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  • Are the Bulls done making moves?

    Are the Bulls done making moves?

    Marc Eversley making some Bulls Moves
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    The Bulls look done making moves, but could there be one or two more moves done before the season starts? Chicago has been smart moves by bringing back Zach Lavine on a 5-year max contract deal and Derrick Jones Jr on a 2-year deal. They have brought in veterans of Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic. Last season, the Bulls selected Arizona guard Dalen Terry with their first-round pick to add to their guard depth.

    Depth became a significant problem for the Bulls last season when the COVID outbreak happened in December, and critical players of Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso went down with injuries, as well as Zach Lavine, who sat some games. The Bulls have a full roster of 15 players but could move on from a couple of players in the upcoming weeks or months to make some cap space.

    Chicago Bulls 2022-23 Depth Chart

    Point GuardShooting GuardSmall ForwardPower ForwardCenter
    Lonzo BallZach LavineDeMar DeRozanPatrick WilliamsNikola Vucevic
    Goran DragicAlex CarusoJavonte GreenDerrick Jones JrAndre Drummond
    Ayo DosunmuCoby WhiteTony Bradley
    Dalen TerryMarko Simonovic

    Too Much Depth?

    The Bulls next season, as of right, will start with seven guards, four forwards, and four centers. Javon Freeman-Liberty and Justin Lewis are on two-way contracts. So there is a slight chance Lewis and Liberty get minutes for the Bulls this season. Simonovic, Freeman-Liberty, and Lewis will spend most of the season with the Windy City Bulls. One question about the rotation is how minutes will rookie Dalen Terry get? In my opinion, Terry will get around 5-10 minutes, but who knows. Depth is significant for a playoff run and when injuries do occur. But I wonder what Billy Donavan’s plan will be heading into the 2022-23 season.

    Bradley or White Gone?

    Tony Bradley accepted his player to return to Chicago for the final year of his contract. He averaged 3.4 rebounds, 3.0 points and 0.6 blocks in 55 games last season and started in 7 games. But Bradley isn’t as good as Vucevic, Drummond and I would make the argument for Simonovic also. The question is how much trade value does Bradley have in the trade market. Bradley could get traded in a three-way trade or be in a package with Coby White possibly. Chicago is in need of depth at forward.

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    White, 22, will be entering the last year of his rookie deal. He has not gotten offered a rookie extension. At the guard positions, Coby White will likely get the least amount of minutes out of all the guards except for rookie Dalen Terry. There could be a possibility that White will get minutes as the sixth man to boost his trade value and get traded at the trade deadline. Also, there could be a situation where White is getting shopped around, but Marc Eversley and the Bulls front office haven’t found the right trade. I believe the Bulls are done making moves, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they did make one move to get some cap heading into the 2023 off-season. Bradley will be more likely to get shipped than White.

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  • Bulls suffer 101-69 blowout loss to Knicks

    Bulls suffer 101-69 blowout loss to Knicks

    Justin Lewis Bulls
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    After an impressive win last Friday, Chicago suffered their most significant loss in Summer League history at 32 points, 101-69. Ultimately, these game results won’t matter, but watching the game as Bulls was rough. Every Bull struggled shooting today except Carlik Jones, who shot 5-6 from the field. On the other side, New York becomes 2-0 and has won by at least 10 points in their two wins against Chicago and Golden State. Quentin Grimes led the Knicks with team-high 24 points, shooting 7-14 from the field. Jericho Sims had a double-double of 11 points and ten rebounds.

    Rough First Half for Chicago

    The Bulls started the game, missing their first 11 shots in the game. Chicago got their first point by a free throw by Carlik Jones with 5:52 left in the first quarter. Henri Drell got the Bulls their first made shot in the game with 2:55 left in the first quarter. The Bulls had 11 points in the first quarter and 13 points in the second quarter. By halftime, the Bulls were down by 35 points, 59-24. Chicago had more turnovers (13) than shots made (7). Those 13 turnovers led to 23 points for New York. Dalen Terry got his points at the free-throw line with 7:04 left in the first half, and Simonovic scored 0 points in the first half, which was very disappointing.

