The Bulls already wasted precious time that they should have been spending on roster-building and player development. They aren't going to get it back, either.

The Chicago Bulls got busy ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline, making seven deals total. Bulls executive Artūras Karnišovas explained the rationale behind all the trades, saying Chicago is looking to focus on a long-term goal of winning a title rather than continuously being a play-in team.

CHICAGO — Nikola Jokic had 22 points, 17 assists and 14 rebounds for his second triple-double in as many games, Jamal Murray had 28 points and 11 assists and the Denver Nuggets ended a three-game skid with a 136-120 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday night.

The Denver Nuggets superstar climbed up the all-time triple-double leaderboard.

After an uncommonly active trade deadline, Bulls VP Arturas Karnisovas said the franchise is "not satisfied" with being mediocre in a shift in tone from previous years.

Three-time Slam Dunk champion Mac McClung will be on hand for the NBA's 2026 All-Star festivities. The NBA announced Saturday that McClung, who signed a two-way deal with the Chicago Bulls this week, will take the place of the San Antonio Spurs' David Jones Garcia in the annual Rising Stars challenge.

One fan of the Chicago Bulls called in the front office to complain about the team's decisions at the trade deadline.

In his first game with the Chicago Bulls, Rob Dillingham scores his first basket, showcasing his ability to score from all spots.