The Chicago Bulls finally made a move at the NBA trade deadline — but is this just the start?

In a three-team deal involving the Cleveland Cavaliers and Sacramento Kings, the Bulls acquire Dario Saric, a 2027 second-round pick (via Denver), and a 2029 second-round pick (least favorable of DET/MIL/NYK). Chicago waives Jevon Carter and sends out Emanu el Miller to complete the trade.

For the first time in a while, Artūras Karnisovas used cap flexibility to add draft capital as a third team — something Bulls fans haven’t seen much of.

Now the real question:

Is this the only move… or is this setting up something bigger?

With:

• $89M in expiring contracts
• A $17.5M trade exception
• An additional $2M exception
• Multiple movable second-round picks
• Potentially two first-rounders this summer

Chicago suddenly has flexibility.

We break down:

• Why this trade matters long-term
• Whether Coby White is still the most likely Bull to be moved
• Ayo Dosunmu’s growing case to stay
• Trade targets like Yves Missi, Jeremy Sochan, and Day’Ron Sharpe
• Whether AK sells, buys… or splits the difference

The trade deadline countdown is ON.

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The Chicago Bulls are heading into a massive Heat vs Bulls matchup in Chicago… but the injury report is getting CRAZY. 😳 The Bulls could be without Josh Giddey, Nikola Vucevic, Coby White, and Jalen Smith—and if that happens, this game might turn into a “strategic punt” with the second night of the back-to-back in mind.

Meanwhile, Miami isn’t fully healthy either (no Tyler Herro, Norman Powell out, Davion Mitchell doubtful, and Terry Rozier still away), so this could be one of the weirdest games of the season.

And with the NBA Trade Deadline (Feb. 5) right around the corner, the real pressure is on Artūras Karnišovas to finally pick a direction. Are the Bulls buyers? Sellers? Or are we headed straight into the nightmare scenario—a half-measure move that keeps Chicago stuck in Play-In purgatory? 😤

We also talk voicemails, including:

✅ The “don’t yank Matas” convo

✅ Why Suggs isn’t realistic

✅ What “emulate the Pacers” REALLY means

✅ If Missi can be had cheap… aim higher if you move Coby

✅ And the big one: DON’T TRADE AYO 🐶💪

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The Chicago Bulls fall 116-113 to the Miami Heat in another heartbreaking loss… and this one hurts.

Coby White had a clean look at a deep game-tying three — and it rimmed out. After the game, White admitted the miss “hurt his heart.” 💔 Meanwhile, Billy Donovan defended his growth and confidence in clutch moments.

But while Coby struggled late, Ayo Dosunmu delivered.

23 points. 7 rebounds. 5 assists. Energy. Leadership. Chicago pride. 🇺🇸🐂

With trade rumors heating up ahead of the Feb. 5 deadline, Ayo may have just made his boldest statement yet about why he belongs in Chicago long-term.

We also break down:

• Jalen Smith’s concerning calf injury 👀
• The latest trade rumors surrounding Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Tre Jones & Nikola Vucevic
• Whether the Bulls should prioritize keeping Ayo over Coby
• The latest on potential Yves Missi interest
• What direction this franchise is REALLY heading

This trade deadline could define the future of the Chicago Bulls.

Let’s talk about it.

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