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Chicago Bulls

Eastern Conference · Central Division · United Center · Chicago

2025-26 record
31–51 12th in the East
Head coach
Tiago Splitter (reference checked 2026-10-08)
Roster PPG leader
Norman Powell 21.7 PPG2025-26 average · 20+ games; may include previous teams.
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The Chicago Bulls play home games at United Center and compete in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. In 2025-26 they went 31-51, 12th in the East, scoring 116.3 and allowing 121.5 points per game (net rating -5.0). They did not reach the playoffs. Tiago Splitter is listed for the Chicago Bulls in the dated reference checked on 2026-10-08 (source revision dated 2026-06-23), with a current-term start date of 2026-06-16. This is a dated source listing, not independent confirmation of the current appointment. Josh Giddey led the team in scoring at 17.0 points per game.

Chicago Bulls retired numbers and honorees

Chicago Bulls news wire

Full wire
  1. Injury
    Bulls vs. Grizzlies (Preseason): Wilson vs. Boozer, Another Big Man Injury? Lineups
    CHIMEM
  2. News
    The Bulls Are FINALLY On the Path to Being Above .500
    CHI
  3. Injury
    Memphis Grizzlies-Chicago Bulls: Injuries, Odds, How to Watch, Storylines & Lineups
    CHIMEM
  4. News
    Bulls Preseason Notes: Caleb Wilson Trolled Dillon Brooks? Not Physical Enough, More
    CHIDillon BrooksCaleb Wilson
  5. Draft
    Bulls Create New Tradition to Honor Stacey King at the End of Every Win
    CHI
  6. Draft
    Bulls Notes: Wilson, Swain, Awaka, Williams, Claxton, Collins
    CHI

2025-26 team statistics

116.3Points
121.5Allowed
45.0Rebounds
28.5Assists
112.7Off. rating
117.8Def. rating
-5.0Net rating
103.2Pace

82 games · FG 46.9% (opponents 47.8%) · 3P 35.6% · FT 77.6% · TS 58.0%

Statistics. Regular season: Source observations for dated values: UTC.

2025-26 season in results

31-51Record
18-23Home
13-28Road
2-8Last 10
1-1Overtime
L2Streak to finish

Season marks

5Longest winning streakOct 22 – Oct 31
11Longest losing streakFeb 1 – Feb 26
+31Biggest winApr 7 @ WAS 129–98
-43Biggest lossFeb 1 @ MIA 91–134
152Most pointsDec 21 @ ATL 152–150
By month
OctNovDecJanFebMarApr
5-04-107-78-80-115-102-5
Season series
OpponentW-LGames
Atlanta Hawks3-0W 128–123 · W 152–150 · W 126–123
Boston Celtics1-2L 101–115 · W 114–111 · L 105–124
Brooklyn Nets1-3L 103–113 · L 109–112 · W 124–102 · L 115–123
Charlotte Hornets1-3L 116–123 · W 129–126 · L 99–112 · L 99–131
Cleveland Cavaliers2-2L 122–128 · W 127–111 · W 136–125 · L 110–115
Dallas Mavericks1-1W 125–107 · L 128–149
Denver Nuggets1-1W 130–127 · L 120–136
Detroit Pistons1-3W 115–111 · L 113–124 · L 93–108 · L 110–126
Golden State Warriors1-1L 91–123 · W 130–124
Houston Rockets1-1L 113–119 · W 132–124
Indiana Pacers0-4L 101–103 · L 105–120 · L 110–113 · L 126–145
LA Clippers1-1W 138–110 · L 108–119
Los Angeles Lakers0-2L 118–129 · L 130–142
Memphis Grizzlies1-1W 132–107 · L 124–125
Miami Heat1-3L 107–143 · L 113–116 · W 125–118 · L 91–134
Milwaukee Bucks1-3L 110–126 · L 103–112 · L 115–131 · W 120–97
Minnesota Timberwolves1-1L 101–136 · W 120–115
New Orleans Pelicans1-2L 130–143 · L 104–114 · W 134–118
New York Knicks1-3W 135–125 · L 116–128 · L 99–105 · L 96–136
Oklahoma City Thunder0-2L 108–116 · L 113–131
Orlando Magic2-2W 110–98 · L 120–125 · W 121–114 · L 103–127
Philadelphia 76ers2-1W 113–111 · W 109–102 · L 137–157
Phoenix Suns1-1W 105–103 · L 110–120
Portland Trail Blazers1-1W 122–121 · L 112–121
Sacramento Kings1-1W 126–113 · L 110–126
San Antonio Spurs0-2L 117–121 · L 114–129
Toronto Raptors0-3L 107–123 · L 101–110 · L 109–139
Utah Jazz1-1L 147–150 · W 128–126
Washington Wizards3-0W 121–120 · W 129–98 · W 119–108

