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Bulls acquire Buddy Hield in trade with Hornets for Rob Dillingham

PUBLISHED Sep 27, 2026, 11:47 AM ET

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Bulls acquire Buddy Hield in trade with Hornets for Rob Dillingham

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The Chicago Bulls acquired veteran guard Buddy Hield and cash considerations from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for guard Rob Dillingham, teams announced Sunday. Hield, 33, averaged 7.6 points across 51 games last season playing for Golden State and Atlanta before a February trade to the Hawks, followed by another move to Charlotte. Chicago finished 31-51 last season under new executive vice president Bryson Graham and coach Tiago Splitter, adding rookie draft picks Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain alongside free agent signing Norman Powell. Dillingham, selected eighth overall in the 2024 draft and acquired by Chicago in February, averaged 6.3 points and 2.2 assists across 65 appearances. The young guard joins a Charlotte roster that achieved a 44-38 record last season, reaching the play-in tournament before elimination. The transaction provides Chicago with immediate perimeter shooting while offering Charlotte a developmental backcourt asset under team control.

By Haya | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

2024-06 — Rob Dillingham was selected eighth overall in draft.
2025-02 — Rob Dillingham traded to Chicago in roster move.
2025-02 — Buddy Hield traded from Golden State to Atlanta.
2025-05 — Bryson Graham hired as executive vice president.
2025-06 — Tiago Splitter hired as head coach in Chicago.
2025-06 — Chicago selected Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain.
2025-06 — Buddy Hield was traded from Atlanta to Charlotte.
On June 29 2025 Chicago acquired Buddy Hield from Charlotte Hornets.
2027-01 — Rob Dillingham will celebrate his twenty second birthday.
2025-2026 — Buddy Hield provides perimeter spacing for Chicago.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Backcourt depth shifts between Chicago and Charlotte rosters quickly.
Possible long-term US impact: Franchise timelines realign through veteran shooting and young potential.
Most affected groups: Chicago Bulls and Charlotte Hornets basketball operations and fans.
Reader priority: Track official team announcements regarding roster adjustments and player availability.

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Articles Published:: 16
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Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 16
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

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Left: Evidence was insufficient. Center: Reports trade facts objectively using official team announcement details. Right: Evidence was insufficient.