Bulls signal former lottery choose to two-way contract earlier than 2026-27 season

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The Chicago Bulls are building beyond top NBA Draft pick Caleb Wilson. The franchise and head coach Tiago Splitter added to their 2026-27 roster Monday. By bringing in former draft lottery choice Jordan Hawkins.

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The former New Orleans Pelicans first rounder agreed to a two-way contract Monday, with league insider Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype revealing the transfer. But Hawkins will link back up with a familiar name.

“Hawkins reunites with Bulls government Bryson Graham. Who was part of the entrance workplace with the New Orleans Pelicans when Hawkins was drafted 14th general within the 2023 NBA Draft,” Scotto posted on the social media web site X, previously Twitter.

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The 24-year-old arrived to the league following a stellar profession at UConn. Including incomes All-Big East honors in 2023, plus profitable the nationwide title that season underneath Dan Hurley.

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Hawkins performed his first three seasons with the Pelicans, however began only one recreation within the 2025-26 season. He finally landed with the Memphis Grizzlies on Sept. 8 in a multi-player deal that also involved former Bulls star Taj Gibson landing in New Orleans.

However, Hawkins’ Grizzlies experiment became short-lived, as he and the franchise agreed to half methods again on Oct. 2. That transfer allowed Hawkins to discover different choices as soon as he cleared the NBA waiver wire.

So now he’ll add a mixture of youth and expertise for Splitter and his crew. That consists of teaming with the prized North Carolina star and prime 5 lottery choose Wilson.

Chicago severed ties with earlier coach Billy Donovan following a 31-51 season. Donovan spent six seasons with the crew.