    Give credit to New York

    For the second straight game, the Knicks scored at least 25 points in the first quarter. Today against the Bulls, 27 points, shooting 60% from the field. They would finish the game, shooting 51.4% from the field. New York was more physical, which led to a 42-30 rebounding advantage and 42-26 points in the paint advantage. Simonovic had no chance against Sims, Simonovic got up 240 pounds, but that wasn’t enough to defend Sims in the post. There was more fun energy and talking on defense, unlike Chicago, who looked lost on the court.

    Dalen Terry brought energy in the third quarter

    Chicago had a couple of positives today, but those only came during the third quarter. After a Grimes three made the score 65-26, Terry led the Bulls on an 8-0 run. Terry scored 10 points and went 3-3 from the field. He made one three-pointer as well. Dalen Terry had a nice tomahawk dunk, but the Bulls were still down by at least 30 points. Terry showed true leadership and helped his teammates get some energy to win the third quarter 26-20. The third quarter was the only quarter Chicago scored above 20 points.

    Final Thoughts

    Work in Progress

    This game won’t matter years from now. But no team shouldn’t ever lose by 30+ points in any game. First Round pick Dalen Terry had another solid game, offensive and defensive. Carlik Jones played alright. Justin Lewis and Marko Simonovic will shine more with the Windy City Bulls later this year. Expect a better showing from the players and coaching staff on Tuesday against the Toronto Raptors.

    Knicks are contenders Championship

    The New York Knicks have enough NBA experience and defensive energy to win the 2022 Summer League Championship. The Knicks will look to possibly be one of the first teams to become 3-0. Quentin Grimes and Jericho Sims are becoming a solid duo on this Knicks Summer League squad. Sims and Grimes have a combined 87 games of NBA experience.

    Up Next

    Chicago will look to get to 2-1 on Tuesday against the Raptors, 4:00 CT, ESPN3

    New York will face Portland Tomorrow Night, 10:00 CT, ESPN2

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  • 2022 Summer League: Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Preview

    2022 Summer League: Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks Preview

    Marko Simonovic Chicago Bulls
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    The Chicago Bulls will look to become of the few 2-0 teams in the Summer League if they can get past the New York Knicks. Last Friday, Chicago completed a 16-point comeback against the Dallas Mavericks to become 1-0. Marko Simonovic had the game-winning free throw with zero’s on the clock. The Knicks are 1-0 and won in a blowout fashion against the Golden State Warriors, 101-88. Quentin Grimes led all scorers with 24 points.

    Match Details

    Fixture: Chicago Bulls vs New York Knicks | NBA Las Vegas Summer League 2022.

    Date & Time: Friday, July 8, 4:00 PM CT, 5:00 ET.

    Channel: ESPN2

    Venue: Cox Pavilion Las Vegas, NV.

    Keys to Bulls getting to 2-0 in Vegas

    1. Take Care of the Ball

    Against most teams, committing 21 turnovers will usually result in a loss. But that didn’t Friday afternoon for the Bulls. Given that it was their first game in a while for those guys, you have to give them a break. But with one game under their belt, it’s time to lock and take care of the ball. That includes Bulls 2022 first-round pick, Dalen Terry. Terry had game-high six turnovers. But remember, he is not a point guard and plays much better off the ball. Terry is not a finished product, but it’s also good to know where to improve once the Summer League ends. New York forced the Warriors to turnover the ball 23 times; turnovers will be one of many factors that will decide who wins this game.

    2. Play Consist for 40 minutes

    There were many moments for the Bulls Friday afternoon when they couldn’t find a way to score, and that allowed Dallas to go on runs. That includes the second quarter when Chicago scored only 12 points and allowed 30 points. Nobody would be able to beat the Bulls if they played as they did in the fourth quarter. At this same time, New York struggled in the second quarter, scoring 16 points in Friday’s game. But the Knicks responded with 35 points in the third quarter. Chicago can’t afford to fall behind once again.