Regular-season results

2025-26 results 26–50 of 82, newest first
DateOppResultRecordTop scorer
Feb 21vs DETL 110–12624-33Josh Giddey 27
Feb 19vs TORL 101–11024-32Anfernee Simons 20
Feb 11@ BOSL 105–12424-31Rob Dillingham 16
Feb 9@ BKNL 115–12324-30Anfernee Simons 23
Feb 7vs DENL 120–13624-29Matas Buzelis 21
Feb 5@ TORL 107–12324-28Anfernee Simons 22
Feb 3@ MILL 115–13124-27Matas Buzelis 22
Feb 1@ MIAL 91–13424-26Coby White 16
Jan 31@ MIAW 125–11824-25Ayo Dosunmu 29
Jan 29vs MIAL 113–11623-25Ayo Dosunmu 23
Jan 28@ INDL 110–11323-24Nikola Vučević 25
Jan 26vs LALL 118–12923-23Coby White 23
Jan 24vs BOSW 114–11123-22Coby White 22
Jan 22@ MINW 120–11522-22Coby White 22
Jan 20vs LACW 138–11021-22Coby White 27
Jan 18vs BKNW 124–10220-22Coby White 24
Jan 16@ BKNL 109–11219-22Nikola Vučević 19
Jan 14vs UTAW 128–12619-21Nikola Vučević 35
Jan 13@ HOUL 113–11918-21Tre Jones 34
Jan 10vs DALW 125–10718-20Coby White 22
Jan 7@ DETL 93–10817-20Ayo Dosunmu 24
Jan 5@ BOSL 101–11517-19Matas Buzelis 26
Jan 3vs CHAL 99–11217-18Nikola Vučević 28
Jan 2vs ORLW 121–11417-17Matas Buzelis 21
Dec 31vs NOPW 134–11816-17Isaac Okoro 24

Results from whynba Game Centers (game archive and reviewed sources); records match the stored 2025-26 standings. Top scorers appear as box scores are added.

From Chicago Bulls

Articles listed on the club’s official website. Links open the original publisher; dates below are publication dates.

Official club listing · Collected Oct 9, 2026 23:19 UTC. This is a selection of club coverage, not a complete transaction record.

2025-26 league ranks

Rank among all 30 teams (1st = best; for points allowed, defensive rating and turnovers, lower is better).

CategoryValueRank
Points116.312th
Points allowed121.528th
Net rating-5.022nd
Offensive rating112.724th
Defensive rating117.822nd
Pace103.23rd
True shooting %58.016th
3-pointers made14.39th
3P%35.619th
Rebounds45.09th
Assists28.57th
Turnovers14.624th

Computed by whynba from team statistics.

Current roster shot profile

Collected 2025-26 regular-season shot locations for 14 of 20 current roster players, including shots taken for other teams.

