The Chicago Bulls have been one of the most interesting teams since the NBA trade deadline in the middle of the season. This is because of their moves and the direction they are going against what was originally thought. This can continue despite the late point of the offseason we are currently in.
The Bulls decided not to sell at the NBA trade deadline but instead made a deal to acquire Nikola Vucevic from the Orlando Magic. This showed that the team was interested in competing right away.
Zach LaVine is still in town to lead the offense and can help Chicago get to the postseason in the Eastern Conference. This means the Bulls have a core to build around, and that is what happened this offseason.
The front office went into negotiations immediately once free agency began. They pulled off two sign-and-trade deals to lengthen the lineup and add some more star power. It began when they acquired Lonzo Ball from the New Orleans Pelicans. He was one of the big names on the market, and Chicago was aggressive in pursuit.
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Later in the offseason, DeMar DeRozan was acquired from the San Antonio Spurs when they looked to unload a veteran. After moving Lauri Markkanen to the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Bulls, all of a sudden, look very different.
The Chicago Bulls have expectations heading into the season, and that will continue if they can add some more pieces to improve the bench. Here are three potential free-agent targets that could help Chicago take that next step moving forward.