    Key Players

    Bulls: Marko Simonovic

    Marko Simonovic is trying to make a name for himself in Vegas and wants to earn minutes off the bench next season on the Chicago Bulls. Simonovic is coming off a great game of 27 points and 13 rebounds, going 10-19 from the field. That includes a game-winning free throw. But the effort on the boards led to him winning the game for Chicago. Look out for Simonovic to respond from three after going 0-3 from the three.

    Knicks: Quentin Grimes

    Quentin Grimes led the Knicks with team-high 24 points shooting 8-21 from the field. But he struggled from three, shooting 4-14. When the Knicks exploded for 35 points in the third quarter, Grimes had 10 points and assisted on four buckets. Last season, Grimes averaged 6.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in 46 games with the New York Knicks. Also, Grimes started six games and scored 20+ points twice as a starter. Look for Dalen Terry to get his first defensive test against Quentin Grimes.

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  • Simonovic’s last-second free-throw lifts Bulls over Mavericks in OT, 100-99

    Simonovic’s last-second free-throw lifts Bulls over Mavericks in OT, 100-99

    Marko Simonovic gets game winner in OT to beat Mavericks, 100-99
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    Marko Simonovic finished his incredible performance of 27 points and 13 rebounds with a game-winning free throw to get the Bulls their first win of the 2022 Summer League against the Dallas Mavericks. After Simonovic got hot early, going 3-3, he struggled with shooting 2-9 for the rest of the first half. He went 5-7 from the field in the second half and OT.

    First-round pick (2022), Dalen Terry finished with 9 points, six assists, and five rebounds. For half of the game, Terry played like a point guard, but he was clearly better off the ball on offense. Two-Way contract player Justin Lewis had 8 points and five rebounds. Malcolm Hill had 18 points and six rebounds. Off the bench, Javon Freeman-Liberty had 11 points, shooting 5-9.

    For Dallas, Jaden Hardy and A.J. Lawson each had 28 points. No one else from the Mavericks couldn’t score in the double-digits. Hardy and Lawson were the most significant factors in Dallas getting a 16-point lead during the second half. But they couldn’t finish the deal in the fourth quarter and OT.

    Game of Runs

    To start the game, Chicago went on a 10-4 run within the first five and half minutes of the first quarter. Simonovic and Lewis scored all 10 points. Dallas slowly returned in the game and got their first lead with a Justin Gorham layup, 24-23, early in the second quarter. The Mavericks proceeded to go on a 23-10 run to take strong game command at halftime, 47-33.

    Chicago came out of halftime with a fight mentally and got another run of 12-3 to cut the Mavericks’ lead to 5, 50-45. A Javon Freeman-Liberty two-pointer gave the Bulls their first lead late in the third quarter since early in the second quarter. Dallas kept a double-digit lead until halfway through the fourth quarter. The Bulls stormed back with a 19-9 run. Simonovic and Hill scored 17 points out of those 19 points. That includes a Simonovic dunk with 21 seconds left in the game. Next possession, Hardy missed a possible game-winning shot.

    In OT, A.J. Lawson made a three to get a 97-94 lead with 49 seconds. But Chicago fought back with free throws by Hills and Simonovic. Lawson tied the game at 99-99 with a driving dunk with 14 seconds left in OT. Carlik Jones missed a possible Bulls game-winner, but Simonovic got fouled and made a game-winning free throw with 0 seconds left in the game.

    Final Thoughts

    A win is a win

    When you thought Chicago would get blown out, they proved you wrong. The Bulls survived and will now hope to become 2-0 on Sunday. Marko Simonovic deserves some minutes off the bench next season for the Bulls. The problem is that Chicago has too many centers with Vucevic, Drummond, and Bradley. Dalen Terry didn’t fill up the stat sheet, but he is not a finished product just yet. Terry will look to improve his ball-handling, even though he won’t play the point guard position next season in Chicago.

    Mavericks have to close out this game

    At the end of the day, it’s the Summer League. But you must finish games if you want any chance of making it to the pro level. Dallas had double-digit leads in the last three quarters. They were active and physical as a team but fell apart late in the game. The good news is that their second-round pick, Jaden Hardy played well with 28 points. Now they will look to get revenge on Monday against the Jazz.