17/50 (34%)6/22 (27%)4/13 (31%)21/45 (47%)12/33 (36%)0/5 (0%)2/8 (25%)17/52 (33%)26/58 (45%)14/40 (35%)9/24 (38%)0/12 (0%)6/13 (46%)8/27 (30%)0/2 (0%)11/22 (50%)6/18 (33%)5/11 (45%)15/32 (47%)7/19 (37%)2/4 (50%)9/41 (22%)0/1 (0%)26/67 (39%)9/20 (45%)0/2 (0%)7/16 (44%)13/39 (33%)33/87 (38%)16/38 (42%)0/1 (0%)16/45 (36%)18/59 (31%)7/16 (44%)24/62 (39%)1/3 (33%)11/27 (41%)1/6 (17%)13/28 (46%)5/13 (38%)15/50 (30%)1/5 (20%)2/4 (50%)3/9 (33%)12/45 (27%)7/12 (58%)1/2 (50%)2/7 (29%)7/16 (44%)6/15 (40%)0/5 (0%)0/5 (0%)4/13 (31%)8/24 (33%)12/27 (44%)6/12 (50%)3/14 (21%)28/79 (35%)5/14 (36%)6/24 (25%)23/39 (59%)14/44 (32%)9/22 (41%)4/9 (44%)5/9 (56%)2/4 (50%)151/245 (62%)110/207 (53%)10/35 (29%)5/11 (45%)14/24 (58%)7/17 (41%)4/6 (67%)21/52 (40%)3/6 (50%)3/10 (30%)9/23 (39%)1/2 (50%)614/810 (76%)258/428 (60%)45/97 (46%)10/20 (50%)2/21 (10%)14/38 (37%)24/63 (38%)9/14 (64%)3/9 (33%)20/48 (42%)10/18 (56%)15/27 (56%)171/262 (65%)107/201 (53%)33/65 (51%)21/42 (50%)10/15 (67%)13/37 (35%)5/16 (31%)1/3 (33%)18/39 (46%)20/41 (49%)39/85 (46%)11/37 (30%)6/27 (22%)7/22 (32%)5/11 (45%)7/30 (23%)8/21 (38%)1/2 (50%)6/28 (21%)13/33 (39%)5/12 (42%)3/6 (50%)6/17 (35%)1/3 (33%)3/6 (50%)15/48 (31%)1/2 (50%)4/18 (22%)9/18 (50%)1/3 (33%)1/3 (33%)4/6 (67%)23/56 (41%)4/15 (27%)3/11 (27%)2/3 (67%)23/63 (37%)0/1 (0%)14/34 (41%)2/6 (33%)17/56 (30%)7/27 (26%)4/14 (29%)0/1 (0%)16/59 (27%)3/9 (33%)7/29 (24%)1/1 (100%)19/55 (35%)9/30 (30%)3/11 (27%)6/15 (40%)6/27 (22%)2/10 (20%)6/14 (43%)2/2 (100%)7/15 (47%)6/24 (25%)6/17 (35%)12/28 (43%)9/16 (56%)16/35 (46%)4/12 (33%)2/12 (17%)0/1 (0%)17/57 (30%)12/44 (27%)12/25 (48%)7/19 (37%)5/14 (36%)17/34 (50%)4/9 (44%)2/5 (40%)1/4 (25%)3/8 (38%)3/4 (75%)3/7 (43%)1/3 (33%)3/12 (25%)1/3 (33%)1/2 (50%)5/7 (71%)5/8 (63%)5/8 (63%)5/8 (63%)3/7 (43%)1/3 (33%)1/4 (25%)2/4 (50%)6/14 (43%)8/16 (50%)4/5 (80%)6/7 (86%)6/10 (60%)5/12 (42%)1/4 (25%)1/3 (33%)0/3 (0%)1/2 (50%)0/2 (0%)3/5 (60%)0/2 (0%)2/6 (33%)1/1 (100%)1/2 (50%)1/4 (25%)1/3 (33%)2/3 (67%)4/12 (33%)1/1 (100%)3/3 (100%)1/1 (100%)3/8 (38%)2/6 (33%)1/4 (25%)1/2 (50%)0/2 (0%)3/4 (75%)0/1 (0%)1/4 (25%)0/2 (0%)1/4 (25%)2/3 (67%)3/5 (60%)0/2 (0%)0/6 (0%)1/2 (50%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)2/4 (50%)2/5 (40%)0/3 (0%)0/3 (0%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)1/1 (100%)3/5 (60%)2/3 (67%)0/3 (0%)1/2 (50%)1/2 (50%)0/3 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)2/5 (40%)1/3 (33%)0/1 (0%)2/4 (50%)1/3 (33%)0/3 (0%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/2 (50%)1/5 (20%)0/2 (0%)3/7 (43%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)2/5 (40%)0/1 (0%)0/3 (0%)3/6 (50%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)2/3 (67%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)0/2 (0%)3/4 (75%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/4 (25%)1/1 (100%)0/2 (0%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)2/4 (50%)1/2 (50%)1/1 (100%)1/1 (100%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)0/3 (0%)5/8 (63%)0/2 (0%)0/3 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)2/3 (67%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)3/6 (50%)0/2 (0%)0/3 (0%)3/5 (60%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)2/4 (50%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/2 (50%)1/2 (50%)1/3 (33%)0/1 (0%)1/4 (25%)1/5 (20%)0/3 (0%)1/3 (33%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)2/2 (100%)2/3 (67%)0/2 (0%)2/3 (67%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)3/4 (75%)1/2 (50%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)0/2 (0%)2/2 (100%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/1 (100%)1/3 (33%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)2/3 (67%)0/1 (0%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/1 (100%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)1/3 (33%)0/1 (0%)1/1 (100%)
6,442 attempts. Bigger circles = more attempts.
Where the roster shoots
ZoneShareLeague shareFG%
Restricted area36.2%28.8%64.7
In the paint (non-RA)16.6%20.3%41.5
Mid-range6.0%9.8%38.0
Corner 310.7%10.8%36.5
Above the break 330.5%30.3%34.5

above typical accuracy typical below. Shot locations.

