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Chicago Bulls: 5 roster moves they must make this offseason

By Matthew Hallett

CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 30: Coby White #0 Wendell Carter Jr. #34 Lauri Markkanen #24 and Kris Dunn #32 of the Chicago Bulls talk during a timeout during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OHIO - OCTOBER 30: Coby White #0 Wendell Carter Jr. #34 Lauri Markkanen #24 and Kris Dunn #32 of the Chicago Bulls talk during a timeout during the first half against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse on October 30, 2019 in Cleveland, Ohio. 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. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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2. Have Otto Porter opt in.

The Bulls only had the services of Otto Porter for 14 games last season. In that time he averaged 11.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.8 assists, and 1.1 steals in 23.6 minutes per game. This is the second season in a row where Porter has missed significant time with injury.

In the season before last, where Porter was traded from the Washington Wizards, Porter missed 26 games through injury. For a player who is taking home just short of $30 million per season, this is just too many games to miss.

However, what Porter showed in the time after being traded during that season was something to get excited about. He averaged 17.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.8 minutes per game.

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During this time the Bulls went 7-8 which considering the franchise only had 22 wins for the season is a positive sign. When he is on the court and somewhere near full health, Porter makes the Bulls a better team.

Is he worth the $28.5 million owed to him next year? Usually the answer to that would be no. However, next season is different for the Bulls. There is little chance they are going to compete for anything greater than a potential playoff berth.

If they can keep Porter on the floor, they can assess whether he is worth re-signing in the following free agency period. If they can’t keep him healthy then his contract finishes when the Bulls can throw money at a deeper free agency pool.

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