Why the Trail Blazers Won't Have a First-Round Pick in the 2026 NBA Draft

Chicago Bulls Land 1st-Round Pick After Portland Trail Blazers Make Playoffs

The Chicago Bulls have acquired a first-round pick after the Portland Trail Blazers officially clinched a playoff spot.

Now that Bulls have captured second first-round pick what can they do?

In watching Portland down the Suns late Tuesday night, the Bulls can convey a first-round pick to come out of the Lauri Markkanen trade from back in 2021. What might that look like? Here are three possibilities.

Why the Trail Blazers won't have a first-round pick in the 2026 NBA draft

Portland's playoff berth means the Blazers will send their first-round pick to Chicago, finally closing the book on a 2021 trade for Larry Nance Jr.

Chicago Bulls Land Second First-Round Pick in Deep 2026 NBA Draft

The Portland Trail Blazers did the Chicago Bulls a huge favor on Tuesday night and handed them a second first-round pick in a very deep draft.

Chicago Bulls get another 1st-round draft pick as the Portland Trail Blazers win play-in tournament game

The Chicago Bulls will receive either the 15th or 16th pick in the NBA draft, depending on which team advances as the No. 8 seed in the Western Conference playoffs.

What’s the Best Draft Strategy for Bulls with Two First Round Picks? | CHGO Bulls Podcast - CHGO Sports

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss possible draft strategies for the Chicago Bulls now that they acquired an additional first round pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. Thanks to the Portland Trail Blazers winning the 7th seed in the Western Conference playoffs, the Bulls finally get the pick owed to them since 2021 in the Lauri Markkanen trade. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb debate which strategies and approaches the Bulls should have on draft night. What if…