Chicago Bulls 2025 Cap Sheet
Cap sheet & depth chart information for the Chicago Bulls as well as transactions, draft picks, trade exceptions and more.
Payroll
Player Option
Team Option
Qualifying Offer
Non-Guaranteed
Partially Guaranteed
| Players (20) | Pos | Age | YoS | LBRN | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | Signed w/ | Gtd | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Josh Giddey Primary Ball Handler | PG | 23 | 4 | 1.25 | $25.0M | $25.0M | $25.0M | $25.0M | birdRights | $100.0M | ||
| Nikola Vučević Versatile Big | C | 35 | 14 | 1.11 | $21.4M | birdRights | $21.4M | |||||
| Zach Collins Stretch Big | PF | 28 | 8 | 0.4 | $18.0M | birdRights | $18.0M | |||||
| Patrick Williams Movement Shooter | PF | 24 | 5 | -1.61 | $18.0M | $18.0M | $18.0M | $18.0M | birdRights | $54.0M | ||
| Kevin Huerter Movement Shooter | SG | 27 | 7 | -0.43 | $17.9M | birdRights | $17.9M | |||||
| Coby White Primary Ball Handler | SG | 25 | 6 | -0.17 | $12.8M | birdRights | $12.8M | |||||
| Isaac Okoro Stretch Big | SG | 25 | 5 | -0.83 | $11.0M | $11.8M | birdRights | $22.8M | ||||
| Jalen Smith Stretch Big | C | 25 | 5 | 1.94 | $9.0M | $9.4M | nonTaxpayerMidLevelException | $18.4M | ||||
| Tre Jones Slasher | PG | 26 | 5 | 0.21 | $8.0M | $8.0M | $8.0M | birdRights | $16.0M | |||
| Ayo Dosunmu Primary Ball Handler | SG | 26 | 4 | -0.95 | $7.5M | earlyBirdRights | $7.5M | |||||
| Jevon Carter Low Minute | PG | 30 | 7 | 0.06 | $6.8M | nonTaxpayerMidLevelException | $0 | |||||
| Matas Buzelis Movement Shooter | SF | 21 | 1 | -0.65 | $5.4M | $5.7M | $7.5M | rookieScaleException | $5.4M | |||
| Noa Essengue Draft Pick #12 | PF | 19 | 0 | $5.4M | $5.7M | $5.9M | $8.2M | rookieScaleException | $17.1M | |||
| Dalen Terry Stationary Shooter | SG | 23 | 3 | -1.52 | $5.3M | rookieScaleException | $0 | |||||
| Julian Phillips Stationary Shooter | SF | 22 | 2 | -1.35 | $2.2M | $2.4M | secondRoundException | $2.2M | ||||
Two-Way (3) | ||||||||||||
| Emanuel Miller Low Minute | PF | 25 | 1 | 0.19 | $0 | empty | $0 | |||||
| Lachlan Olbrich Draft Pick #55 | C PF | 22 | 0 | $0 | empty | $0 | ||||||
| Trentyn Flowers Low Minute | SF | 20 | 1 | -0.34 | $0 | minimum | $0 | |||||
Cap Holds (2) | ||||||||||||
| Talen Horton-Tucker Role Player | 6 | $2.2M | Non Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Matt Thomas Role Player | 6 | $2.2M | Non Bird | $0 | ||||||||
| Age | YoS | LBRN | 2025-26 | 2026-27 | 2027-28 | 2028-29 | 2029-30 | Gtd | ||||
Average | 24.8 | 5.0 | -0.17 | $10.5M | $10.7M | $12.9M | $17.0M | $0 | $24.1M | |||
Guaranteed Total | $174.2M | $77.9M | $48.9M | $25.0M | $0 | $313.9M | ||||||
Inclusive Total | $178.8M | $86.0M | $64.5M | $51.2M | $0 | $313.9M | ||||||
Salary Cap | $154.6M | $166.0M | $174.3M | $183.0M | $192.1M | |||||||
Luxury Tax Threshold | $187.8M | $201.6M | $211.7M | $222.3M | $233.4M | |||||||
Apron | $195.9M | $210.6M | $220.8M | $231.8M | $243.4M | |||||||
Second Apron | $207.8M | $223.6M | $234.2M | $245.9M | $258.2M | |||||||
Bi-Annual Ex. | $5.1M | $5.5M | $5.7M | $6.0M | $6.3M | |||||||
Non-Taxpayer MLE | $14.1M | $15.1M | $15.8M | $16.6M | $17.5M | |||||||
Taxpayer MLE | $5.6M | $6.1M | $6.4M | $6.7M | $7.0M | |||||||
Room Ex. | $8.7M | $9.4M | $9.8M | $10.3M | $10.9M | |||||||
Cap Space | - $24.2M | $79.9M | $109.7M | $131.7M | $192.1M | |||||||
Max Cap Space | - $19.6M | $88.0M | $125.3M | $158.0M | $192.1M | |||||||
Luxury Tax Space | $9.0M | $115.6M | $147.2M | $171.1M | $233.4M | |||||||
Apron Space | $17.0M | $124.6M | $156.2M | $180.6M | $243.4M | |||||||
Second Apron Space | $28.9M | $137.6M | $169.6M | $194.6M | $258.2M | |||||||
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Trade Exceptions
Transactions
2025-2026
Trentyn Flowers
Signed a Two-Way contract with Chicago (CHI)Yuki Kawamura
Waived by Chicago (CHI)Mac McClung
Waived by Chicago (CHI)Mac McClung
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHI) - Exhibit 10Mouhamadou Gueye
Waived by Chicago (CHI)Show More
Kevin Knox II
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHI) - Exhibit 10Matas Buzelis
Chicago (CHI) exercised $5.72 million option for 2026-27Ruben Nembhard Jr.