Quick answers

Who is injured on the Chicago Bulls?
5 Chicago Bulls players are listed by CBS Sports (snapshot October 9, 2026): Tre Jones (Questionable, Hip), Jalen Smith (Questionable, Foot), Jaylin Sellers (Questionable, Back), Zach Collins (Questionable, Toe) and Nicolas Claxton (Questionable, Hamstring).
How many championships have the Chicago Bulls won?
The Chicago Bulls have won 6 NBA championships, most recently in 1998. Title years: 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997 and 1998.
What was the record of the Chicago Bulls last season?
The Chicago Bulls finished the 2025-26 regular season 31-51, 12th in the Eastern Conference.
When is the next Chicago Bulls game?
The Chicago Bulls next play the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Friday, October 9, 2026 at 8:00 pm Eastern Time (preseason).
Which team have the Chicago Bulls played the most?
The Detroit Pistons: 324 meetings, with the Chicago Bulls 164-160. Their best all-time record is against the Charlotte Hornets (83-48).
Which Chicago Bulls players have contracts ending in 2027?
4 players on the current roster: Isaac Okoro ($11.00M), Jalen Smith ($9.00M), Jordan Hawkins ($4.74M), Leonard Miller ($2.08M).
Who is the tallest player on the Chicago Bulls?
Nic Claxton is the tallest player on the current roster at 6 feet 11 inches (211 cm).
How many back-to-backs do the Chicago Bulls have in 2026-27?
The Chicago Bulls play 15 back-to-backs (4 with both games on the road); their longest road trip is 4 games.
How hard is the Chicago Bulls 2026-27 schedule?
The 11th-hardest of 30: their opponents won 0.504 of their games last season, and 53 of 80 scheduled games are against teams that finished .500 or better.
How old is the Chicago Bulls roster?
The collected roster averages 24.8 years across 20 of 20 collected players with known ages, as of today (US Eastern). It ranks No. 3 among 30 eligible collected teams by unrounded average age (youngest first). Youngest with known ages: Noa Essengue (19); oldest with known ages: Buddy Hield (33). Missing ages are excluded; coverage may omit uncollected players.
Where do the Chicago Bulls play their home games?
The Chicago Bulls play home games at United Center, where 43 of their 2026-27 home games are scheduled.
When is the Chicago Bulls 2026-27 season opener?
The Chicago Bulls open the regular season at the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 7:30 pm Eastern Time.
When are the Chicago Bulls NBA Cup games?
The Chicago Bulls play 4 Emirates NBA Cup group-stage games: at the Boston Celtics on Oct 30; vs. the Atlanta Hawks on Nov 13; vs. the Washington Wizards on Nov 20; at the Charlotte Hornets on Nov 25. The knockout rounds follow in December.
Who is in the Chicago Bulls NBA Cup group?
The Chicago Bulls share a group with the Atlanta Hawks, the Boston Celtics, the Charlotte Hornets and the Washington Wizards.
Do the Chicago Bulls play on Christmas Day?
No. The Chicago Bulls are not among the 10 teams playing in the 5 Christmas Day games in 2026.
Who is the best scorer on the Chicago Bulls?
On the current roster, Norman Powell has the highest points-per-game average among players with 20+ games: 21.7 PPG in 2025-26, followed by Josh Giddey (17.0 PPG, 2025-26) and Matas Buzelis (16.3 PPG, 2025-26). Averages may include previous teams.
Who did the Chicago Bulls draft in 2026?
In the 2026 NBA Draft the Chicago Bulls selected Caleb Wilson (No. 4), Dailyn Swain (No. 15), Braden Smith (No. 38, now with the Indiana Pacers), Vsevolod Ishchenko (No. 56).
Which head coach is listed for the Chicago Bulls in the dated reference?
Tiago Splitter is listed for the Chicago Bulls in the dated reference checked on 2026-10-08 (source revision dated 2026-06-23), with a current-term start date of 2026-06-16. This is a dated source listing, not independent confirmation of the current appointment.
Which coaches appear in the collected 2025-26 game samples for the Chicago Bulls?
Billy Donovan appear in the saved game samples. These observations do not establish who coached every game or verify a current appointment.
How good were the Chicago Bulls on offense and defense?
In 2025-26 the Chicago Bulls ranked 24th in offensive rating (112.7) and 22nd in defensive rating (117.8) among the 30 NBA teams, for a net rating of -5.0.

Head coach references

Tiago SplitterSource-listed term start: 2026-06-16 · checked 2026-10-08
Billy Donovan age 61 · USA2025-26 · sampled game coach
Billy Donovan age 61 · USA2024-25 · sampled game coach

Game samples do not establish who coached every game or verify a current appointment. Team season records are not attributed to an individual coach from these samples.

