Rob Dillingham fourth‑year option decision deadline set for Oct. 31

The team-held fourth‑year option on Rob Dillingham must be exercised by Oct. 31, 2026; his performance in training camp, preseason and the start of the regular season will inform the decision.

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- Deadline: Bulls must decide by Oct. 31 whether to pick up Dillingham's fourth‑year option.
- If exercised: Dillingham would receive a reported $8.8 million salary for that fourth season.
- Evaluation window: training camp, five preseason games and the Bulls' first six regular‑season games are the opportunity to influence the team's choice.
- Exercising locks in salary and a roster spot for the 2027-28 projection year.
- Not exercising preserves payroll flexibility and could signal a longer developmental timeline or a move to non‑guarantee or G League assignments.
- Dillingham's early-season minutes and role during Splitter's evaluation period will be particularly important.

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