Bulls Seen as Open to Trades Ahead of Feb. 5 Deadline

Pressure from ownership, along with many expiring contracts, is pushing Chicago toward action.

Overview

League sources say Arturas Karnisovas has become more transparent in talks and more realistic in pricing since last season’s deadline.
Rival executives perceive the Bulls as open for business with the team at 19-21 and seven potential free agents after the season.
Karnisovas is described as facing internal pressure to correct what insiders call a pattern of passive decisions.
An active market that already moved Trae Young and features fresh chatter on Ja Morant and Jonathan Kuminga could create opportunities.
Players emphasize staying focused on performance, with Kevin Huerter saying trade speculation is not their concern, as recent activity follows last February’s LaVine deal.