Chicago Bulls Trade Grade: A
Just by being nice guys and taking on Saric’s expiring deal, the Bulls added two second-round picks. The Bulls now own 17 draft picks from 2026-2032, with eight firsts and nine seconds. They were able to participate in the trade because they were $13 million below the tax line.
Saric isn’t expected to see much time in Chicago and is a potential buyout candidate. The Bulls had to waive Jevon Carter to make room for Saric, according to Julia Poe of The Chicago Tribune. Carter, in his third year with the Bulls, averaged 5.4 points and 1.4 treys while shooting 39.8% from the field and 41% from the 3-point line in 23 minutes.
Chicago has an open two-way spot with Miller in Cleveland. The Bulls are now $8.1 million below the tax threshold. They could make other moves before the trade deadline with several players on expiring contracts.