    Up Next

    Chicago will face the New York Knicks on Sunday, 4:00 PM CT

    Dallas will try to bounce back against the Utah Jazz on Monday, 9:00 PM CT

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  • 2022 Summer League: Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Preview

    2022 Summer League: Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks Preview

    Dalen Terry Chicago Bulls
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    The Chicago Bulls will look to get their first win in their first 2022 NBA2k23 Summer League game against the Dallas Mavericks Friday afternoon. Some names Bulls fans might know well are 2022 first-round pick Dalen Terry, 2020 second-round pick Marko Simonovic, and Malcolm Hill. Simonovic spent most of the 2021-22 season with the Windy City Bulls. Malcolm Hill averaged 3.4 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.4 assists in 16 games in a Bulls uniform last season.

    Dallas sent their 2022 first-round pick to Houston in the Christian Wood trade. But on draft night, they got the draft rights to Jaden Hardy from Sacramento at the 37th pick. Another player to be paired with Hardy, Jalen Lecque, averaged 15.9 points per game while shooting 36.5 percent from 3 last season with the Wisconsin Herd (Milwaukee Bucks G League team). The 7’0″ big man from Michigan State, Marcus Bingham, averaged 9.3 points and 6.3 rebounds with the Spartans last season. Expect Bingham to be contributing big time on defense.

    Match Details

    Fixture: Chicago Bulls vs Dallas Mavericks | NBA Las Vegas Summer League 2022.

    Date & Time: Friday, July 8, 3:00 PM CT, 4:00 ET.

    Channel: ESPNU

    Venue: Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas, NV.

    Key Players

    Bulls: Dalen Terry

    The 2022 first-round Dalen Terry will finally have his game in a Chicago Bulls uniform. But after his first practice in Chicago, Terry got the award for being the “Most Competitive” for the first day of practice. Terry had competitive one-on-one drills and scrimmages against soon-to-be third-year forward Patrick Williams. Williams testing Terry in practice is a great sign to come. Expect Terry to be everywhere on the court Friday afternoon, but it’s unclear what his role will be in Las Vegas. The Arizona guard is versatile and is lengthy to guard positions 1-3 and sometimes the four position. Chicago Bulls 2022 Summer League Head Coach John Bryant said Terry has been working with shooting coaches before heading to Las Vegas.

    Mavericks: Jaden Hardy

    Dallas sent their 2022 first-round pick to Houston in the Christian Wood trade, so their only draft pick of the 2022 draft was Jaden Hardy. The 19-year-old Jaden Hardy signed with the NBA G League Ignite team last year to develop in the G League. He averaged 17.7 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.2 assists, shooting 35.1 percent from the field. Mavericks GM Nico Harrison comments on Hardy, “Super talented; he’s still raw – he’s young, so it’s going take a while. He was a second-round draft pick, but he can really score the ball at a high level.”

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    Prediction

    The Bulls vs. Mavericks will be a solid matchup to see which players will perform well and which team has gained team chemistry faster during their mini-training camp. I expect Chicago, with their competitiveness and mentally, will become 1-0 going into Saturday. Dalen Terry will have a solid showing, but don’t expect a great Hall of Fame performance; he is only 19 until July 12.

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  • Greatest Bulls Summer League Performances of All Time

    Greatest Bulls Summer League Performances of All Time

    Malcolm Thomas Chicago Bulls
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    With the Chicago Bulls starting their 2022 Summer League season tomorrow against the Dallas Mavericks in Las Vegas. It made me think about the best Bulls Summer League performances ever. The Summer League got created in 2002, and primarily rookies and second-year players would play. Though a couple of players has this list didn’t have a career, and when players played great in the Summer League, those performances will probably not translate to the NBA level. So with that, here are my top 5 Chicago Bulls Summer League Performances.

    5. Antonio Blakeney- July 11, 2018

    During the 2018 Las Vegas Summer League, Antonio Blakeney scored 28 points and got four assists in a 95-83 win over the Dallas Mavericks. Blakeney’s more impressive stat was going 100% from the free-throw line (10-10). He shot 7-13 from the field. After going down 27-15 at the end of the first quarter, Blakeney was a significant boost in not only the comeback during the second quarter but also some good moments during the second half to get the 12-point win.

