Chicago Bulls bring back center on two-year deal

Mar 19, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Zach Collins (12) grabs a rebound against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at PHX Aena. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

Chicago Bulls bring back center on two-year deal

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Zack Pearson | Last updated Jul 1, 2026 12:56 AM ET

Add us as a preferred source on Google

The NBA’s free agency period is officially open, one week after the draft has been completed. With the next step of the offseason here, teams are looking to improve their rosters.

For the Chicago Bulls, they are in a rebuild. It’s up to new Executive Vice President Bryson Graham to build the roster back up and after they took Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain, they are hoping to add pieces via free agency.

While it was quiet for the Bulls in the first few hours of free agency, Chicago made a move to bring back a potential key piece of their rotation.

Chicago Bulls re-sign Zach Collins

Per Shams Charania, the Bulls have agreed to a two-year deal with center Zach Collins. The center has spent the last season and a half in Chicago after being traded there from Portland.

Free agent center Zach Collins has agreed to a two-year, $17 million contract extension to stay with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/alhbQe7gbk

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 1, 2026

While it’s a two-year deal, beat reporter K.C. Johnson is reporting that the second year comes with a $17M with team option. Collins is a solid depth piece that will provide some key time in the paint for the Bulls. Chicago did acquire Nic Claxton via a trade and does need depth in the post to fill out the roster.

In 2025, Collins averaged 8.6 points, 6.7 rebounds, and 2.1 assists in 28 games. Last season, he missed the first month of the season with an injury. He then suffered a season-ending toe injury in February. He averaged 9.7 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game in just 10 appearances.

This article first appeared on ChiCitySports and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: