Chicago Bulls · 2026 NBA Draft · Pick #9 · (31-51)
Top Positional Needs:
- SF
- C
- PG
Round 1 Pick #9
Projection: Brayden Burries (SG, Arizona)
Why: 4.5% lottery odds. Combo guard scoring upgrade in the post-Ball era.
Alternates: Yaxel Lendeborg (PF, Michigan), Thomas Haugh (PF, Florida)
Round 2 Pick #40
Projection: Thomas Haugh (PF, Florida)
Why: Versatile SEC forward.
Alternates: Dailyn Swain (SF, Texas), Alex Karaban (SF, UConn)