Buddy Hield Traded to Bulls from Hornets for Former Lottery Pick, New NBA Rumors Reveal
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Key Points:
- Buddy Hield has been traded again shortly after moving from the Atlanta Hawks to the Charlotte Hornets; the Hornets sent Hield and cash to the Chicago Bulls for Rob Dillingham.
- Hield, who split last season between the Golden State Warriors and Hawks, is under contract through next season with a $9.7 million cap hit and a $10 million player option for 2027-28.
- The Bulls are projected to exceed the salary cap after the trade but remain significantly below the luxury tax threshold, while the Hornets will reduce their luxury tax space to $25.6 million below the limit.
- Rob Dillingham, who has a $6.9 million cap hit for this season and an $8.8 million club option for next season, was previously traded from the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Bulls and has had limited playing time.
- The Hornets may use trade exceptions from previous deals to accommodate Dillingham’s contract and still need to adjust their roster to meet the 15-player limit by October 19.