Coach reference checked 2026-10-08; source revision dated 2026-06-23. Source-listed records through 2025-26; career records cover the NBA and exclude the ABA. Dates and records are reported by the source, not calculated from our game samples. Reference revision. This snapshot does not independently verify current appointments.

Depth chart

DepthPGSGSFPFC
StarterJosh GiddeyNorman PowellMatas BuzelisCaleb WilsonNic Claxton
#2Tre JonesIsaac OkoroDailyn SwainPatrick WilliamsJalen Smith
#3—Tre JonesIsaac OkoroDailyn SwainZach Collins
#4—Buddy HieldNorman PowellMatas BuzelisTobe Awaka
#5—Jaylin SellersCaleb WilsonLeonard MillerLeonard Miller

Depth chart · updated Oct 9, 2026. A player can appear at more than one position.

Roster dates · 19 players
PlayerRoster datePrevious basketball team
Patrick WilliamsDec 3, 2020—
Josh GiddeyJun 20, 2024Oklahoma City Thunder
Matas BuzelisJun 27, 2024—
Jalen SmithJul 1, 2024—
Isaac OkoroJun 28, 2025Cleveland Cavaliers
Tre JonesJun 30, 2025—
Noa EssengueJul 4, 2025—
Leonard MillerFeb 5, 2026Minnesota Timberwolves
Nic ClaxtonJun 23, 2026Brooklyn Nets
Tobe AwakaJun 24, 2026—
Jaylin SellersJun 25, 2026—
Norman PowellJul 1, 2026—
Zach CollinsJul 1, 2026—
Brandon BostonSep 25, 2026—
Drew PetersonSep 25, 2026—
Orlando RobinsonSep 25, 2026—
Buddy HieldSep 26, 2026Charlotte Hornets
Jalen BridgesOct 1, 2026—
Jordan HawkinsOct 5, 2026—

Roster dates and previous basketball teams reported . These dates do not establish when a contract was signed; "—" means a previous basketball team is unavailable.

Payroll and roster moves

Contracts · total $140.83M (13 listed salaries)
PlayerSalaryThrough
Nic Claxton$24.25MJun 2028
Norman Powell$18.00MJun 2028
Patrick Williams$18.00MJun 2029
Zach Collins$17.41MJun 2028
Isaac Okoro$11.00MJun 2027
Buddy Hield$9.22MJun 2028
Jalen Smith$9.00MJun 2027
Tre Jones$8.00MJun 2028
Josh Giddey$6.80MJun 2029
Noa Essengue$6.33MJun 2029
Matas Buzelis$5.99MJun 2028
Jordan Hawkins$4.74MJun 2027
Leonard Miller$2.08MJun 2027

Sum of listed figures: the provider's single salary figure per player (its season is not stated; it can be a contract's average annual value). Not an official cap sheet: cap holds, dead money and unlisted contracts are not included.

