Bulls 2026 NBA trade deadline recap

The Bulls capped off a crazy trade deadline week with more trades to get to seven total as part of a massive roster overhaul. While Arturas Karnisovas delivered a lot of activity, was it worthwhile? Where is this whole thing going and what did AK say about it? A few of the new Bulls also played in their first game after the deadline, a 16-point loss to the Raptors.

Episode 450 of the Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod podcast, hosted by Ricky O'Donnell, Jason Patt, titled "Bulls 2026 NBA trade deadline recap" was published on February 6, 2026 and runs 60 minutes.

February 6, 2026 ·60m · Cash Considerations: A Chicago Bulls Pod

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The Bulls made seven trades ahead of the 2026 NBA trade deadline, a shocking amount of activity as Arturas Karnisovas totally overhauled the roster. Ricky and Jason recap the entire deadline and discuss the first game afterward, a 16-point loss to the Raptors that saw newcomers Anfernee Simons, Jaden Ivey and Guerschon Yabusele play pretty well.

The guys then go back and discuss the trades made on Wednesday night and Thursday, starting with the Dalen Terry-for-Yabusele trade and highlighted by Ayo Dosunmu going to the Timberwolves. The Bulls also got Nick Richards in a three-team deal.

Did Chicago get good value on these trades? And how about the trade deadline overall? While the Bulls were active and did some good things by acquiring some young players and a boatload of second-round draft capital, it still felt a bit messy and incomplete. The Dosunmu and Coby White trades also felt underwhelming, with the issue there stemming from waiting too long to take action.

But Arturas Karnisovas doesn't regret his delayed actions, and he spoke about his plan in a press conference after the deadline. It was mostly a waste of time, and Ricky once again not only points at AK but ownership for the Bulls' current predicament.

There are some interesting things to watch for the rest of the season, though, and we'll be watching the standings and whether Chicago will secure a spot in the lottery.

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