Bulls Fill in Some Gaps by Reportedly Signing Jaylin Sellers, Tobe Awaka After Draft
Bulls Fill in Some Gaps by Reportedly Signing Jaylin Sellers, Tobe Awaka After Draft
The Chicago Bulls have inked two players to two-way contracts following the conclusion of the 2026 NBA Draft. Elias Schuster|
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Chicago BullsArizona WildcatsProvidence FriarsThe Chicago Bulls threw fans for a loop in the second round of the NBA Draft.
Coming into the day with two picks at No. 38 and No. 56, new lead executive Bryson Graham would finish the draft without adding a single additional player. Instead, he traded away both selections.
The first deal was struck shortly before the draft started, sending the No. 56 pick to Los Angeles for cash considerations. In other words, a tale as old as time in Chicago. The second transaction surprisingly came when the Bulls were on the clock. While they were the ones to select Purdue's Braden Smith, the guard was sent to the Indiana Pacers in exchange for Kam Jones, two second-round pick swaps, and more cash.
All things considered, it was a rather underwhelming end to what started as an electric draft. But this also marked only the beginning of what is expected to be a very busy offseason. The Bulls still have $30+ million in cap space to spend, as well as a young roster that is anything but set in stone. There are also always undrafted free agents who find a home, and it turns out two have already made their way to the Bulls.
According to 247 Sports, both Tobe Awaka of Arizona and Jaylin Sellers of Providence have inked two-way contracts with the Bulls.
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Lack of shooting has been a topic of conversation following the Bulls' first round, but Bryson Graham has finally added a long-range threat.
Jaylin Sellers is wrapping up his fifth season in college, where he was among the best shooters in basketball. Sellers drained 5.6 attempts a night at a 42.9 percent clip, averaging 18.3 points per game for the Friars. The guard also possesses some good positional size at six-foot-five with a 205-pound frame.
So, why didn't he hear his name called? Sellers isn't the most dynamic athlete. It's hard to envision him creating much for himself at the next level and holding his own defensively. Plus, when he does have the rock, he isn't a very creative playmaker.
Still, every team needs a three-point specialist, and Sellers will now have a chance to prove that he can be that for the Bulls.
As for Tobe Awaka, he gives Bryson Graham another big body with an extremely physical play style. Awaka averaged 9.1 rebounds a night for the Arizona Wildcats with his monstrous six-foot-eight, 250-pound build. He also shot 58.7 percent from the field, consistently overpowering players down low to finish second-chance points.
Exhibit A:
TOBE AWAKA OMG 😳#MarchMadness @ArizonaMBB pic.twitter.com/c9sTtdB9yX
— NCAA March Madness (@MarchMadnessMBB) March 27, 2026
Awaka does not space the floor and doesn't offer much offensive versatility. Not to mention, he will not have the height advantage in most frontcourt matchups. But Awaka has the kind of strength to turn into a real difference-maker in the right situations. Overall, it's a very fun flyer for Bryson Graham, who continues to set a whole new tone for this franchise with athleticism and physicality.
With that said, remember that both Sellers and Awaka are going to be inked to two-way deals. Not only are these pretty interchangeable and could be swapped out by the start of the season, but it also means they will likely spend the majority of their time in the G-League. Nevertheless, you never know who could breakout and earn a full-time roster spot in the future!
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ELIAS SCHUSTERElias Schuster is a sports journalist and content creator from the northern suburbs of Chicago. A graduate from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, he has covered the Bulls since 2019-20 and previously served as the editor of BN Bulls at Bleacher Nation. He has been the Publisher for Bulls On SI since December of the 2025-26 season. When he isn't obsessing over hoops, Elias spends his time obsessing over practically every other sport – much to his wife's dismay. He also loves strolling the streets of Chicago for the best cozy bar or restaurant to set up shop and write his next article.
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Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price subsidising their life by livestreaming
Venezuela Fury and her husband Noah Price look to be making their own way in the world by raking it in from their lucrative social media accounts.
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury, 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year.
Since getting married and moving in together the couple have been earning thousands of pounds a month, livestreaming their life as newlyweds in their static caravan in the East Riding of Yorkshire.
And fans can't get enough of their regular life updates on TikTok and Kick, which have proved to be very profitable for the pair.
They look to be supporting themselves after Noah denied that he was given £5million by Venezuela's family as a wedding gift.
Despite his wife's huge family wealth, an estimated combined £160 million, Noah recently told his Kick followers that he 'pays for everything' for the couple.
Making light of the claims about Venezuela's millionaire financial status, Noah said: 'I actually pay for everything unfortunately. You'd expect the millionaire to pay for it wouldn't you.'
Venezuela Fury and Noah Price are earning thousands livestreaming their caravan life - after her new groom insisted he pays all the bills and denied he had £5m handout from her dad
The influencer daughter of Tyson and Paris Fury , 16, has become an internet sensation after tying the knot with her husband Noah, 19, earlier this year
Venezuela then asked their fans: 'Do you think I am a millionaire?'
Noah joked: 'She isn't a secret millionaire guys', before she broke into song and sang: 'But I live like a millionaire!'
But it seems according to estimated calculations from their social media work, Noah and Venezuela can more than afford to support themselves.
Noah has been livestreaming on platforms such as Kick and TikTok, where viewers can send paid gifts or donations.
He was previously encouraging viewers to send gifts on his honeymoon during livestreams, suggesting this is one revenue stream.
Both Noah and Venezuela have built substantial followings on Instagram and TikTok. They can potentially earn money through sponsored posts, brand collaborations, affiliate links and creator payouts.
Kick allows its creators to take home 95 per cent of the £4.99 subscription cost that fans pay.
Streamers keep 100 per cent of direct tips and donations, minus minor standard payment processing fees.
It is unclear how many subscribers Noah currently has because this information is hidden, but he does have 7,200 followers which is publicly viewable.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million.
An industry insider has suggested Noah is making around £400 per video on TikTok, while Venezuela is likely to make £2,000 due to her following count of 1.3 million
In one video on their honeymoon, Noah asked his followers if they'd give them some more gifts now that they were married.
In a TikTok live viewed by 20,000 he said: 'Keep liking our videos people, keep sending gifts.'
After saying thank you to several of his followers he joked they should stick around on the livestream and 'watch Venezuela punch me in the mouth'.
The other half of the honeymooning couple said: 'I am, honestly!'
Noah previously confirmed that the pair don't share their finances after they were asked whether they have a shared bank account.
'She earns her money, I earn mine,' said Noah, as Venezuela joked: 'Yeah, what you gonna do about it.'
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'.
Meanwhile Venezuela is being eyed up by executives for a fly on the wall TV series.
Noah went on to debunk the rumour that Tyson gave him £5million when he tied the knot with his daughter as he insisted: 'No Tyson did not give me £5million'
Boasting 1.3 million TikTok followers, Venezuela is already entertaining fans with her honest musings and candid moments, from cooking to kitting out her and Noah's static caravan home.
And following the success of the Netflix series At Home With The Furys, it is no wonder bosses are wanting to draw on the Fury popularity.
A TV insider said: 'The couple are not A-list celebrities but everyone has become obsessed with their love story.
'People are genuinely intrigued by them. Whether it’s the fact they have married so young, Venezuela’s famous family or their gypsy lifestyle, they have the ‘X factor'.
'Several TV executives think a proper fly-on-the-wall series following their lives as newlyweds in the gypsy community would be fascinating,' they told The Sun.
It is thought Netflix would be likely to produce the series due to their already established relationship with the Furys.
Venezuela's representatives told The Daily Mail: 'We have many offers on the table regarding Venezuela which we are discussing.'
