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Chicago Bulls: Complete grades for the 2019 NBA offseason

By James D. Tillman III

LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Adam Mokoka #20, Coby White #0 of the Chicago Bulls and Peter Jok #67 of the Orlando Magic watch the game on July 13, 2019 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JULY 13: Adam Mokoka #20, Coby White #0 of the Chicago Bulls and Peter Jok #67 of the Orlando Magic watch the game on July 13, 2019 at the Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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Acquiring Tomas Satoransky via sign and trade

One of the Bulls’ offseason goals was to create competition at the point guard position. The first step they took to address this need was taking Coby White with the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft. As much potential as White has, the Bulls opted to add another point guard to this roster.

Their first choice was Darren Collison. However, when he decided to retire from the NBA, the Bulls turned their sights to Tomas Satoransky, who has spent his entire three-year NBA career with the Washington Wizards. Following his 2016-17 rookie campaign that saw him average just 12.6 minutes per contest, Satoransky has taken on a larger role over the past two seasons.

In 2018-19, after John Wall was sidelined with an Achilles injury, Satoransky was moved to the starting lineup. In 54 appearances as a starter, he compiled averages of 10.7 points, 6.2 assists and 4.3 assists per contest. He shot 48.6 percent from the field and 40.4 percent from 3-point range.

In addition to the numbers he put up in a starting role with Washington last season, Satoransky played at the small forward and shooting guard positions before stepping into the lead guard role last season, meaning he can fill multiple roles for the Bulls if needed. And as is the case with Young, it is being reported there is some guarantee protection in the final year of this deal as well.

Whether Satoransky emerges as the starting point guard remains to be seen. On the other hand, the Bulls added another point guard to the mix that can play at multiple positions and who has proven he can produce when forced to take on a larger role.

Grade: B

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