    Nine days after the 28-point performance, Blakeney got a one-year deal to play for the Bulls. During the 2018-19 season, he averaged 7.3 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in 57 games. In his NBA debut, Blakeney scored 15 points off the bench in a 127–108 loss against the Philadelphia 76ers. Blakeney scored a career-high 22 points in a 107–105 loss to the Indiana Pacers on November 2, 2018. The 2018-19 season was his only season in the NBA.

    4. Patrick Williams- August 10, 2021

    After the 2020 Summer League got canceled (COVID), the fourth pick in the 2020 NBA draft, Patrick Williams, got his time to shine and show his talents during the 2021 Summer League. After losing game 1, Williams responded in game 2 with 30 points and seven rebounds in a 92-89 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The former Florida State forward shot 10-23 from the field and 6-6 from the free-throw line. During the third quarter, Willams was a significant factor in the Bulls’ comeback to overcome a 15-point deficit.

    After this 30-point performance, Williams averaged 9.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 0.9 assists in 17 games during the 2021-22 season. During the 5th game of the 2021-22 season, Willams got torn ligaments in his wrist that required surgery. That caused him to miss most of the season. But came back in April and finished the season strong with a 35-point performance against the Minnesota Timberwolves and appeared in his first postseason series against the Milwaukee Bucks.

    3. Bobby Portis- July 18, 2016

    Many people remember this Bulls vs. Timberwolves Summer League Championship Game because of Denzel Valentine’s game-winner. But the Bobby Portis performance show in that game was better. Portis finished the game with a double-double of 26 points and ten rebounds. He shot 11-21 from the field, including 4-7 from three. After a rough second quarter, Portis and the Bulls responded by outscoring Minnesota 27-16 in the third quarter.

    Portis played in 2 more full seasons before being traded to the Washington Wizards. He spent the 2019-20 season with the New York Knicks. Portis scored 16 points in a Game 6 NBA Finals win over the Phoenix Suns to help the Milwaukee Bucks win the NBA Championship in the 2020-21 season. In the 2021-22 season, Portis averaged 14.6 points, 9.1 rebounds, and 1.2 assists in 72 games.

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    2. Doug McDermott- July 13, 2014

    In a 103-76 blowout win against the Denver Nuggets, Doug McDermott dropped 31 points, shooting 7-12 from the field, including 5-9 from three in 27 minutes. McDermott went 12-12 from the free-throw line as well. McDermott’s 31 points are tied for the most points scored in a Summer League game by a Bull. On July 22, 2014, he signed his rookie contract with the Bulls after averaging 18.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in Las Vegas.

    McDermott was in Chicago for three seasons, averaging 8.2 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 0.7 assists in 161 games. On September 25, 2017, McDermott got traded to the New York Knicks. McDermott averaged 11.3 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists in 51 games in the 2021-22 season.

    1. Malcolm Thomas- July 15, 2013

    Someone who lots of Bulls fans doesn’t know is Malcolm Thomas. Thomas had 13 points and Summer-League best 22 rebounds in a 93-81 win over the Denver Nuggets. He played the most minutes in that game with 34 minutes. But that 22 rebound performance wasn’t enough to earn a roster, and he got waived on July 23, 2013.

    Thomas played in 7 games in the NBA with the Bulls and averaged 1.7 points, 1.6 rebounds, and 0.3 assists. After the 2013 Summer League, Thomas would go on play in 24 NBA games and averaged 2.3 points and 3.0 rebounds with the Utah Jazz, Cleveland Cavaliers, and Philadelphia 76ers.

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  • 2021-22 Season Grades: Lonzo Ball

    2021-22 Season Grades: Lonzo Ball

    Lonzo Ball Chicago Bulls
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    Offense

    After having a great final season with the New Orleans Pelicans, Lonzo Ball had another impactful season, even though his season was cut short to 35 games. Ball averaged 13.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.1 assists. He had career-highs in FG% at 42.3% and 3P% at 42.3%. When Ball scored more than 15 points, Chicago was 9-3.

