What\u2019s more, Bankston thinks the Bulls should try and land Ja Morant in the deal.<\/p>\n

Chicago Bulls\u2019 Ja Morant rumors remain constant
\n\"JaMar 21, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant watches from the bench during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Brian Westerholt-Imagn Images<\/p>\n

This is far from the first time we have heard Morant connected to Chicago over the last several weeks, and it probably won\u2019t be the last, either.<\/p>\n

Bankston\u2019s idea features the Bulls sending Josh Giddey and the No. 4 overall selection to the Grizzlies in exchange for Morant, the third pick and future first-round draft compensation. That way, Memphis would be able to get out from under the final two years of Morant\u2019s contract.<\/p>\n

Not only that, but the Grizzlies would also be able to land a solid point guard in Giddey on a somewhat team-friendly deal. Bankston added that Chicago should then seek to trade Morant in the final year of his deal to recoup a second-round pick in return.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s actually a very clever trade suggestion, and it\u2019s one that both sides might consider (although the price might be a bit steep for Memphis).<\/p>\n

The question is, what would the Bulls do with the No. 3 overall pick? Would they stay the course and select Caleb Wilson? Or would they nab the defensively-challenged Cameron Boozer, who probably wouldn\u2019t fit the team as well as Wilson?<\/p>\n

I guess Chicago would cross that bridge when it gets there.<\/p>\n

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