Bulls plan to trade up from No. 15 pick using cap space
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 4:58 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
The Chicago Bulls are exploring options to move up from the No. 15 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft, with the event less than a week away. Reports indicate that the team has significant cap space and is open to absorbing contracts in exchange for draft pick compensation as part of their rebuilding efforts. This strategy could impact their approach to free agency, as the Bulls may prioritize building draft assets rather than making immediate big signings. As the draft approaches, the Bulls are positioned to leverage their cap space for potential opportunities.
- •Bulls seeking to trade up from the No. 15 draft pick
- •Team has significant cap space this summer
- •Open to absorbing contracts for draft compensation
- •Efforts align with a broader rebuilding strategy
- •NBA Draft set for this month
- 4:58 PMYahoo Sports — Bulls looking to move up from pick 15 and use cap space to absorb contracts for draft pick compensation
"Bulls looking to move up from pick 15 and use cap space to absorb contracts for draft pick compensation
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