The Chicago Bulls announced a trade that sends former Marquette guard Kam Jones to the franchise, completing a deal that also shuffles future draft assets and adds cash considerations.
The agreement follows the Bulls' selection of Purdue guard Braden Smith with the 31st overall pick in the second round of the NBA Draft, a move that cleared cap space and opened a pathway for the new acquisition.
Jones’s College Legacy
Jones, who ranks second in Marquette’s all-time scoring list, brings a blend of playmaking and shooting that the Bulls hope will translate into a larger role next season.
During his most recent campaign with Indiana, Jones logged 4.4 points, 1.6 rebounds and 3.2 assists per game across 37 appearances, numbers that reflect a modest but steady contribution off the bench.
The former Golden Eagle signed a three-year contract with the Pacers last summer, with a team option for a fourth year, a deal that the Bulls now inherit as part of the trade.
Executives from the Bulls’ front office indicated that they intend to fast-track Jones’s development, including a stint in the Summer League in July, as a way to evaluate his fit alongside the team’s emerging core.
NBA insider Shams Charania first reported the transaction, noting that the move underscores Chicago’s willingness to blend youthful talent with strategic asset management.