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Bulls Draft Wilson, Swain, Add Claxton in Youth Rebuild

6/25/2026

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Summary

Bulls Draft

The Bulls chose Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and Dailyn Swain at No. 15 in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23, 2026.
Wilson averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 57.8% shooting, earning AP All-America honors.
Swain posted 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and was praised for defensive versatility.
Coach Tiago Splitter and EVP Bryson Graham said the picks support a youth-driven rebuild after four missed playoffs, adding veteran Nic Claxton via trade.

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PJ Wilson Signs

PJ Wilson signed a four-year rookie contract worth $48.5 million, the slot value for the No. 4 pick.
He became UNC’s first top-five NBA draft pick since 2005 and the program’s 56th first-round selection, excluding transfers.
At the combine he measured 6-9 ¼ with a 7-0 ¼-inch wingspan, 9-foot standing reach and a 39.5-inch vertical.
He led the nation with 66 dunks despite missing nine games with hand injuries, helping cause UNC’s late-season slump.

History

Historical Context

Chicago’s 2026 selection of Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and PJ Wilson’s $48.5 million contract give the Bulls a top-five pick, recalling the 2005 NBA draft that featured 108 early-entry candidates and was the last before the league’s new age-limit rule. That draft also sent Illinois guard Deron Williams third overall, showing how early-entry talent reshaped team building.

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Bulls Draft

The Bulls chose Caleb Wilson at No. 4 and Dailyn Swain at No. 15 in the 2026 NBA Draft on June 23, 2026.
Wilson averaged 19.8 points, 9.4 rebounds and 57.8% shooting, earning AP All-America honors.
Swain posted 17.3 points, 7.5 rebounds and was praised for defensive versatility.
Coach Tiago Splitter and EVP Bryson Graham said the picks support a youth-driven rebuild after four missed playoffs, adding veteran Nic Claxton via trade.

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