With the NBA Trade Deadline approaching this week, the rumors continue to swirl surrounding the Chicago Bulls. There’s been speculation that the Bulls could be buyers at the deadline but will also sell off a few key pieces.
They don’t want to commit to a full rebuild and from everything we have seen, they want to try and get to the play-in again. So right now, everything appears to be up in the air. But there is a sense that the Bulls will make a few moves before Thursday’s deadline and one young player they could move on from is a Chicago native.
According to reports, Ayo Dosunmu is now gaining some interest from multiple teams including the New York Knicks.
New York Knicks showing interest in Ayo Dosunmu
The Bulls have a pair of guards that have been in trade rumors with Coby White and Dosunmu drawing interest from teams. White’s name has been in the rumor mill for a few weeks. However, the Bulls can’t seem to get what they want for the former North Carolina standout.
One player that they could move and potentially get a first-round pick for is Dosunmu. Now, the Bulls potentially have a suitor.
Per Stefan Bondy of the New York Post, Dosunmu is a name to watch for the Knicks but the price tag will be a lot.
Ayo Dosunmu is a name to watch for the Knicks. But would cost a lot. https://t.co/IV8qE2wSPt
— Stefan Bondy (@SbondyNBA) February 1, 2026
The Bulls would require a first-round pick back in any trade for Dosunmu, allowing them to get another pick and try to rebuild on the fly. But the Knicks may not be the only team pursuing him either.
Multiple teams are reportedly interested in him and the Bulls aren’t in a rush to trade him as Hardwood Paroxysm tweeted on Monday. They would rather move White but the teams won’t offer as much for him.
Everyone wants Ayo, Bulls understandably don't want to trade him, teams will offer way more for Ayo.
Few teams interested in White, Bulls understandably want to move him, teams won't offer as much. https://t.co/PcqS7M5BB5
— Hardwood Paroxysm (@HPbasketball) February 2, 2026
Ideally, the Bulls move on from at least one of the two guards and try to stack draft capitol to rebuild. But with this franchise, you have no idea what is going to happen. The days leading into Thursday should be an interesting one.
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