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Powell’s Role in Bulls’ Draft Lottery Play | Chicago Bulls News
- Published
- August 17, 2026
- Duration
- 1:31
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- Last updated
- Aug 19, 2026
Discusses basketball.
Summary
The Chicago Bulls just pulled off a bold move, signing veteran guard Norman Powell to a two-year, $45M deal with a team option — setting up a potential trade deadline gamble. But with a brutal early schedule pitting them against playoff teams, Powell might be their lifeline. The NBA’s new lottery rules punish the worst teams, and Chicago’s draft hopes hin…
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The Chicago Bulls just pulled off a bold move, signing veteran guard Norman Powell to a two-year, $45M deal with a team option — setting up a potential trade deadline gamble. But with a brutal early schedule pitting them against playoff teams, Powell might be their lifeline. The NBA’s new lottery rules punish the worst teams, and Chicago’s draft hopes hinge on avoiding the bottom three. If they’re struggling badly by December, trading Powell could backfire — he might be exactly what they need to
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- basketball