Could the Bulls make another trade with the Timberwolves after ‘confounding’ executives?
The Chicago Bulls have ignited a wave of uncertainty across the NBA just twenty-four hours before the Feb. 5 trade deadline. After a series of aggressive moves, the team successfully acquired Anferni Simmons, Poor Iveyand Mike Conley Jr., but these transactions left rival executives deeply confused. According to reports from Yahoo Sports, there is a distinct sense of confusion as for the current roster construction, as Chicago now finds itself with eight guards and a complete lack of a center at the rotation level.
This imbalance was further accentuated by the departure of veteran Nikola Vucevic, who was traded to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Simmons and a second-round draft pick.
While the Bulls have been extremely active, the future of their new acquisitions remains up in the air. Mike Conley Jr., an 18-year veteran, was brought in on a three-man deal including the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolvesbut he is not expected to necessarily stay in Chicago until the final hours of the deadline.
Reports suggest he could be redirected to suitors like the Phoenix Suns, who are looking for depth at the point guard position.
Meanwhile, the The Bulls are gambling on Jaden Ivey’s sidethe former fifth overall pick coming back from leg injuries.
Hopefully, Ivey will eventually develop into a foundation piece alongside young talents like Josh Giddy and Kobe White.
Interestingly, the Minnesota Timberwolves remain the primary team to watch as the trade deadline approaches tomorrow.
Despite their recent move to clear cap space to potentially pursue Giannis Antetokounmpo, Minnesota still has a pressing need for guard depth after parting ways with Conley.
League sources have identified Kobe White and Ayo Dosunmu as specific targets the Timberwolves are tracking.
The Bulls’ current glut of players in the backcourt makes them a logical trade partner, even as rival executives continue to question the logic behind Chicago’s latest string of moves.
With the clock ticking down from Feb. 5, the Bulls may have one more significant transaction left to address their lack of frontcourt rotation.
2026-02-04 14:39:00
