Chicago Bulls Consider Trade for Guard Bennedict Mathurin

The Chicago Bulls have been linked to restricted‑free‑agent guard Bennedict Mathurin as they look to fill an open roster spot. Mathurin, the No. 6 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, posted 17.6 points per game last season with the Indiana Pacers and the Los Angeles Clippers and earned about $9.2 million. The Clippers can match any offer, so a Bulls acquisition would likely require a sign‑and‑trade that includes a three‑year contract with a guaranteed first year and draft‑pick compensation.

Chicago has exhausted its $54 million cap space and now has roughly $9.4 million of room exception available. General manager Bryson Graham has emphasized roster flexibility and short‑term deals, recently signing Norman Powell and Zach Collins to two‑year contracts with team options. Any deal for Mathurin would need to fit within the limited financial window while preserving future assets for the rebuilding team.