The blockbuster 2023 NBA draft will kick off in New York City on Thursday night — and as of today, the Chicago Bulls will not have a single pick. The Bulls traded away the bulk of their draft stock in recent years, which could lead to an anticlimactic draft night. If the team doesn’t make a move to secure a draft pick, this will be the first time the franchise hasn’t participated in the NBA draft since 2005. Here’s how the Bulls got to this point. 1.