2023 NBA Draft: Chicago Bulls Official Selections and Draft Grades
Entering the 2023 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls were without a single pick. With that in mind, teams always have the opportunity to trade into the draft, even if it's in the second round. This is what we saw the Dallas Mavericks do this time last year, landing Jaden Hardy. Regardless, the Bulls have several questions to answer following a disappointing 2022-23 season. Ensuring they were active on Thursday appeared to be a priority.
How did their 2023 NBA Draft unfold?
Selections
- No. 35: Julian Phillips (via Washington)
Overall Draft Grade
B-
Draft Summary
It took trading into the second-round, but the Bulls ended up finding a way to get a pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. With that selection, they landed a defensive-minded prospect in Phillips. He's more of a project pick, but has a ton of upside if he can develop a more well-rounded game. In his one season at Tennessee, he looked like a first-round talent at times, but others was less than impressive.
The Bulls also landed Adama Sanogo on a two-way deal as an undrafted free agent, which was a quality pickup. Considering the fact that Chicago came into Thursday's draft without a single pick, it was a successful event. Relative to the circumstances, the Bulls' night deserves a solid grade.
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