Bulls Acquire Nick Richards in Final Trade Deadline Deal

Chicago makes one last move, bringing in young center from Suns-Bucks trade

Feb. 5, 2026 at 4:15pm

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The Chicago Bulls were active at the NBA Trade Deadline, making a flurry of moves in recent days that saw them trade away veterans like Nikola Vucevic, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu and Kevin Huerter. In a final deal, the Bulls acquired young center Nick Richards from the Phoenix Suns and Milwaukee Bucks in a three-team trade.

Why it matters

The Bulls' moves at the deadline signal a shift towards a youth movement and rebuilding, as they look to the future by acquiring young players on expiring contracts and stockpiling second-round picks. The addition of Richards provides the team with a promising young center to develop.

The details

In the three-team deal, the Bulls received Nick Richards from the Suns, while the Bucks acquired Ousmane Dieng. The Bulls sent out a package of players and picks to complete the trade.

  • The NBA Trade Deadline was on Thursday, February 5, 2026.

The players

Arturas Karnisovas

The general manager of the Chicago Bulls who orchestrated the team's trade deadline moves.

Nick Richards

A young center acquired by the Bulls in the final trade deadline deal from the Suns and Bucks.

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What’s next

The Bulls will look to integrate Nick Richards into their roster and continue their rebuilding efforts in the coming months.

The takeaway

The Bulls' trade deadline moves signal a shift towards a youth movement and rebuilding, as they acquire young players and stockpile future draft assets to position the team for long-term success.