Report: Wolves trade for Ayo Dosunmu, send Rob Dillingham to Bulls
Chicago's standout guard heads to Minnesota in a reported deal to play alongside Wolves star Anthony Edwards.
www.nba.comHere’s the latest on Ayo Dosunmu trade as of early 2026.
- Ayo Dosunmu was traded from the Chicago Bulls to the Minnesota Timberwolves around the February 2026 trade deadline. The Bulls received Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second-round picks, while Julian Phillips joined the Timberwolves in the deal. Dosunmu joined a Wolves backcourt that included Anthony Edwards and other guards, with his contract expiring at season’s end [ESPN and NBA.com reports].
- The trade marked a significant asset move for the Bulls as they continued a broader roster reshaping ahead of the deadline, while Minnesota aimed to bolster its guard depth for a playoff push [ESPN][NBA.com][Hoops Rumors].
- Dosunmu, a Chicago native, was playing a career-year prior to the deal, averaging around 15 points per game with efficient shooting, and he enters a summer where he could be a restricted free agent or pursue extension opportunities depending on Minnesota’s plans [ESPN][Hoops Rumors].
Illustration: a quick snapshot of the deal components
- Bulls receive: Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, four 2nd-round picks
- Wolves receive: Ayo Dosunmu, Julian Phillips
If you’d like, I can pull the exact trade details from current outlets and summarize the implications for each team’s depth chart and financials. I can also create a simple chart showing roster changes and the impact on each team's rotation.