Bulls Remaining Roster Spot Discussion

[WindyCityBorn]

Someone 6’9” or taller that can play play good interior defense.

[Red8911]

all in for Meyers Leonard too...

Dude was solid for the Heat a couple years ago...A very good backup plan if Vuc goes down with an injury. Local kid.

Bring him home AK!

This.best candidate by mile. Nothing wrong with him except that story. And stories dont play basketball. So no care. I watched too many Nice good guys who are terrible or slow in Bulls uniform.

People act like they dont make mistakes. Leonard would be a great addition to this team.

If he was a better player no one would really care but since it’s Meyers Leonard he was easily cancelled by the NBA. It’s total bs.Last year Harrel called Doncic a bch ass white boy but the NBA didn’t care and let it slide lol.

[gobullschi]

Millsap to the Bulls could be our next move. Bulls will most likely use the BAE on him instead of making a sign and trade. Vanderbilt is another player we could target specially in a sign and trade.

Vanderbilt to me, and or Milsap would be cherry on top of the most exciting bulls offseason in such a long time.

Paul Millsap would be a great mentor for Patrick Williams and can help the Bulls win-now, however, I would be shocked if he chose to sign with the Bulls. At the point in his career, he’s chasing rings and the Nets are the clear favorites.

Were the Bulls ever tied to Jarred Vanderbilt or was it board speculation based on Markkanen/Minnesota rumors?

[Muzbar]

I would prefer to sign a C/PF type with some shot blocking ability. Noah Vonleh fits the bill IMO for vet minimum.

I’d wait until later in the season when an opportunity presents itself to either use the Theis $5M TPE or scan the buyout market and have the BAE ready, unless something too good to pass up comes along sooner (Jarred Vanderbilt for instance).

Count me in on the Vonleh train! Only 26, 6'10", long, can block shots and stretch the floor a little bit and can play either PF or C.

I won't be upset if we get Millsap either, nothing wrong with a savvy vet.

Those are my top 2 choices.

[GimmeDat]

Doesn't fit our needs, but baffles me Dante Exum is sitting out there un-signed. He had a great Olympics, is fully healthy and well and truly worth taking a flyer on. I reckon AK would be interested.. obviously we have a lot of big guards on this roster, but the fit just doesn't make sense this season.

[Jvaughn]

Doesn't fit our needs, but baffles me Dante Exum is sitting out there un-signed. He had a great Olympics, is fully healthy and well and truly worth taking a flyer on. I reckon AK would be interested.. obviously we have a lot of big guards on this roster, but the fit just doesn't make sense this season.

I think those injury concerns have really scared teams off. He'll still probably get signed before the season starts on a vet min contract. Damn shame how his career development has been derailed because of injuries. He showed some real promise on Cleveland when he was able to play.

[sco]

Doesn't fit our needs, but baffles me Dante Exum is sitting out there un-signed. He had a great Olympics, is fully healthy and well and truly worth taking a flyer on. I reckon AK would be interested.. obviously we have a lot of big guards on this roster, but the fit just doesn't make sense this season.

I think those injury concerns have really scared teams off. He'll still probably get signed before the season starts on a vet min contract. Damn shame how his career development has been derailed because of injuries. He showed some real promise on Cleveland when he was able to play.

I don't hate Exum, but I think we need another 3pt shooting/scoring SG as Coby insurance. He might come back and be a complete mess (3pt shooting wise), and be unplayable...at that point we'd be stuck with Ayo, who isn't ready for that role yet.

[sco]

saw this - has us taking Bradley...not a bad pickup, but like Reddick more.

https://www.nbaanalysis.net/2021/08/30/nba-rumors-top-landing-spots-key-free-agents-paul-millsap-jj-redick-james-ennis-avery-bradley-demarcus-cousins/

[chefo]

Most of the guys left are of the washed up variety, including Milsap. But, for a 10-min backup, you can do worse than him.

[Jvaughn]

Doesn't fit our needs, but baffles me Dante Exum is sitting out there un-signed. He had a great Olympics, is fully healthy and well and truly worth taking a flyer on. I reckon AK would be interested.. obviously we have a lot of big guards on this roster, but the fit just doesn't make sense this season.

I think those injury concerns have really scared teams off. He'll still probably get signed before the season starts on a vet min contract. Damn shame how his career development has been derailed because of injuries. He showed some real promise on Cleveland when he was able to play.

I don't hate Exum, but I think we need another 3pt shooting/scoring SG as Coby insurance. He might come back and be a complete mess (3pt shooting wise), and be unplayable...at that point we'd be stuck with Ayo, who isn't ready for that role yet.

Oh I want no parts of Exum. I'm just saying he may be useful to some team. I think we're okay at SG. Troy Brown, Caruso, and Javonte Green can all play there if Coby struggles when he comes back. Still want some more frontcourt insurance.

[kodo]

Most of the guys left are of the washed up variety, including Milsap. But, for a 10-min backup, you can do worse than him.

I don't think person plays even 10 minutes, I think he's normally a DNP.

