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Bulls Trade Ayo Dosunmu to Timberwolves

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The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired Ayo Dosunmu from the Chicago Bulls in a four-player trade, sources confirmed. The deal also includes Julian Phillips heading to Minnesota, while the Bulls receive Rob Dillingham, Leonard Miller, and four second-round draft picks. This move strengthens the Wolves' backcourt with a versatile player.

Dosunmu is in the final year of a three-year, $21 million contract and will become an unrestricted free agent. The Bulls are rebuilding, having traded several key players this week. Dosunmu is averaging a career-high 15.0 points on 51% shooting, including 45% from three-point range. Chicago has been extremely active ahead of the trade deadline.

The Bulls, currently 10th in the Eastern Conference, continue their roster overhaul. They've already traded Coby White, Nikola Vucevic, and others. Dillingham, drafted in 2024, didn't get much playing time in Minnesota. With the trade deadline approaching, Chicago is still looking to add frontcourt help.

The Timberwolves are making a push to contend in the Western Conference. Acquiring Dosunmu adds depth and scoring. The Bulls, meanwhile, are focused on acquiring assets for the future. The flurry of trades indicates a major shift in the Bulls' roster strategy, setting the stage for a new era.