Bulls receive Jaden Ivey from Pistons for Huerter, Saric

The Chicago Bulls are receiving guard Jaden Ivey from the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. 

Full trade details include Ivey and Minnesota’s Mike Conley going to Chicago, while Huerter and Saric will go to Detroit. The Pistons are also reportedly receiving a 2026 first-round pick swap from Minnesota.

ANALYSIS: The Bulls and the Pistons address their positional need in this trade for guards. Chicago will acquire Ivey, a young guard with loads of potential who was drafted 5th overall in 2022, to add more talent around Josh Giddey and Matas Buzelis. The Pistons on their end, finally end a saga with Ivey as they try and compete for a championship this season. They get a sharpshooter in Huerter to help space the floor for stars Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren.

For the Timberwolves, this move represents a flexible one outside of another trade to create space around the 1st apron of tax as they are reportedly pursuing a certain superstar in Milwaukee who is available to be traded.