Caleb Wilson will likely make the Bulls an exciting team to watch from day one, but that doesn't mean Bryson Graham should be looking to immediately turn Chicago into a contender. The Bulls' executive vice president of basketball operations should be prioritizing acquiring future draft capital, and there are several veterans on his roster who can help him achieve that goal.

Here are the five most likely Chicago Bulls to be traded this season — whether at the February trade deadline or prior:

Remaining Contract: $9.5 million in 2026-27

Jalen Smith will be one of the most sought-after role players on the trade market. After flaming out as a top-10 pick with the Suns, "Stix" has reinvented his career between his time with the Pacers and the Bulls. In 53 games last season — including 21 starts — Smith averaged 10.2 points per game and shot 37.3% on a career-high 4.2 three-point attempts per game.

Smith's combination of floor-stretching ability and interior size will make him an ideal trade target for playoff teams that are looking for more depth.

Remaining Contract: $21.5 million in 2026-27, $22.6 million in 2027-28 (Team Option)

Graham's deal with Norman Powell in free agency this offseason caught many by surprise. The 33-year-old All-Star doesn't quite fit the youth-centered model that Chicago is rebuilding around, but his 1-and-1 contract with a team option should give Powell the opportunity to prove he's a playoff team's "missing piece." Powell is a career 40% three-point shooter and averaged 21.7 points on 38.0% from deep last year. I'm looking at you, Detroit Pistons.

Remaining Contract: $8.0 million in 2026-27, $8.0 million in 2027-28 (Team Option)

Tre Jones is coming off his best NBA season, in which he averaged 14.1 points, 5.4 assists and 3.1 rebounds per game. The 26-year-old is best suited coming off the bench, but was forced into the starting lineup for 41 games last season due to various Bulls injuries. Like Powell, Jones' 1-and-1 contract structure — and only $8 million salary — will make him appealing for a playoff team, especially one desiring more ball security.

Remaining Contract: $11.8 million in 2026-27

A former top-five pick by the Cavaliers, Isaac Okoro is playing for his next contract this season. Okoro's 33.0% three-point accuracy was the lowest since his rookie year and the wing defender averaged 2.6 fouls per game. Barring a bounce-back season, the most likely outcome for Okoro is to match salaries in a trade for a team struggling with financial flexibility.

Remaining Contract: $8.5 million in 2026-27, $8.5 million in 2027-28 (Team Option)

You may be wondering why Patrick Williams did not make the list, but in order to be traded, there has to be another team willing to trade for you. With three years and $54 million left on his contract, there is virtually no way that Williams gets moved unless the Bulls attach draft capital to a deal, which seems unlikely.

Zach Collins turns 29 in November and has proven to be a serviceable NBA big man. He appeared in just 10 games last year due to injury, but averaged 9.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game on 57.8% shooting and 42.9% from deep in the limited action. Collins could provide frontcourt depth to a team looking to sneak into the postseason, and his team option gives control to whichever organization acquires him.