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The Minnesota Timberwolves traded rookie guard Rob Dillingham to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday as part of a multi-player agreement ahead of the NBA trade deadline, according to team-confirmed reports. Minnesota received guard Ayo Dosunmu and forward Julian Phillips, while Chicago acquired Dillingham, forward Leonard Miller, and four second-round draft picks in the transaction.
The move comes less than two years after Minnesota traded up to select Dillingham with the No. 8 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, viewing the Kentucky product as a potential long-term point guard. However, the 21-year-old struggled to secure a consistent role, averaging limited minutes across his first two professional seasons.
During the 2025-26 campaign, Rob Dillingham averaged 3.5 points, 1.7 assists, and 1.2 rebounds in just over nine minutes per game, reflecting his reduced playing time in Minnesota’s rotation. As a rookie the previous season, he appeared in 49 games with one start, posting 4.5 points per outing in 10.5 minutes.
Minnesota’s acquisition of Rob Dillingham addresses backcourt depth after other roster moves earlier in the week, with the guard producing a career-high scoring average this season and approaching unrestricted free agency. Phillips, meanwhile, has seen limited minutes in Chicago’s rotation during his third NBA season.
For the Bulls, the trade adds a recent lottery pick in Dillingham and additional draft capital as part of a broader roster reshaping at the deadline. The deal also reflects shifting timelines for both franchises, with Minnesota seeking immediate rotation help and Chicago accumulating younger assets.
No further details on Dillingham’s expected role in Chicago were immediately announced. The story is developing.
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