    The two biggest offensive positives this season for Ball was getting out in transition and his three-shot ability. Ball will always look for outlet players and push the pace for his entire career. Chicago was 6th in the NBA at Fastbreak Points when Ball got hurt in early January. But the Bulls finished the season 14th by the end of the season without him. Ball’s three ability was a big question mark going into the 2021-22 season, but he responded well, increasing his season average from the 2020-21 season, which was at 37.8%. His biggest three-point shot of the season was the dagger in Brooklyn when he gave the Bulls a 110-105 lead with 16.9 seconds left in the game.

    Defense

    The biggest strength for Ball on defense was his ability to switch at any time. That includes switches onto some of the best forwards and centers of the NBA. In the 2021-22 season, Ball averaged a career-high in steals at 1.8 and blocks at 0.9. Ball finished the season with a defensive rating of 111.0, which was 3rd best on the team. Before the Ball injury, Chicago allowed 107.8 points per game. But for the rest of the season, the Bulls allowed 115.3 points per game.

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    Overall Grade

    The Bulls look like a complete team with Lonzo Ball in the lineup. Without Ball this season, Chicago had a 22-13 record and was at the top of the eastern conference during early January. But after Ball got his right knee hurt, the Bulls were 24-23 for the rest of the season. If Ball gets back to 100%, plays an entire season, and at most misses five games, Chicago can go deep in the postseason. Ball has not played more than 63 games in a season.

    Final Grade: B+

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  • Bulls 2022 Summer League Preview, Players to watch

    Bulls 2022 Summer League Preview, Players to watch

    Dalen Terry will be playing at the Summer League
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    What a fast turnaround with the NBA Finals ending 18 days ago; 11 days ago was the NBA Draft, and now three days away from the first Bulls 2022 NBA2k23 Summer League game. They will play against the Dallas Mavericks on Friday, July 8th, ESPN U, at 3 pm CT.

    Chicago has been busy during the off-season by adding solid veterans Andre Drummond and Goran Dragic; the Bulls also signed Zach Lavine to a five-year max contract. With their only draft pick in the 2022 NBA draft, the Bulls got Dalen Terry, who will be on the Bulls Summer League roster. Chicago lost their second-round pick due to tampering violations. Quick reminder, Patrick Williams and Ayo Dosunmu will not play in Las Vegas. John Bryant will be the head coach.

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    Must Watch Guys

    Dalen Terry

    The number one guy Bulls fan will need to watch starting on Friday will be the 2022 first-round pick, Dalen Terry. Terry had a breakout season at the University of Arizona, averaged 8.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and shot 50.2% from the field in his Sophomore year. He earned Pac-12 All-Defense last season as well. Terry has the potential to be a good two-player, which the Bulls need in the long term. He can create his shot and can guard positions 1 through 3.

    Marko Simonovic

    Simonovic, the second-round 2020 draft pick by the Bulls, has played in only nine games. He scored only one point in his NBA debut. But Simonovic appeared in 28 games with the Windy City Bulls in the 2021-22 season, averaging 17 points and 9.8 rebounds. He is a 6’11 power forward/center who got up now to 240 pounds and entered the NBA at 215 pounds. He will make some noise, but the question is whether or not he is ready for a bench role on the Bulls next season.

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    Sleeper Players

    Justin Lewis

    Lewis, a projected 2nd round pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, somehow went undrafted. The 6’7 Marquette forward averaged 16.8 points and 7.9 rebounds in his sophomore season. He earned the Big East Most Improved Player of the Year award and got first-team All-Big East last season. But now Lewis will get the opportunity to prove that Lewis should have had his name called on draft night.

    Ethan Thompson

    After going undrafted in the 2021 NBA Draft, Oregon State guard Thompson joined the Bulls for the 2021 Summer League. He averaged 8.6 points and 3.2 rebounds. A couple of weeks after the 2021 Summer League, Thompson got signed to a two-way and played in 34 games for the Windy City Bulls. In those 34 games, he improved with averages of 11.1 points, 3.7 rebounds and shot 41.9% from the field. Thompson will look to earn another two-way contract with the Bulls for the 2022-23 season.

