The Charlotte Hornets and Chicago Bulls agreed to a trade on Saturday just weeks before the start of the new season. Both organizations are swapping around their backcourts, as the deal involves Rob Dillingham and Buddy Hield.

Reports indicate that Dillingham is heading to Charlotte, and Hield is going to Chicago, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The Hornets are also sending the Bulls cash in the trade.

The Bulls are sending Rob Dillingham to the Hornets in exchange for Buddy Hield and cash consideration, per @ShamsCharania. pic.twitter.com/00uc5HbLAZ

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) September 26, 2026

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