Lonzo, Carushow, Zach, Coby, Derozan, Williams, Vucevic, Bradley, DDJ gives us a 9 man rotation. Last year once Zach came back from Covid protocol, Billy settled on a 9 man roster to win games. The 10th man didn't play. And this isn't counting Ayo & Marko who I think will get some PT. I think Troy Brown Jr will also get some PT, we traded Gafford away for him. We also have Jevonte & Dotson.

We're pretty much getting into Felicio territory here.

[jStuNNa]

Most of the guys left are of the washed up variety, including Milsap. But, for a 10-min backup, you can do worse than him.

I don't think person plays even 10 minutes, I think he's normally a DNP.

Lonzo, Carushow, Zach, Coby, Derozan, Williams, Vucevic, Bradley, DDJ gives us a 9 man rotation. Last year once Zach came back from Covid protocol, Billy settled on a 9 man roster to win games. The 10th man didn't play. And this isn't counting Ayo & Marko who I think will get some PT. I think Troy Brown Jr will also get some PT, we traded Gafford away for him. We also have Jevonte & Dotson.

We're pretty much getting into Felicio territory here.

If Milsap signs with the Bulls, it's not to be a DNP, or even a 10 mpg, player. Until proven otherwise, Milsap would generally be considered better than Troy Brown Jr., Derrick Jones Jr., Tony Bradley, and Simonovic... So basically all of the Bulls' frontcourt bench players.

Heck, he's arguably better than all of the Bulls' backcourt bench players as well. Yes, including Coby White.

Can you play Milsap 30 minutes a night at his age? No. But DNPing him while being your bench player? No way except for load management purposes.

They're talking about starting him in Brooklyn. Why in the world would he come to Chicago only to collect DNPs?

[FriedRise]

If signed, Millsap will play that Thad Young role from last year: the veteran big off the bench who will give you around 20mpg of solid play. He'll easily be your 6th/7th guy (between him and Caruso) and will probably split his time at the 4 and 5 spots. He's a bit different tho than Thad in that he can actually shoot from deep vs playing inside all the time, so you get a little more flexibility in how you can structure your lineups offensively.

Without someone like Millsap, our bench will consist of too many young guys who will be too prone to making mistakes, letting leads disappear, etc. You always need that calming presence for when things get dicey. You can even play him down the stretch if the game is closely contested and Pat just doesn't have it that night (pretty common for a second year player). Having a veteran who can still play and give you meaningful minutes is a very good thing.

Also you may say that Millsap has never been a high assist guy, but neither was Thad until last year playing for Billy Donovan. I think if you understand the system and know how to play basketball, it shouldn't be too big of a reach to play that role.

[TheHrvReport]

I disagree Millsap could play that Thad Young role, he's too old now to give any more than 15 mpg off the bench. Would be a solid signing for us though but wouldn't expect too much out of him. I'd be happy with 7-8 ppg and 5 rebounds with some veteran leadership.

[MGB8]

Beyond Millsap (the biggest get) and the other names that have been discussed, I think Jonah Bolden is a FA?

He flashed some talent in Philly before being traded to Phoenix for 19-20, didn't play last year. In Philly as a rookie, per36, he put up ~12/9 with 2 blocks, a steal, and 2 3 pointers made (35%). Ok (not great) defense). Got less run with the Suns, looked like he took a step backwards in his 2nd year (19-20) - and reportedly some maturity issues - but a year away from the game can impact that.

Then again, just found this: https://section215.com/2021/04/24/philadelphia-76ers-jonah-bolden-crypto/

[MGB8]

I disagree Millsap could play that Thad Young role, he's too old now to give any more than 15 mpg off the bench. Would be a solid signing for us though but wouldn't expect too much out of him. I'd be happy with 7-8 ppg and 5 rebounds with some veteran leadership.

Millsap played 20.8 mpg last season (and put up 9/5), including 36 starts. He did only play 12 minutes per game in the playoffs, though, chipping in 6/4.

He may be closer to "done" than we'd like. Something to think about.

[Hangtime84]

Doesn't fit our needs, but baffles me Dante Exum is sitting out there un-signed. He had a great Olympics, is fully healthy and well and truly worth taking a flyer on. I reckon AK would be interested.. obviously we have a lot of big guards on this roster, but the fit just doesn't make sense this season.

He probably asking more than vet min deal. I think he is a guy who could play his way into a more secure deal later on. I feel he got his "undeserved money" already.

Now it's truly earn it

[sco]

I think the Bulls may save at least 1, maybe both of their open roster spots for roster cut-downs just before the season. It will give them camp and preseason to evaluate the new guys and, especially guys like Bradley, Brown, and DJJ (and know more about Coby's timetable).

My current thought is that we need both offense and defensive depth at PF/C. That may require 2 guys, but ideally, not.

I'm still in the camp that would like a vet for Coby to need to climb over to play/stay. Guys like Reddick, Moore and Bradley seem to make sense.

[sco]

Saw this...who?

https://ontapsportsnet.com/2021/08/31/a-unique-solution-to-the-bulls-power-forward-issues/

[d boy gentleman]

Hit up Niko again

Harry Giles
Cousins

Niko isn't coming back to the states.