LIVE Bulls Draft Tracker: Every Pick, Rumors, Instant Reaction, Bryson Graham Speaks

Ah, the sweet smell of expensive cologne and nervous sweat!

The 2026 NBA Draft could prove to be one of the most important drafts in Chicago Bulls history. After another disappointing season came to an end, ownership finally put its foot down and moved on from Arturas Karnisovas' regime. They have pivoted toward a young, up-and-coming leader in Bryson Graham, opting for the kind of full-blown rebuild we have rarely seen this organization take.

Graham will come into the evening as one of only two lead executives to hold a pair of Top 15 picks. Milwaukee joined the list on Monday night following the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade. He will also make a selection at No. 4 for only the sixth time in franchise history. This draft, in particular, is seen as a four-player race, meaning the Bulls have a real shot at landing a true cornerstone in that spot.

The No. 15 pick could also prove immensely valuable. This is considered one of the deepest drafts in years, and there is almost always a lottery-projected player who faces an unexpected tumble on draft night. Can the Bulls benefit?

As for the second round, the Bulls own two selections thanks to the previous front office's busy trade deadline. They will add a player at No. 38 and No. 56, assuming they don't look to move off either of the picks or package them for a climb up the ladder.

Below, we are going to keep track of everything over the next two days, so bookmark this page or keep a tab open and periodically hit refresh! You'll find every selection listed, all the latest Bulls rumors, and instant reactions to each of the Bulls' picks.

Don't screw it up, Bryson!

NBA Draft Broadcast Info

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; General view after the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn Images

What: 2026 NBA Draft
When: First Round on June 23rd (7:00 p.m. CT), Second Round on June 24th (7:00 p.m. CT)
Where: Barclays Center, Brooklyn, NY
Watch: ABC, ESPN (Second Round only on ESPN)

First Round Tracker

1. Washington Wizards – AJ Dybantsa
2. Utah Jazz – Darryn Peterson
3. Memphis Grizzlies – Cameron Boozer
4. Chicago Bulls – Caleb Wilson
5. Los Angeles Clippers – Keaton Wagler
6. Brooklyn Nets – Mikel Brown Jr.
7. Sacramento Kings – Darius Acuff Jr.
8. Atlanta Hawks – Kingston Flemings
9. Dallas Mavericks – Morez Johnson Jr.
10. Milwaukee Bucks – Brayden Burries
11. Golden State Warriors – Yaxel Lendeborg
12. Oklahoma City Thunder – Aday Mara
13. Miami Heat (traded to Bucks) – Nate Ament
14. Charlotte Hornets – Hannes Steinbach
15. Chicago Bulls – Dailyn Swain
16. Memphis Grizzlies – Bennett Stirtz (traded to OKC)
17. Oklahoma City Thunder – Ebuka Okorie (traded to Pistons)
18. Charlotte Hornets – Christian Anderson
19. Toronto Raptors – Allen Graves
20. San Antonio Spurs – Jayden Quaintance
21. Detroit Pistons – Karim Lopez (traded to Memphis)
22. Philadelphia 76ers – Labaron Philon Jr.
23. Atlanta Hawks – Zuby Eijofor
24. New York Knicks – Cameron Carr (traded to Lakers)
25. Los Angeles Lakers – Sergio De Larrea (traded to Knicks)
26. Denver Nuggets –Tarris Reed Jr. (traded to Spurs)
27. Boston Celtics – Chris Cenac Jr.
28. Minnesota Timberwolves – Joshua Jefferson, F (traded to Nets)
29. Cleveland Cavaliers – Alex Karaban (traded to Kings)
30. Dallas Mavericks – Koa Peat (traded to Phoenix)

Second Round Tracker

31. New York Knicks – Bruce Thorton (traded to Rockets)
32. Memphis Grizzlies – Richie Saunders
33. Brooklyn Nets – Isaiah Evans
34. Sacramento Kings – Meleek Thomas
35. San Antonio Spurs – Trevon Brazile
36. Los Angeles Clippers – Baba Miller
37. Oklahoma City Thunder – Ryan Conwell (traded to Miami)
38. Chicago Bulls – Braden Smith (traded to Pacers)
39. Houston Rockets – Jack Kayil (Traded to Knicks)
40. Boston Celtics – Dillon Mitchell
41. Miami Heat – Otega Oweh (traded to Thunder)
42. San Antonio Spurs – Ja'Kobi Gillespie
43. Brooklyn Nets – Tyler Bilodeau
44. San Antonio Spurs – Maliq Brown
45. Sacramento Kings – Emanuel Sharp
46. Orlando Magic – Felix Okpara (traded to Wizards)
47. Phoenix Suns – Tyler Nickel (traded to Knicks)
48. Dallas Mavericks – Tobi Lawal
49. Denver Nuggets – Bryce Hopkins
50. Toronto Raptors – Jaden Bradley
51. Washington Wizards – Izaiyah Nelson (traded to Magic)
52. Los Angeles Clippers – Henri Veesaar (traded to Hawks)
53. Houston Rockets – Ugonna Onyenso (traded to Knicks)
54. Golden State Warriors – Lajae Jones
55. New York Knicks – Nick Martinelli
56. Chicago Bulls – Vsevolod Ischenko (traded to Lakers, then Mavericks)
57. Atlanta Hawks – Nacisse Ngoy (Traded to Clippers)
58. New Orleans Pelicans – Jaron Pierre Jr.
59. Minnesota Timberwolves – Trey Kaufman-Renn
60. Washington Wizards – Malique Lewis (traded to Milwaukee)

