Chicago Bulls Free Agency Update -- Moves That Would Help the Bulls

The free agent frenzy has begun. As it always is, this off season has already been quite crazy, and we are only a few days in. Dwight Howard wants to leave again, the Heat are looking for veterans, the Bobcats still are really bad. Nothing too new. But the Chicago Bulls have yet to make some waves, besides drafting point guard Marquis Teague. But free agent wise, the only thing that has happened involving the Bulls was the Rockets giving Omer Asik an unthinkable $8.3 million a year contract. Go ahead Houston, for that money you can have him.

The Bulls have very limited cap space, however, there are a few moves they can make to improve their team. Most likely, Derrick Rose and Luol Deng will be out for most, if not the whole, year.

Sign A Point Guard


Kirk Hinrich
Yes, bring back Hinrich. He is supposedly at the top of the Bulls list. With CJ Watson and Teague already on the roster, it means we could finally dump John Lucas and Mike James. Sorry Bulls fans, I know you love them. But they just don't cut it. Would you rather have Lucas and James than Hinrich? Didn't think so. It will take more than just the veterans minimum to get the 31 year old. He's been in Chicago before. Granted, it is obviously a new coach, but he does still know the environment. He wouldn't have to readjust much.

Derek Fisher
The Bulls have reportedly contacted Fisher's representatives. If Hinrich is not available, I feel like this veteran should be their second option. He can not only provide good bench play, but help teach Teague a thing or two. Fisher has been noted as one of the best locker room morale boosting guys around, and the Bulls could use that. Fisher has always been typically a role playing starter. He is a guy who would start the game, but still play only 25 minutes. Either way, Fisher can't hurt.

Sign A True Shooting Guard

The Bulls still have an empty spot at the 2 guard. Yes, Rip Hamilton helped. But he is a mid-range shooter. Korver can shoot, especially in clutch situations when the Bulls need it, but he is too streaky and not a good enough defender to get consistent playing time.

Ray Allen, Nick Young, OJ Mayo, Eric Gordon (restricted), and Jamal Crawford would be perfect pickups. Unfortunately the Bulls don't enough cash to throw around and sign these guys. The Celtics have signed Jason Terry, so he is off the list as well. But that does mean Ray Allen is ((% not going to be a Celtic next season.

They could look at Michael Redd in hopes that he can return to his old self. Or at least something close to it.

Trade Carlos Boozer

Listen, I love Boozer. I love his intensity. But he just doesn't fit the Bulls like we thought he would.

Possible Boozer Trades
Carlos Boozer & Ronnie Brewer for Pau Gasol

Carlos Boozer & Luol Deng & Ronnie Brewer for Dwight Howard & Hedo Turkoglu

There are obviously a lot more trade scenarios but those are the first two that come to mind.


You could say this season is practically a lost year. Deng and Rose are going to be out for most of the year. Their big man project with Omer Asik is gone.This would be a good time to try and rebuild again. Not saying blow the whole team up. But get rid of the older guys and try to grab a young gun or two.

It is time the Bulls stop being timid in the off season and go make moves instead of waiting for players to come to them.