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Before the 2026 NBA Draft tips off the second round on Wednesday, June 24, the Chicago Bulls and the Los Angeles Lakers struck a trade.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Lakers sent cash to the Bulls in order to acquire the No. 56 pick. Before the deal, the Bulls held two second-round selections.

The Bulls traded off the second pick they held on the night.

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Barring any changes, the Bulls are still expected to get a selection. They own the New Orleans Pelicans’ No. 38 pick. They’ll get an opportunity to bring in a third rookie prospect through the draft after a busy night one.

The Bulls’ first selection on Tuesday, June 23, was the University of North Carolina star, Caleb Wilson.

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The selection was far from a surprise, considering Wilson was the favorite from the jump. After the Bulls had a chance to make it official with the UNC star, Chicago went back on the clock just outside of the lottery.

With the 15th overall pick, the Bulls picked up the 20-year-old wing out of Texas, Dailyn Swain.

Both players could get an opportunity to play a key role for the Bulls in 2026-2027, as the rebuild continues.