Latest Chicago Bulls Draft Rumors

• On Draft Night Eve, the Chicago Bulls shocked many fans by joining in on a three-team deal. The Minnesota Timberwolves moved Julius Randle to the Brooklyn Nets in a salary dump, creating room to re-sign Ayo Dosunmu. Meanwhile, the Nets agreed to send 27-year-old big man Nic Claxton to Chicago, giving Bryson Graham a true starting center for the 2026-27 campaign. Considering the Bulls gave up absolutely nothing to land Claxton, it felt like a relatively savvy first move for the lead executive. But will it impact how he approaches his first-ever draft? Only time will tell. A handful of big men could be on the board by the time Chicago is up at No. 15.

• Speaking of big men, the Bulls have been linked to a couple in the lead-up to the draft. Morez Johnson Jr. is said to be on their radar, so much so that folks around the league believe they could consider a trade up to grab him before the Hornets do, per The Stein Line. Chris Cenac Jr. also worked out for the Bulls in recent weeks and undoubtedly fits with Bryson Graham's SLAP profile.

• Nevertheless, the Bulls focused on a long list of guards with their pre-draft workouts, fueling plenty of speculation. Keaton Wagler, Darius Acuff Jr., Mikel Brown Jr., and Kingston Flemings all flew to Chicago. Flemings and Wagler have garnered the most buzz as possible trade-up candidates. Each had a very selective workout list that somewhat surprisingly included the Bulls, despite neither seemingly in the running for No. 4 nor expected to be on the board at No. 15.

• Is a Josh Giddey trade market starting to take shape? Recent rumors have suggested that both the Timberwolves and Suns were keeping a close eye on the Bulls' lead facilitator. While it's hard to imagine he will be moved later tonight or in the coming days, a front office overhaul means anything is on the table. This current regime isn't the one that handed Giddey a four-year, $100 million deal, and he has long been considered a somewhat polarizing player. Does he fit with this front office's long-term vision?

Instant Reaction to Bulls Picks ...

Mar 18, 2026; Greenville, SC, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) during a practice session ahead of the first round of the men's 2026 NCAA Tournament at Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images | Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

No. 4 – Caleb Wilson

*sarcastic gasp*

This is the easiest pick the Chicago Bulls have made in a long time. They knew coming into the night that this was a four-player draft, meaning whichever player of that group sat there when they were on the clock was going to be the selection.

The organization and their fans should be absolutely thrilled with Caleb Wilson. He is arguably the most athletically gifted player in the draft, providing pure downhill explosiveness and an unwaveringly high motor.

To be sure, Wilson still has plenty to prove. He must continue to develop as a long-range threat, strengthen his lanky frame, and polish his handle. But the two-way versatility is undoubtedly worth betting on. He has the kind of skillset that can make him a true No. 1, and the Bulls haven’t had a player like that in an extremely long time.

No. 15 – Dailyn Swain

The Chicago Bulls are loading up on length.

Dailyn Swain is coming off his junior season and first as a Texas Longhorn. The forward averaged 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.6 assists over his 36 games played. Even more notable, he scored at an impressive 54.2 percent clip from the field.

As far as two-way prospects go, Swain was considered among the best in the class. He carries an impressive six-foot-seven frame at 200 pounds with a six-foot-ten wingspan. Graham said on Day 1 that he valued SLAP (size, length, athleticism, and physicality), and there is no question that Swain checks every one of those boxes.

With that said, there are going to be some immediate questions about his fit with Matas Buzelis, Noa Essengue, and now Caleb Wilson on the roster. But don't let Swain's measurements fool you. He is far more of a perimeter player who can attack off the bounce and even serve as a secondary facilitator. The real question, though, centers around his shooting. He improved this season, but this is another player on the Bulls' roster with a jumper that needs work.

No. 38 – TRADED TO PACERS

No. 56 – TRADED TO LAKERS

Bryson Graham's Post-Draft Thoughts

LIVE: Bryson Graham talks with the media following the First Round of the NBA Draft https://t.co/bYCv2vnJPl
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) June 24, 2026

Sign up to our free newsletter and follow us on X and Facebook for the latest news

Add us as a preferred source on Google