Bulls Trade Cash in NBA Draft

Chicago Bulls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

The Chicago Bulls pulled off another savvy draft move, sending their 38th pick to the Pacers for Kam Jones, future pick swaps, and cash—yes, actual money. It’s not the first time they’ve done this; fans joke it’s practically a tradition. Across the draft, about ten trades included cash, a legal tool teams use to sweeten deals without touching the salary cap. For 2025-26, teams can send up to $7.96 million, which doesn’t count against the cap—though luxury-tax teams face stricter limits. Cash can buy second-round picks, not firsts, and the amount and timing are negotiated privately between…