Roster moves (last 12 months)
DatePlayerMoveFromTo
Oct 5, 2026Isaiah StevensLeft rosterChicago Bulls—
Oct 4, 2026Jordan HawkinsSigned—Chicago Bulls
Oct 1, 2026Isaiah StevensSignedChicago BullsChicago Bulls
Oct 1, 2026Isaiah StevensSignedChicago BullsChicago Bulls
Oct 1, 2026Peter SuderLeft rosterChicago Bulls—
Sep 30, 2026Jalen BridgesSignedChicago BullsChicago Bulls
Sep 30, 2026Jalen BridgesSignedChicago BullsChicago Bulls
Sep 30, 2026Marquel SuttonLeft rosterChicago Bulls—
Sep 25, 2026Buddy HieldTradeCharlotte HornetsChicago Bulls
Sep 25, 2026Rob DillinghamTradeChicago BullsCharlotte Hornets
Sep 24, 2026Orlando RobinsonSignedChicago BullsChicago Bulls
Sep 24, 2026Brandon BostonSigned—Chicago Bulls
Sep 24, 2026Drew PetersonSigned—Chicago Bulls
Sep 24, 2026Orlando RobinsonSignedChicago BullsChicago Bulls
Sep 21, 2026Peter SuderSigned—Chicago Bulls
Sep 10, 2026Kennedy ChandlerSignedChicago BullsValley Suns
Jul 9, 2026Mouhamadou GueyeTradeChicago BullsCharlotte Hornets
Jul 7, 2026Guerschon YabuseleRoster moveChicago BullsPanathinaikos BC
Jun 30, 2026Norman PowellSigned—Chicago Bulls
Jun 30, 2026Zach CollinsSigned—Chicago Bulls
Jun 30, 2026Anfernee SimonsRoster moveChicago BullsPhiladelphia 76ers
Jun 29, 2026Kam JonesLeft rosterChicago Bulls—
Jun 28, 2026Yuki KawamuraRoster moveChicago Bulls—
Jun 28, 2026Lachlan OlbrichRoster moveChicago Bulls—
Jun 24, 2026Jaylin SellersSigned—Chicago Bulls
Jun 23, 2026Tobe AwakaSigned—Chicago Bulls
Jun 23, 2026Kam JonesTradeIndiana PacersChicago Bulls
Jun 22, 2026Nic ClaxtonTradeBrooklyn NetsChicago Bulls
Jun 21, 2026Mouhamadou GueyeTradeChicago BullsMinnesota Timberwolves
Apr 8, 2026Mouhamadou GueyeSignedChicago BullsChicago Bulls
Apr 8, 2026Mouhamadou GueyeSignedChicago BullsChicago Bulls
Mar 29, 2026Jaden IveyLeft rosterChicago Bulls—
Feb 4, 2026Rob DillinghamTradeMinnesota TimberwolvesChicago Bulls
Feb 4, 2026Nick RichardsTradeMilwaukee BucksChicago Bulls
Feb 4, 2026Leonard MillerTradeMinnesota TimberwolvesChicago Bulls
Feb 4, 2026Mac McClungSignedChicago BullsChicago Bulls
Feb 4, 2026Ousmane DiengTradeChicago BullsMilwaukee Bucks
Feb 4, 2026Julian PhillipsTradeChicago BullsMinnesota Timberwolves
Feb 4, 2026Ayo DosunmuTradeChicago BullsMinnesota Timberwolves
Feb 4, 2026Mac McClungSignedChicago BullsChicago Bulls

Move labels describe the provider's record neutrally: Trade (team to team), Signed (joined without a listed previous club), Left roster (departed without a listed new club). They are not contract terms.

Updated Oct 9, 2026.

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The story of the Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago. The Bulls compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference. The team was founded on January 16, 1966, and played its first game during the 1966–67 NBA season. The Bulls share their home arena with the National Hockey League's Chicago Blackhawks, playing in the newer United Center which replaced the former Chicago Stadium.

The Bulls saw their greatest success during the 1990s when they played a major part in popularizing the NBA worldwide. They are known for having one of the NBA's greatest dynasties, winning six NBA championships between 1991 and 1998 with two separate three-peats. All six of their championship teams were led by Hall of Famers Michael Jordan, Scottie Pippen and coach Phil Jackson. The Bulls are the only NBA team to win multiple championships while never losing an NBA Finals series in their history. The Bulls won 72 games during the 1995–96 season, setting an NBA record that stood until the Golden State Warriors won 73 games during the 2015–16 season. The Bulls were the first team in NBA history to win 70 games or more in a single season, and the only NBA franchise to do so until the 2015–16 Warriors.

Since 1998, the Bulls have failed to regain their former success. The franchise struggled throughout the 2000s but showed promise in the early 2010s led by Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, culminating in back-to-back seasons above.732 in 2010–11 and 2011–12. An ACL tear suffered by Rose and subsequent trades of key players triggered a rebuild, culminating in different lineups throughout the late 2010s and early 2020s. Jordan and Rose won the NBA Most Valuable Player Award while playing for the Bulls, for a total of six MVP awards. The Bulls share rivalries with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Detroit Pistons, and the New York Knicks.

Founded
1966
History
Chicago Bulls 1966–present
Arena
United Center
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Team colors
Red, black, white
Head coach
Tiago Splitter
Ownership
Jerry Reinsdorf
G League affiliate
Windy City Bulls
Championships
6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
Conference titles
6 (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998)
Division titles
9 (1975, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998, 2011, 2012)
Retired numbers
5 (1, 4, 10, 23, 33)

All-time franchise leaders

Regular-season career totals with the franchise.

