Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu prepares to face his former and hometown team, the Chicago Bulls, for the first time since his trade 283 days ago at the 2026 NBA trade deadline. Speaking ahead of the matchup, Dosunmu emphasized his competitive mindset, stating, “I’m excited just to go out there and be able to compete.” He clarified that his focus remains entirely on the present, noting, “Everything that happened in the past is in the past. … I’m in a great situation, you know. I love it here, and I’m trying to just, you know, keep stacking, keep stacking wins.”
The Chicago native puts his past behind him to chase wins in Minnesota.
The six-year NBA veteran, who spent parts of five seasons with Chicago, averaged 10.9 points per game on an efficient 60 true shooting percentage during his tenure with the Bulls. Now in Minnesota, Dosunmu views every game as an opportunity to compete at his highest level. “Each and every time, whatever the game on the schedule it is, I always go out there and compete my hardest and try to do whatever it takes to win,” he explained. “So it’s not different than tonight.”
Dosunmu’s return to Chicago comes at a critical moment for the Bulls, who are currently reeling from recent setbacks. The team recently lost young star Caleb Wilson to a broken hand injury, adding to their struggles. Despite the emotional weight of facing his alma mater, Dosunmu remains laser-focused on helping the Timberwolves secure a victory. His commitment to “keep stacking wins” underscores his adaptation to his new role and his determination to succeed in Minnesota.
Source: Yahoo Sports
