Bulls Looking To Make Move In 2026 Draft and Potential Targets

The Chicago Bulls are preparing for a major draft push in the 2026 NBA Draft, holding the 4th, 15th, 38th, and 56th overall picks. New executive vice president Bryson Graham, hired last month after a successful season with the Atlanta Hawks where he helped lead them to 46 wins, is set to guide Chicago’s draft strategy. Graham’s track record includes drafting standout players like Trey Murphy III (17th), Herbert Jones (35th), Dyson Daniels (8th), and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (17th) during his tenure with the New Orleans Pelicans. Graham’s first priority is hiring a new head coach, with the Bulls reportedly exploring candidates such as BYU’s Kevin Young, Portland Trail Blazers head coach Tiago Splitter, and Minnesota Timberwolves assistant Micah Nori. Other names under consideration include Wes Unseld Jr., Johnie Bryant, Jerry Stackhouse, and Lamar Skeeter. Bulls.com contributor Sam Smith suggested the team may finalize a coaching decision by mid-June, though the coach’s role in draft decisions is limited. Chicago’s roster is undergoing a full rebuild, with 10 players under contract for 2026, including efficient young forward Leonard Miller, who averaged 11.7 points and 5.8 rebounds per game after joining the Bulls midseason. The team’s salary cap hit for next year stands at $93.6 million, with two players, Mouhamadou Guye and Miller, holding club options. Graham’s draft expertise and coaching search aim to reshape the Bulls into a competitive franchise by leveraging their high draft capital.