Waived by Chicago (CHI)Ruben Nembhard Jr.
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHI) - Exhibit 10Josh Giddey
Signed a 4 year $100 million contract with Chicago (CHI)Mouhamadou Gueye
Signed a contract with Chicago (CHI) - Exhibit 10Yuki Kawamura
Signed a Two-Way contract with Chicago (CHI)Jahmir Young
Waived by Chicago (CHI)Tre Jones
Signed a 3 year $24 million contract with Chicago (CHI)Isaac Okoro
Traded to Chicago (CHI) from Cleveland (CLE) for Lonzo BallTre Jones
Signed a 3 year $24 million contract with Chicago (CHI) - includes 2027-28 Club OptionNoa Essengue
Signed a 4 year $25.33 million Rookie Scale contract with Chicago (CHI)Lachlan Olbrich
Signed a Two-Way contract with Chicago (CHI)Lachlan Olbrich
Traded to Chicago (CHI) from Los Angeles (LAL) with cash for Rocco ZikarskyE.J. Liddell
Chicago (CHI) declined Qualifying Offer; becomes an Unrestricted Free AgentEmanuel Miller
Chicago (CHI) extended Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free AgentRocco Zikarsky
Drafted by Chicago (CHI): Round 2 (#45 overall)Josh Giddey
Chicago (CHI) extended $11.14 million Qualifying Offer; becomes a Restricted Free AgentJevon Carter
Exercised $6.8 million with Player Option Chicago (CHI) for 2025-26Jahmir Young
Signed a 2 year Two-Way contract with Chicago (CHI)Adama Sanogo
Waived by Chicago (CHI)Lonzo Ball
Signed a 2 year $20 million contract extension with Chicago (CHI) - includes 2026-27 Club OptionLonzo Ball
Signed a 2 year $20 million contract extension with Chicago (CHI)Chris Duarte
Waived by Chicago (CHI); leaves behind $5,893,768 in dead capTorrey Craig
Waived by Chicago (CHI); leaves behind $2,845,342 in dead capTre Jones
Traded to Chicago (CHI) from San Antonio (SAS) as part of a 3-team trade: Chicago (CHI) traded Zach LaVine and 2025 2nd round pick to Sacramento (SAC); Sacramento (SAC) traded Kevin Huerter to Chicago (CHI); Sacramento (SAC) traded De'Aaron Fox and Jordan McLaughlin to San Antonio (SAS); San Antonio (SAS) traded Zach Collins and 2025 2nd round pick to Chicago (CHI); San Antonio (SAS) traded Sidy Cissoko, 2025 1st round pick, 2027 1st round pick, 2031 1st round pick, 2028 2nd round pick and 2028 2nd round pick to Sacramento (SAC)Kevin Huerter
Traded to Chicago (CHI) from Sacramento (SAC) as part of a 3-team trade: Chicago (CHI) traded Zach LaVine and 2025 2nd round pick to Sacramento (SAC); Sacramento (SAC) traded De'Aaron Fox and Jordan McLaughlin to San Antonio (SAS); San Antonio (SAS) traded Zach Collins, Tre Jones and 2025 2nd round pick to Chicago (CHI); San Antonio (SAS) traded Sidy Cissoko, 2025 1st round pick, 2027 1st round pick, 2031 1st round pick, 2028 2nd round pick and 2028 2nd round pick to Sacramento (SAC)Zach Collins
Traded to Chicago (CHI) from San Antonio (SAS) as part of a 3-team trade: Chicago (CHI) traded Zach LaVine and 2025 2nd round pick to Sacramento (SAC); Sacramento (SAC) traded Kevin Huerter to Chicago (CHI); Sacramento (SAC) traded De'Aaron Fox and Jordan McLaughlin to San Antonio (SAS); San Antonio (SAS) traded Tre Jones and 2025 2nd round pick to Chicago (CHI); San Antonio (SAS) traded Sidy Cissoko, 2025 1st round pick, 2027 1st round pick, 2031 1st round pick, 2028 2nd round pick and 2028 2nd round pick to Sacramento (SAC)Incoming Draft Picks
| Year | Round | From |
|---|---|---|
2026 | 1 | POR |
2026 | 1 | Own |
2027 | 1 | Own |
2028 | 1 | Own |
2028 | 2 | Own |
2029 | 1 | Own |
2029 | 2 | Own |
2030 | 1 | Own |
2030 | 2 | Own |
2031 | 1 | Own |
2031 | 2 | Own |
2032 | 1 | Own |
2032 | 2 | Own |
Outgoing Draft Picks
| Year | Round | To |
|---|---|---|
2026 | 2 | HOU |
2027 | 2 | WAS |