The Chicago Bulls have held internal discussions about acquiring Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis, sources told ESPN. However, team sources said the Bulls will not sacrifice any of their young core to execute such a deal until the team is closer to contention. The Bulls believe Davis could help their rim protection and defensive interior issues.
Davis is from Chicago and the Bulls have three players on the roster who grew up in the area. Ayo Dosunmu, Jevon Carter and Matas Buzelis are all from the Chicago region, which sources indicated is not a coincidence. The Bulls view their local connections as valuable assets in building the franchise.
“I don’t think going out and chasing X megastar is the way to proceed — at least today,” one source told ESPN.
Chicago owns its first-round draft picks for the next seven years plus an additional 2026 top-14-protected first from Portland. The Bulls can trade up to five first-round picks and five second-round picks. The team could have close to $70 million in cap room next offseason, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks.
Chicago still sees Josh Giddey, Coby White and Matas Buzelis as its future core, team sources said. Rookie Noa Essengue, the No. 12 pick in the 2025 draft who does not turn 19 until later this month, is also viewed as part of that foundation. The Bulls know they need to continue adding to that core and are prepared to do so.