2026 Free Agency

Zach Collins agrees to 2-year extension with Bulls

The Bulls keep center Zach Collins out of the market on a 2-year, $17 million extension that will keep him in Chicago.

From NBA.com News Services

July 1, 2026 3:29 AM

Zach Collins is reportedly returning to the Bulls with a fresh 2-year extension.

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The Bulls, with a fresh front office repositioning the roster, have opted to retain a frontcourt piece.

ESPN’s Shams Charania initially reported that Zach Collins will return to Chicago on a two-year, $17 million extension that keeps him with the team through the 2027-28 season. The Bulls confirmed the deal on Tuesday.

Originally acquired in a three-team deal at the 2025 trade deadline, Collins was limited to 10 games last season by toe surgery. He averaged 9.7 points and 5.6 rebounds in 18.4 minutes off the bench as the Bulls opened the season 6-4.