3 free-agent forwards the Chicago Bulls should sign
By Jack Simone
The Chicago Bulls have been one of the best stories of the season. Their reemergence as an NBA powerhouse has Bulls fans feeling good, and rightfully so.
They just added Tristan Thompson in the buyout market, waiving Alonzo McKinnie in the process. And while that might end up being their only move, they could still use some depth at the forward position.
As of now, their guard rotation doesn’t look too hot, but once Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso return, they should be fine there. The small/power forward positions are where they are lacking a bit.
Outside of DeMar DeRozan, their next-best guys are Javonte Green, Derrick Jones Jr., and Troy Brown Jr. If the Bulls choose to continue to bolster their depth via the buyout market, who could they go after?
3 free-agent forwards the Chicago Bulls should sign: Semi Ojeleye
Okay, so maybe this is cheating a little, as Semi Ojeleye isn’t technically a free agent just yet. But there has been a bunch of speculation that he could end up getting bought out by the LA Clippers.
With how much the Bulls’ defense has struggled after losing both Ball and Caruso, bringing in a defensive-minded forward would be the ideal choice.
Ojeleye thrived in that role during his years with the Boston Celtics. He’s a big guy with lots of muscle that is fully capable of bullying opposing teams’ best players.
And while he was never able to consistently shoot well from behind the arc, he did show flashes of success from three. If Chicago wants to improve their defense, Ojeleye is a name to watch out for.