Malik Monk
For the Chicago Bulls, Malik Monk may be the most attractive option in this entire piece. Unlike Buddy Hield or Joe Harris, he’s a free agent this summer.
The cost of trading for the other two may prove prohibitive to the Bulls. In that event, Monk would be a perfect target.
Assessing his market value is a little tricky. He took a small, one-year deal to play with the Los Angeles Lakers last season. It was an interesting decision for the then 23-year-old. Obviously, he valued the opportunity to contend over financial stability.
If you watched the Lakers in 2021-22, you know how that turned out.
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Don’t blame it on Malik Monk. He had a solid season, averaging 13.8 points per game on 39.1% shooting from long range. He probably won’t be cheap for the Bulls either, but at least they won’t have to send out pieces to acquire him.
If they can clear the cap space, they ought to offer him a contract.