Bulls sign former lottery pick to two-way contract before 2026-27 season

The Chicago Bulls added former lottery pick Jordan Hawkins to their 2026-27 roster on Monday, signing him to a two-way contract. The move came shortly after the franchise brought in top NBA Draft pick Caleb Wilson. Hawkins, a first-round pick by the New Orleans Pelicans in 2023, will reunite with Bulls executive Bryson Graham, who served as a part of the front office when Hawkins was drafted.

Prior to playing for the Pelicans, Hawkins excelled at UConn, earning All-Big East honors in 2023 and leading the team to a national title. He played for the Memphis Grizzlies for less than a month after being traded there from the Pelicans, but his tenure ended in October when both parties agreed to part ways. This signing allows the Bulls to add youthful energy and experience to the team, particularly alongside Wilson.