3 Ways the Chicago Bulls can utilize their disabled player exception

Way 2: Use the disabled player exception to trade for a player.

In addition to potentially using the exception to sign a player, the Bulls could also use it to trade for a player. That would allow Chicago to take up to $10.2 million more back in a trade. Despite that, finding players who would fit both the team and the exception might be difficult.

Therefore, they could theoretically use that to take back another team’s unwanted player or players in exchange for a second-round pick or two. That wouldn’t move the needle, but it would help the Bulls replenish their draft pick stockpile.

Chicago could also wait until after the trade deadline, when teams begin waiving or buying out players. With most teams only having the minimum to offer, the Bulls could have their pick of buyout players.

Of course, Chicago would need to be good in order for them to want to sign a veteran to help them compete. Still, there are often good players available after the trade deadline that can help teams in the hunt for the playoffs, and they could benefit from waiting.