Bulls: Acquired G Buddy Hield from Charlotte in exchange for G Rob Dillingham.

The Chicago Bulls enter the final stretch of the season with a 31–51 record, sitting 12th in the Eastern Conference and ranked 22nd in overall power. The team has lost its last two games and gone 2–8 in its most recent ten, posting a net rating of –5.1, indicating challenges on both ends of the floor.

In a move that adds veteran shooting depth, Chicago received guard Buddy Hield from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Rob Dillingham. Hield, who appeared in 44 games this season, averaged 8.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 43.3% from the field. The trade gives the Bulls a proven perimeter scorer as they look to improve offensive efficiency, while the Hornets acquire Dillingham to bolster their backcourt options.