Overview
- Yabusele agreed to the three-year contract on Wednesday, July 8, according to league sources reported by HoopsHype and multiple outlets.
- The Chicago Bulls have effectively cut ties with Yabusele after his 26-game stint in 2025–26, clearing the path for him to return to Europe.
- The contract is reported to place Yabusele among the top three highest-paid players in European basketball, making financial terms a major factor in his decision.
- Yabusele averaged about 10.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 26 games with the Bulls and averaged roughly 8.3 points across the past two NBA seasons.
- His path from a 2016 Celtics first-round pick to success with Real Madrid and a standout 2024 Olympic run for France helped rebuild his market value and enabled moves via buyouts and a waived Knicks salary year.