Former Cavs Guard Collin Sexton Traded to Chicago Bulls

Three-team deal sends Coby White and Mike Conley to Charlotte Hornets

Feb. 4, 2026 at 6:07pm

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In a three-team trade, former Cleveland Cavaliers guard Collin Sexton has been traded to the Chicago Bulls. The deal also involves the Charlotte Hornets and sends Coby White and Mike Conley to the Hornets.

Why it matters

This trade marks another rebuilding situation for Sexton, who has been traded multiple times in recent years as teams look to reshape their rosters. The move also impacts the Eastern Conference playoff picture, with the Hornets and Bulls both fighting for a spot in the play-in tournament.

The details

The trade sends Sexton, Ousmane Dieng, and three second-round picks to the Bulls, while the Hornets receive White and Conley. The Bulls also sent Mason Plumlee to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of the deal. White was the longest-tenured player on the Bulls roster, while Conley was recently acquired by Chicago in a separate trade.

  • The trade was completed on February 4, 2026, ahead of the NBA's trade deadline.

The players

Collin Sexton

A former guard for the Cleveland Cavaliers who has now been traded to the Chicago Bulls as part of a three-team deal.

Coby White

A guard who was drafted by the Chicago Bulls in 2019 and has spent his entire 7-year career with the organization before being traded to the Charlotte Hornets.

Mike Conley

A veteran guard who was recently acquired by the Chicago Bulls and is now being traded to the Charlotte Hornets as part of this three-team deal.

Ousmane Dieng

A 22-year-old forward who was the 11th overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft and is being traded from the Oklahoma City Thunder to the Chicago Bulls as part of this deal.

Mason Plumlee

A center who is being traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of this three-team transaction.

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What’s next

The trade is expected to be finalized ahead of the NBA's trade deadline on February 9, 2026.

The takeaway

This trade continues the trend of roster reshuffling in the NBA, with teams looking to retool their rosters and find the right mix of young talent and veteran leadership. The impact on the Eastern Conference playoff race remains to be seen, but the deal provides new opportunities for several players involved.