Jaylen Sellers came into Bulls Summer League with a clear mission, and he made it plain after Chicago’s first half against the Washington Wizards on Tuesday: defense is the priority.
“I want to be one of the best defenders in this league, and that is what I am going for,” he said, per NBA on Prime.
he took some unnecessary criticism after game one, but I really like Jaylin Sellers pic.twitter.com/PFhRMZYa3V
— Ross Pins (@chisportsross) July 15, 2026
That kind of ambition fits the way Sellers has already started to show himself in Las Vegas. The 23-year-old, who signed a two-way deal with Chicago after going undrafted, has drawn praise for his on-ball defense and his ability to handle multiple positions. At 6-foot-6, he brings the kind of size and flexibility that can matter on that end, even if the defensive side of his game is still developing.
Against Washington, Sellers had 9 points and a rebound by halftime as the Bulls went into the break down 37-36. It was another step in a Summer League run that has already given Chicago a look at what he can bring.
Sellers first got on the floor for the Bulls on Monday against the Utah Jazz, finishing with 13 points, 4 rebounds and 2 blocks in an 80-63 loss.
The scoring isn’t the whole story with him, though. In his final season at Providence, Sellers averaged 18.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game while shooting 47.3% from the field and 42.9% from 3-point range. That production earned him All-Big East Second Team honors.
For a Bulls team still searching for a stronger defensive identity, Sellers offers a different kind of intrigue. If his defense keeps climbing, he could become a useful piece for Chicago, especially alongside Caleb Wilson, whose size, length, athleticism and physicality give him a chance to make noise in that same area.
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