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The 2025-26 NBA trade deadline is just over 24 hours away on Thursday afternoon and the Chicago Bulls have remained active after making two trades already on Tuesday.
Speaking of those two deals, the Bulls pulled off a trade with the Detroit Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves. That deal brought in talented guard Jaden Ivey from the Pistons and Mike Conley from the Timberwolves, while shipping out Kevin Huerter and Dario Saric.
In the second trade of the day, Chicago acquired Anfernee Simons and a second-round pick from the Boston Celtics in exchange for Nikola Vucevic and a second-round pick.
Clearly, the Bulls are not being shy with the trade deadline coming up quickly. It also doesn’t sound like the franchise is done wheeling and dealing.
Chicago Bulls Discussing Trade with the Indiana Pacers
According to a report from longtime NBA insider Jake Fischer, Chicago and the Indiana Pacers have been discussing a deal revolving around Bennedict Mathurin and Ayo Dosunmu.
“League sources say that there has been some tangible discussion this week between Chicago and Indiana on a possible Dosunmu-for-Bennedict Mathurin swap,” Fischer wrote. “Yet it’s unclear what affect the Bulls’ Tuesday business might have on those talks.”
Seeing two division rivals come together on a big trade involving a former No. 5 overall pick doesn’t happen all the time. Mathurin, who at one point was expected to develop into a star with the Pacers, would be a very intriguing addition for the Bulls.
That being said, Chicago would be taking a gamble on losing Mathurin quickly. He is in the final year of his rookie deal and will become a restricted free agent this offseason. Either the Bulls would need to re-sign him, match a big contract, or let him walk.
At the very least, this situation is one worth monitoring closely as the deadline heats up.
What Would the Bulls Be Getting in Bennedict Mathurin?
Mathurin is just 23 years old and is playing in his fourth NBA season. His play style has never seemed to fit well within Indiana head coach Rick Carlisle’s system.
So far during the 2025-26 campaign, Mathurin has played in 28 games and made 24 starts. He has averaged 17.8 points per game to go along with 5.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists, while shooting 43.3 percent from the floor and 37.2 percent from three-point range.
Throughout his young career, Mathurin has been a pure scorer. He’s not much of a creator for his teammates, but he can create his own shot at an elite level. Mathurin also finds ways to get to the free throw line at a high level.
Whether or not this deal gets done or not remains to be seen. However, it’s a trade that could make sense for both parties involved if the Pacers decide they don’t want to pay Mathurin long-term.