The blockbuster 2023 NBA draft will kick off in New York City on Thursday night — and as of today, the Chicago Bulls will not have a single pick. Here’s how the Bulls got to this point.
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The Bulls traded away the bulk of their draft stock in recent years, which could lead to an anticlimactic draft night. If the team doesn’t make a move to secure a draft pick, this will be the first time the franchise hasn’t participated in the NBA draft since 2005.The Bulls could have had three picks in the 2023 draft — one first-rounder and two second-rounders. But all three picks have been ceded — either in trades or as a penalty — leaving the Bulls without a stake in the current action.
The Bulls previously held the No. 57 pick in the second round, which they gained from the Denver Nuggets as part of ato the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Bulls received a 2022 first-round pick , a 2023 second-round pick and forward Derrick Jones Jr. in the trade. There was a slim chance — 8.5% odds, to be exact — the Bulls could have retained the No. 11 overall pick in the draft through the draft lottery. In addition, there was an even lesser chance — 1.8% odds — they could have landed the top overall pick.4. Could the Bulls trade for a pick?While the draft is only a few days away, the Bulls have plenty of time left to put together a package to entice a pick out of any number of teams in the NBA.The more important question is whether it’s worth it.
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