Category: Bulls Free Agency

DeMar DeRozan has earned another NBA deal – but will it be with the Chicago Bulls?

What does he value late in his career, and how many years is he looking for in his next deal? 

Fans of the Chicago Bulls were confused when the team’s front office elected to stand pat instead of trading away players on expiring deals like Andre Drummond and DeMar DeRozan. But it seems the Bulls hope to re-sign DeRozan at least, and the veteran wing has more than earned another lucrative deal in the NBA. But what if it is not with Chicago?

To talk it over on a recent episode, the host of the “Chicago Bulls Central” podcast, Haize, broke down the dynamics at play in any return of DeRozan to Chicago next season. How much could he get in free agency? Does he even want to return to such a situation? What does he value late in his career, and how many years is he looking for in his next deal?

Most importantly, could he end up getting poached by another ball club?

Take a look at the clip embedded above to hear Haize’s thoughts on the matter.

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Magic big man Mo Wagner listed as top Bulls target in free agency

Orlando Magic big man Mo Wagner was listed as a top free agency target for the Chicago Bulls.

The Chicago Bulls have been in a rut for a few seasons, yet the front office has decided not to make any significant moves. Since they added DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, and Lonzo Ball in 2021, the roster has remained almost entirely stagnant while the rest of the league has either pushed forward or hit the reset button.

But since the front office seems hell-bent on competing, they should look to add some quality players in free agency who can help patch up some of the holes on the roster. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report recently wrote a list of the top free agency targets for every team.

One of the guys he mentioned for the Bulls was Mo Wagner of the Orlando Magic.

“Nikola Vučević is the only rotation-level big currently under contract for the Bulls in 2024-25, so they could certainly use some depth inside,” Bailey wrote.

“Wagner has quietly become one of the league’s better frontcourt reserves. Over the past three seasons, he’s averaged 21.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists while shooting 65.3 percent on two-point attempts.”

Adding an energetic big like Wagner could be a big help for Chicago.

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Magic big man Mo Wagner listed as top Bulls target in free agency

Orlando Magic big man Mo Wagner was listed as a top free agency target for the Chicago Bulls.

The Chicago Bulls have been in a rut for a few seasons, yet the front office has decided not to make any significant moves. Since they added DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso, and Lonzo Ball in 2021, the roster has remained almost entirely stagnant while the rest of the league has either pushed forward or hit the reset button.

But since the front office seems hell-bent on competing, they should look to add some quality players in free agency who can help patch up some of the holes on the roster. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report recently wrote a list of the top free agency targets for every team.

One of the guys he mentioned for the Bulls was Mo Wagner of the Orlando Magic.

“Nikola Vučević is the only rotation-level big currently under contract for the Bulls in 2024-25, so they could certainly use some depth inside,” Bailey wrote.

“Wagner has quietly become one of the league’s better frontcourt reserves. Over the past three seasons, he’s averaged 21.0 points, 8.7 rebounds and 2.9 assists while shooting 65.3 percent on two-point attempts.”

Adding an energetic big like Wagner could be a big help for Chicago.

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