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Mike Conley returns to Timberwolves on minimum after being traded twice and waived

Mike Conley Jr
February 2026

Mike Conley has re-signed with Minnesota on a minimum contract after being traded to the Bulls, moved to the Hornets, then waived. The sequence made him eligible to return to the Timberwolves. Minnesota reduced its luxury tax position by moving Conley’s original salary, then brought him back cheaply, gaining cap flexibility that helped enable a separate guard acquisition. Conley’s on-court role has dipped, but he remains valued for leadership.

Bulls Guard Collin Sexton Fined $35K for On-Court Gesture

Collin Sexton
Feburary 2026

Sexton was fined $35,000 for an inappropriate gesture during Chicago’s 123-115 loss to Brooklyn. The league states the gesture occurred with 1:31 left in the third quarter, with the fine announced by the NBA’s basketball operations leadership.

Coby White Says Trade to Hornets Felt Inevitable

Coby White
February 2026

White says he expected to be moved after Chicago traded other veterans and shifted direction. He is now with Charlotte but has not debuted yet due to a calf injury, and there is no timetable for his return. He describes the deal as a homecoming to North Carolina and says the Hornets have welcomed him into a rising, young group. He expects to fit behind LaMelo Ball initially, while providing depth and flexibility given the team’s backcourt demands.

Nikola Jokic Passes Oscar Robertson for Second All-Time in Triple-Doubles

Nikola Jokić
January 2026

Nikola Jokić posted 22 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds to record his 182nd regular-season triple-double, moving past Oscar Robertson into second place on the NBA career list as Denver beat Chicago 136-120. It was his 19th triple-double of the season and his second in two games. He now trails only Russell Westbrook. Coach David Adelman highlighted how rare 17 assists from a center is, while Jamal Murray predicted Jokić will push the record far higher.

Mac McClung Replaces David Jones Garcia in Rising Stars

Mac McClung
January 2026

Mac McClung will replace injured David Jones Garcia on Team Austin in the 2026 Castrol Rising Stars event at Intuit Dome, part of NBA All-Star weekend. Jones Garcia is out with a right ankle injury. The Bulls signed McClung to a two-way deal on Feb. 5, 2026; he is a three-time Slam Dunk Contest champion and had brief NBA minutes this season.

NBA Trade Made Official: Cavs-Kings-Bulls Deal Expanded to Include Emanuel Miller

Cleveland Cavaliers, Sacramento Kings
January 2026

Cleveland sent Hunter to Sacramento; Cleveland received Schröder, Ellis, and two-way player Miller; Chicago received Šarić and two second-round picks. Cleveland adds guard depth and flexibility; Sacramento continues reshaping a struggling season; Chicago turns the move into picks while taking on Šarić.

Three-Team NBA Trade: Cavs Add Schröder and Ellis, Kings Get Hunter, Bulls Take Šarić Plus Picks

De’Andre Hunter, Dennis Schröder, Keon Ellis, Dario Šarić
January 2026

Cleveland reportedly sent Hunter to Sacramento; Cleveland received Schröder and Ellis; Chicago received Šarić and two second-round picks. Cleveland adds depth and reduces tax impact; Sacramento pivots toward rebuild; Chicago takes salary plus draft compensation as part of the three-team structure.

Derrick Rose Set for Bulls No. 1 Jersey Retirement in Chicago

Derrick Rose
January 2026

Rose’s No. 1 jersey will be raised to the rafters, placing him alongside franchise icons, closing a loop on a hometown journey that began with the Bulls winning the 2008 draft lottery at 1.7% odds. The piece traces Rose’s Chicago roots, Simeon success, Memphis one-and-done rise, instant NBA impact as 2009 Rookie of the Year, and a signature 36-point playoff debut in Boston that announced him as a franchise cornerstone.

Josh Giddey Near Return After Hamstring Layoff as Bulls Manage Rotation

Josh Giddey
January 2026

Donovan said Giddey is close to returning after three weeks out with a left hamstring strain, with a potential comeback at Minnesota on Thursday. Donovan said there were no setbacks and medical clearance is the remaining step. Giddey has been producing near All-Star numbers with seven triple-doubles, while Patrick Williams is day-to-day with an ankle sprain.

Alvarado and Williams Suspended After On-Court Fight

Jose Alvarado, Mark Williams
December 2025

Jose Alvarado was suspended two games without pay and Mark Williams one game without pay after an altercation in Suns vs Pelicans. Both were ejected after punches were thrown following a foul and shove sequence late in the third quarter. The conflict began with Alvarado committing a defensive foul and Williams responding with a shove, before escalation into a fight that led to technical fouls and ejections. The league assigned suspension dates tied to upcoming Pelicans and Suns fixtures immediately following the incident.

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