Sources: Bulls to trade Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield

The trade moves Rob Dillingham, a reserve guard for Chicago, to Charlotte in exchange for veteran sharpshooter Buddy Hield and cash. Dillingham has appeared in 35 games this season, averaging 3.5 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 33.3% from the field. He is listed day‑to‑day after right‑wrist surgery and is not expected to return until early October.

The Hornets are sitting 44‑38, ninth in the Eastern Conference and ninth in the league’s power rankings, with a net rating of +4.8. Adding Hield gives them an experienced scorer who can stretch the floor, complementing their current roster as they aim to improve on a 6‑4 finish over their last ten games. For the Bulls, moving Dillingham clears a roster spot and adds cash while retaining a veteran shooter who can contribute off the bench.