    Schedule

    GameDateTime *Central TimeOpponent LocationBroadcast
    1July 83 PMVS Dallas MavericksThomas & Mack CenterESPNU
    2July 104 PMAt New York KnicksCox PavilionESPN2
    3July 124 PMAt Toronto RaptorsThomas & Mack CenterNBATV
    4July 145 PMAt Charlotte HornetsCox PavilionESPN2
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  • Goran Dragic joins Bulls on 1 year, $2.9M Deal

    Goran Dragic joins Bulls on 1 year, $2.9M Deal

    Goran Dragic
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    According to sources close to Shams Charnia, guard Goran Dragic and the Chicago Bulls have agreed on a one-year/$2.9M. With Dragic signing, Chicago is now at a full 15-man roster.

    Dragic averaged 7.5 points, 4.1 assists, and 3.1 rebounds in 21 games in the 2021-22 season. He played five games to begin the season with Toronto Raptors. But he sat out for more than half of the season for personal reasons. At the trade deadline, he got dealt in a trade to the San Antonio Spurs along with a 2022 first-round pick in exchange for Drew Eubanks, Thaddeus Young, and a 2022 second-round pick. After a buy-out with the Spurs, he signed a one-year deal with the Brooklyn Nets.

    In his 14-year career, Dragic has averaged 13.7 points, 4.8 assists, and 3.7 rebounds in 888 games. Dragic has been selected to one All-Star in his career and earned the Most Improved Player of the year award in 2014.

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    Chicago’s depth chart at the point guard position is Lonzo Ball, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, and now Goran Dragic. Dragic getting signed for the final roster spot means two things. First, playoff experience, he has averaged 14.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists in 60 games in the playoffs in his career. Second, Coby White will most likely get traded before the 2023 Trade Deadline. Out of those four players, White probably won’t get any minutes. But with questions marks about the health of Lonzo Ball, this signing could mean Ball will miss more time than expected.

    Overall, this signing was a good signing for the Bulls. Who would have thought that 12 years after Derrick Rose postered Dragic, Dragic would be a Bull in 2022.

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  • Lavine, Jones Jr stay in the Windy City

    Lavine, Jones Jr stay in the Windy City

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    Chicago was busy with the first full day of free agency earlier today; Zach Lavine and the Chicago Bulls have agreed on a 5-year/$215 Million max contract, according to Klutch Sports. According to ESPN sources, a couple of hours later, Derrick Jones Jr got a 2-year/6.6 Million contract to stay in Chicago.

    Lavine got the bag — 5 year/$215M

    Lavine, 27, has become a star in the league in the Windy City, where he arrived in the Jimmy Butler trade from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former UCLA guard has bloomed into a two-time All-Star and averaged 24.4 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 4.4 assists in 272 games in a Bulls uniform. Along with DeMar DeRozan, he was a significant factor in helping Chicago get back to the postseason for the first time since 2017. That postseason was also Lavine’s first postseason in his career.

    Coming off a gold meal in Tokyo with Team USA, Lavine averaged 24.4 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in 67 games during the 2021-22 season. Despite being hurt for the final five months with a knee injury that required surgery after the season. Lavine will hopefully get to play in the postseason next season fully healthy.

    Derrick Jones Jr — 2 year/$6.6M

    Many NBA executives thought Jones would go somewhere else, but he will be back in Chicago for at least one more season in the Windy City. He will have a player option in the second season of his contract. Jones Jr averaged 5.6 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 0.6 blocks in 51 games. He started in 8 games. It will be interesting to see how many minutes Jones will get off the bench next season.

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    “Chicago is my home,” Lavine said to NBC Sports Chicago. “I’m extremely excited. I appreciate the fans. And I’m ready to continue this winning process that we have going.” With 14 players under contract for next season, there will most likely be one more addition. Lavine’s max contract is a huge relief, but now they will need to start to figure out how to contend with other contenders who got better through free agency.

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