For the Chicago Bulls, the most important decision they’ll make the entire summer is who they take with the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.
Which Prospects Will The Chicago Bulls Target In The 2026 NBA Draft?
True, they have two first-round picks, with one that’s just outside of the lottery at No. 15. However, Chicago should have a much better chance to select a franchise cornerstone with the No. 4 pick than they do when they’re back on the clock 11 spots later. Those looking at the last player they drafted fourth overall, Patrick Williams, probably have reservations about that statement. Though Williams is a solid 3-and-D player in a vacuum, he absolutely has not lived up to his billing, especially as a top-five draft pick. Across 348 contests, the Florida State product has averaged 9.0 points per game, which ranks 16th (tied with former second overall pick James Wiseman) in the 2020 NBA Draft class.
However, over the past 10 years, there have been two players drafted fourth overall who have become All-Stars: Scottie Barnes (Toronto Raptors) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (Utah Jazz). Among the most recent No. 4 picks are Houston Rockets playmaker Amen Thompson (2023), San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (2024) and Charlotte Hornets wing Kon Knueppel (2025), all of whom are considered integral to their teams. In comparison, over the last 10 years there have been no players drafted 15th overall that have been named an All-Star. The most notable selection in that span is Miami Heat semi-starter Kel’el Ware, who was part of the 2024 NBA Draft class.
