Oct 29, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (11) goes to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Chicago Bulls plotting for Western Conference All-Star

Originally posted on ChiCitySports | By Nathan Yasis | Last updated Nov 27, 2025 12:57 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls are reportedly exploring ways to strengthen their center position as trade rumors swirl around the NBA well ahead of the February deadline. Sources indicate that Sacramento Kings standout Domantas Sabonis and Dallas Mavericks center Anthony Davis are among the players the team is monitoring.

Sources suggest that Bulls general manager Arturas Karnisovas, who hails from Lithuania, may target Domantas Sabonis in a trade this season, according to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line. There is also speculation that the team could pursue Anthony Davis to bring him back to Chicago. These possibilities are partly enabled by Nikola Vucevic’s trade-friendly contract.

“I’ve heard from more than a few rival executives who have noted Vucevic’s trade-friendly contract, plus the other expiring deals on Chicago’s books, which has led them to wonder aloud about the Bulls’ Lithuanian GM Arturas Karnisovas pursuing Sabonis. Similar curiosity about the Bulls as a potential suitor to try to bring Davis back to his native Windy City is also circulating,” Fischer wrote.

Will the Bulls pull the trigger on Domantas Sabonis?

Sabonis remains under a four-year, $186,016,000 contract with the Kings, collecting $46,504,000 this season. Beyond trade speculation, the Kings face a major setback with their offensive leader sidelined by a partial meniscus tear in his left knee. The team will reevaluate him in three to four weeks, leaving them without their central playmaker during a critical stretch when stability is essential.

The 29-year-old Lithuanian is a force on offense and the boards, elevating teammates with his passing, screens, and inside scoring. However, his defense limits his overall value. He lacks rim protection and struggles against fast, athletic penetrators. In today’s positionless NBA, centers cover extensive defensive territory, this weakness can be a major drawback.

Feb 3, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) shoots a free throw against the Chicago Bulls during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

On offense, teams regularly leave Sabonis open beyond the arc because he is a limited three-point threat, connecting on just 20% this season. While he can make midrange attempts, he rarely shoots them with enough consistency to pull defenders away.

For the Chicago Bulls, adding a player like Domantas Sabonis could be transformative. If general manager Arturas Karnisovas can navigate the trade market effectively, Sabonis could become a cornerstone in Chicago’s plans.

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