Points

  1. Michael Jordan29,277
  2. Scottie Pippen15,123
  3. Bob Love12,623
  4. Luol Deng10,286
  5. Jerry Sloan10,233
  6. Zach LaVine10,056
  7. Chet Walker9,788
  8. Artis Gilmore9,288
  9. Kirk Hinrich8,536
  10. Reggie Theus8,279

Minutes played

  1. Michael Jordan35,887
  2. Scottie Pippen30,269
  3. Jerry Sloan24,798
  4. Kirk Hinrich23,545
  5. Luol Deng22,882
  6. Bob Love22,073
  7. Norm Van Lier19,122
  8. Horace Grant18,204
  9. Joakim Noah16,848
  10. Artis Gilmore16,777

Rebounds

  1. Michael Jordan5,836
  2. Tom Boerwinkle5,745
  3. Scottie Pippen5,726
  4. Joakim Noah5,387
  5. Jerry Sloan5,385
  6. Artis Gilmore5,342
  7. Horace Grant4,721
  8. Dave Greenwood4,222
  9. Luol Deng4,078
  10. Bob Love3,998

Assists

  1. Michael Jordan5,012
  2. Scottie Pippen4,494
  3. Kirk Hinrich3,811
  4. Norm Van Lier3,676
  5. Derrick Rose2,516
  6. Reggie Theus2,472
  7. John Paxson2,394
  8. Bob Weiss2,008
  9. Tom Boerwinkle2,007
  10. Toni Kukoč1,840

Steals

  1. Michael Jordan2,306
  2. Scottie Pippen1,792
  3. Kirk Hinrich857
  4. Norm Van Lier724
  5. Luol Deng639
  6. Horace Grant587
  7. Jimmy Butler583
  8. Reggie Theus580
  9. Joakim Noah481
  10. Toni Kukoč476

Blocks

  1. Artis Gilmore1,029
  2. Michael Jordan828
  3. Joakim Noah803
  4. Scottie Pippen774
  5. Taj Gibson695
  6. Horace Grant579
  7. Dave Corzine573
  8. Dave Greenwood526
  9. Tyson Chandler487
  10. Luol Deng360

Three-pointers made

  1. Zach LaVine1,130
  2. Coby White1,057
  3. Kirk Hinrich1,049
  4. Ben Gordon770
  5. Scottie Pippen664
  6. Nikola Vučević587
  7. Michael Jordan555
  8. Lauri Markkanen493
  9. Patrick Williams434
  10. Nikola Mirotić432

Head coaches

25 head coaches in franchise history · 26 coaching terms.

#CoachTermGWLWin%Playoffs W–LAchievements
25Tiago Splitter2026–present—————
24Billy Donovan2020–2026482226256.4691–4
23Jim Boylen2018–20201233984.317—
22Fred Hoiberg2015–2018270115155.4262–4
21Tom Thibodeau2010–2015394255139.64723–282010–11 NBA Coach of the Year
20Vinny Del Negro2008–20101648282.5004–8
19Jim Boylan2007–2008562432.429—
—Pete Myers2007101.000—
18Scott Skiles2003–2007337165172.49010–12
17Pete Myers2003202.000—
16Bill Cartwright2001–200315151100.338—
15Bill Berry2001202.000—
14Tim Floyd1998–200123949190.205—
13Phil Jackson1989–1998738545193.738111–411995–96 NBA Coach of the Year 6 championships (1991, 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 1998) One of the top 10 coaches in NBA history
12Doug Collins1986–1989246137109.55713–17
11Stan Albeck1985–1986823052.3660–3
10Kevin Loughery1983–19851646599.3961–3
9Paul Westhead1982–1983822854.341—
8Rod Thorn1982301515.500—
7Phil Johnson1982101.000—
6Jerry Sloan1979–198221594121.4372–4
5Scotty Robertson1979261115.423—
4Larry Costello1978–1979562036.357—
3Ed Badger1976–19781648480.5121–2
2Dick Motta1968–1976656356300.54318–291970–71 NBA Coach of the Year
1Johnny Kerr1966–196816362101.3801–71966–67 NBA Coach of the Year

Win% is calculated from the listed wins and losses; a dash means the rate is unavailable.

2025-26 final regular season

Conference standings
31–51Wins–losses
12Conference rank
18–23Home
13–28Road

WHYNBA reorganized the records; source order is retained. Checked . Historical records, not a current-season update.

2025 NBA Cup

Completed group stage: East group C · 1–3 · rank 5. Did not qualify for knockout rounds.

Cup results for Chicago Bulls.

2025-26 team statistics

Saved season averages
116.3Points per game
45Rebounds per game
Head coach
Tiago Splitter
Executive Vice President – Basketball Operations
Bryson Graham
Founded
1966
Division
Central

Basketball operations

Titles as published by each source · reviewed October 4, 2026
TitlePersonIn role sinceSource
Executive Vice President – Basketball OperationsBryson GrahamMay 4, 2026Bulls release, May 4, 2026 checked October 4, 2026

The Bulls' September 24, 2026 basketball operations release names no NBA general manager, so none is listed.

Each role is shown with the title its source uses. Vacant, unconfirmed or conflicting roles are not filled in.

Roster

All NBA players

24 players in the licensed roster (updated Oct 9, 2026). Training-camp rosters can include players who will not make the opening-night team.

PlayerNo.Pos.HeightAgeCountrySalaryRoster date
Jaylin Sellers2PG6′5″23USA—Jun 2026
Josh Giddey3PG6′7″23Australia$6.80MJun 2024
Rob Dillingham7PG6′2″21USA——
Tre Jones30PG6′1″26USA$8.00MJun 2025
Buddy Hield8 (unresolved)SG6′4″33Bahamas$9.22MSep 2026
Dailyn Swain5SG6′7″21USA——
Isaac Okoro35 (unresolved)SG6′4″25USA$11.00MJun 2025
Jordan Hawkins24 (unresolved)SG6′5″24USA$4.74MOct 2026
Norman Powell24 (unresolved)SG6′3″33USA$18.00MJul 2026
Peter Suder35 (unresolved)SG6′5″23USA——
Houston Mallette95G6′5″23USA——
Leonard Miller11SF6′10″22Canada$2.08MFeb 2026
Matas Buzelis14SF6′8″21USA$5.99MJun 2024
Caleb Wilson8 (unresolved)PF6′10″20USA——
Noa Essengue24 (unresolved)PF6′8″19France$6.33MJul 2025
Patrick Williams44PF6′6″25USA$18.00MDec 2020
Tobe Awaka19PF6′8″22USA—Jun 2026
Zach Collins12PF6′9″28USA$17.41MJul 2026
Jalen Smith25C6′8″26USA$9.00MJul 2024
Nic Claxton9C6′11″27USA$24.25MJun 2026
Brandon Boston——————Sep 2026
Drew Peterson——————Sep 2026
Jalen Bridges——————Oct 2026
Orlando Robinson——————Sep 2026

Roster, positions, heights, birth dates, nationalities and salaries. Entries with unresolved team information are omitted. Roster dates do not establish a contract signing. 7 player reports share a teammate's number and are marked unresolved. Join dates do not establish number ownership. See the jersey directory for the collected reports.

Games & schedule

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Game times: America/New York.

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Recorded championship seasons

Season history

1997-98, 1996-97, 1995-96, 1992-93, 1991-92, 1990-91.

Verified champion records through 2025-26. Earlier team names and source records appear in the archive.

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The Bulls helped take NBA basketball to an international audience during the Michael Jordan era. Their six championships in the 1990s remain central to the franchise’s identity, but Chicago basketball also includes generations of local courts, high-school talent, and committed fans beyond those title teams.

Three homes behind Bulls history

The Bulls entered the NBA in 1966–67, playing at the International Amphitheater and reaching the playoffs in their first season. Chicago Stadium came next in the franchise’s arena story. It is a different building from the United Center, rather than an earlier name for today’s home.

The United Center held its ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 18, 1994. It houses both the Bulls and the NHL’s Blackhawks. That opening date matters when identifying old footage: Chicago’s first three championship seasons, 1991, 1992 and 1993, belong to the Chicago Stadium era; the 1996, 1997 and 1998 titles belong to the United Center era. This describes the team’s home court, not the location of every title-clinching game.

Two three-peats, with different supporting casts

Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen connect both runs. Horace Grant, Bill Cartwright and John Paxson were part of the first championship core; Dennis Rodman, Toni Kukoč and Ron Harper helped the later group. The 1995–96 Bulls’ 72 wins refer to the regular season. Their championship required a separate playoff run, so that number should not be treated as a combined season-and-playoff total.

Planning a United Center visit

The arena is at 1901 West Madison Street. Its official visitor FAQ lists small personal bags up to 10 × 6 × 2 inches; backpacks are not allowed. Required medical equipment has exceptions, including screening and specific rules for oversized medical bags. Check those details before packing rather than assuming every small backpack is acceptable.

Food, drink and merchandise purchases are cashless, and re-entry is prohibited. General gates usually open 90 minutes before an event, but the game’s own listing takes priority. For a quieter space during an event, ask Guest Relations at Gate 2 about access to the sensory room. The Michael Jordan statue is inside the atrium, with public access during atrium opening hours; a statue visit and admission to a Bulls game are separate plans.

Watching Chicago Bulls

Start with the official team schedule and roster to understand the current group. Then compare the team’s pace, shot selection, and defensive approach with its opponents. The meaning of a result changes with the matchup, the available lineup, and the season context.

Explore the team

Use the official team website for current news, roster details, schedules, and venue information. Arena naming and event arrangements can change; verify those details before planning a visit. Use the official team ticket links to plan your visit.