Mike Conley and Jaden Ivey Traded to the Bulls in Three-Team Deal
The deal
With the trade deadline approaching, the Chicago Bulls have bolstered their backcourt in a three-team swap involving Detroit and Minnesota. The Bulls will receive guard Jaden Ivey and veteran Mike Conley, while Kevin Huerter and Dario Sari07 head to the Pistons. Detroit also picks up a protected 2026 first-round swap from Minnesota as part of the package.
Why it matters
For Chicago, this adds both upside and experience. Jaden Ivey was the No. 5 pick in 2022 and averaged around 16 points and 4.4 assists across his first three seasons. He’s been slowed by a recent knee issue and reduced minutes, but when healthy he gives the Bulls another dynamic option alongside Josh Giddey and Coby White. Mike Conley brings nearly two decades of veteran savvy; he’s likely to slide into a bench role where his shooting and playmaking can be valuable in close games.
The Pistons get a proven shooter in Kevin Huerter, who had been contributing about 10.9 points in roughly 23.6 minutes per game off the bench. Adding Huerter and Dario Sari07 gives Detroit more spacing and scoring options, and the extra future pick adds long-term flexibility.
Minnesota’s involvement nets them a future asset and some roster flexibility. The move could be a stepping stone to further adjustments as teams jockey for position before and after the deadline.
Overall, the trade shakes up several rotations: the Bulls beef up their guard depth and experience, the Pistons add shooting and a pick, and Minnesota gains flexibility for whatever comes next. Expect Conley to provide steady minutes off the bench while Ivey looks to regain his early-career form in a fresh setting.
