Chicago Bulls Announced 21-Player Training Camp Roster
The team officially filled all available training camp spots ahead of the upcoming NBA preseason.
Updated on Sept. 26, 2026 in Basketball
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The Chicago Bulls have finalized their 21-player training camp roster. The group includes 14 full-time members, two players on two-way contracts, and five players signed to training camp agreements.
Why it matters
The roster announcement precedes Media Day and sets the stage for final evaluations before the regular season. The team continues to hold two open regular-season roster spots and one vacancy for a two-way contract.
The training camp roster is composed of 14 full-time players, five training camp contract signees, and two two-way contract athletes. The Bulls have scheduled five exhibition games to evaluate these players.
The players
Tiago Splitter
He serves as the head coach of the Chicago Bulls.
Bryson Graham
He is the lead executive for the Chicago Bulls organization.
The details
Under the direction of head coach Tiago Splitter and lead executive Bryson Graham, the organization filled all 21 available spots to maximize competition during the camp. These players will conduct practice sessions at the Advocate Center to prepare for the exhibition schedule.
Timeline
Training camp is scheduled to run from September 29 to October 4, 2026.
The Bulls play their first preseason game against the Phoenix Suns on October 7, 2026.
The regular season is scheduled to begin on October 21, 2026.
Season Trajectory
The current training camp roster reflects the standard team-building phase dictated by the NBA Collective Bargaining Agreement roster limits. This roster construction determines the team's flexibility as they navigate the competitive balance of the upcoming season.
With two regular-season roster spots and one two-way contract spot currently vacant, fans should expect heavy competition among the five training camp invitees. These exhibitions serve as the primary audition for players attempting to fill the remaining slots before the October 21 opener.
The takeaway
The team enters the preseason with specific roster flexibility, leaving room to adjust based on performance during the camp. Fans can monitor the final exhibition games to identify which players prove their value for the permanent roster.
What happens next
The Bulls will host training camp at the Advocate Center starting September 29, 2026, followed by their first preseason game at the United Center on October 7, 2026.
Further reading
For more updates on the team, visit the Chicago Basketball section.
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