Chicago Bulls forward Lachlan Olbrich has officially left the NBA to play in Japan. On August 24, 2026, it was reported that Olbrich signed with Tokyo Alvark of the B.League, where he will play under coach Ryan Richman.
What happened?
Olbrich, the 22-year-old Australian star, revealed that Richman was among the reasons for why he signed with Tokyo Alvark. The main thing that made Tokyo Alvark so appealing was getting the chance to work with Ryan Richman, Olbrich said.
He's got a lot of confidence in my abilities, but also in my potential, so I believe he's going to help put me on the right path to get back to the NBA, which is where I feel I belong. I've always had an interest in the amazing culture and lifestyle in Japan, so I'm excited to now get to experience everything the country and league has to offer.
Lachlan Olbrich's Career
Lachlan Olbrich entered the 2025 NBA draft and was selected 55th overall by the Los Angeles Lakers. He was immediately traded to the Chicago Bulls and signed a two-way contract. In 37 games as a rookie, Olbrich averaged 2.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists, shooting 46.8% from the floor.
He also appeared in seven games for the Windy City Bulls in the NBA G League, where he put up 17.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 5.1 assists on 58.6% shooting from the field. Before signing with Tokyo Alvark, Olbrich played for the Golden State Warriors in the Summer League.
Chicago Bulls This Offseason
The Chicago Bulls have had a busy offseason, with several players leaving the team. In addition to Lachlan Olbrich, the Bulls also lost Anfernee Simons, Collin Sexton, Yuki Kawamura, and Mouhamadou Gueye. Simons signed with the Philadelphia 76ers, while Sexton joined the Los Angeles Lakers.
Kawamura played for the Indiana Pacers in the Summer League but ended up signing an Exhibit 10 deal with the Los Angeles Clippers. Gueye was traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a four-team deal. The Bulls' last result was a 149-128 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on April 13, 2026, and they have lost their last four games, with a recent form of 1W-0D-4L.
The Bulls made some significant signings, including Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the draft, acquiring Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets, and signing free agent All-Star Norman Powell. With these new additions, the Bulls are looking to improve their performance in the upcoming season.
