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Another NBA mock draft has Bulls taking Ron Holland with pick No. 11

Another recent mock draft has the Chicago Bulls selecting Ron Holland with the 11th pick.

The Chicago Bulls would do well to improve their future this summer. With Coby White leading the way, they should focus on building around him rather than competing now, and that starts at the 2024 NBA Draft. ESPN’s recent mock draft has them taking Ron Holland, and Matt Rooney of Bleacher Nation has the same pick.

“Holland would be a little bit of a project, but the traits are there and would be very tempting for the Bulls,” Rooney wrote. “He’s an explosive player who plays at 100 mph all the time. He’s a solid ball handler who can get to and score at the rim. He’s also menace defensively.

“He’s raw and would come with some growing pains, but with Zach LaVine likely on the way out, Holland could provide Chicago with some explosiveness and aggression that they would need.”

Taking an upside swing on Holland could be a smart move for Chicago.

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Second NBA mock draft has Bulls picking Matas Buzelis at pick No. 11

Another NBA mock draft has the Chicago Bulls taking Matas Buzelis with the 11th pick.

The Chicago Bulls’ selection with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft could have serious implications regarding their future. They need to nail it. Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report recently projected them to take Matas Buzelis, but before that, No Ceilings had them doing the same.

“One of the great mysteries of the 2024 NBA offseason will be what the Chicago Bulls do with their roster,” No Ceilings wrote. “The Bulls were a strange team to watch all season long. They were never as bad as some people made them out to be, nor were they ever as good as others made them out to be. With star players missing big chunks of the season due to injury, the Bulls relied heavily on Demar DeRozan and Coby White to carry the team for most of the year. Now, how does Matas Buzelis fit with all of this? The idea of Buzelis is a ton of fun. The issue with Buzelis is that most of his game is theoretical.

“For everyone claiming he’s a good shooter, he was not a good shooter playing for the G League Ignite this season. He’s never had a ton of scoring punch off the dribble, isn’t a big-time athlete, and needs to add strength and awareness on the defensive side of the ball. Buzelis makes sense at this point in the draft because of the lotto ticket that his future presents. Buzelis is gigantic, and he has some passing feel to him. If the jumper ever comes around, he could be dangerous as a perimeter gravity guy. Once again, the issue is that he hasn’t shown much of that up to this point. The Bulls, with all of their question marks, could look to Buzelis as a long-term building block of the future whenever they decide to move on from their current crop of vets.”

Can the Bulls afford to take a chance on Buzelis? Or should they go with a safer option?

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NBA mock draft has Bulls selecting Tidjane Salaun with 11th pick

Could the Chicago Bulls target Tidjane Salaun in the 2024 NBA Draft?

As the Chicago Bulls prepare for a summer of potential changes, the 2024 NBA Draft looms large. If they want to plan for the future, nailing their selection will be crucial. In a recent mock draft written by Brian Lewis of the New York Post, the Bulls picked up French forward Tidjane Salaun.

“The fast-rising 18-year-old could even crack the top 10, if San Antonio opts to pair him with French countryman Wembanyama,” Lewis wrote. “As it is, he’s closed his season well offensively and looked good in the French LNB playoffs. If the Bulls have finally stopped deluding themselves and are committed to hitting the reset button, they could trade Zach LaVine and find Salaun a long-term development piece.”

As noted by Lewis, Salaun is one of the fastest-rising prospects in the draft, and snagging him would be a great upside swing for the Bulls.

Chicago should be looking to improve their future, and Salaun could help them do just that.

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Recent NBA mock draft sees Bulls select Miami guard Kyshawn George

In a recent NBA mock draft, the Chicago Bulls selected Miami guard Kyshawn George.

The Chicago Bulls have a chance to add some serious talent this summer with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. Though this year’s draft is regarded as one of the weakest in recent history, pairing Coby White and the rest of their young core with another youngster is a great opportunity. In a recent mock draft from Kyle Boone of CBS Sports, the Bulls selected Miami guard Kyshawn George.

“Strong candidate to be a late-riser in this process,” Boone wrote. “George shot 40.8% from 3-point range and rated in the 92nd percentile as a catch-and-shoot weapon as a freshman at Miami last season, per Synergy data. Huge frame and does a little of everything that will have NBA teams intrigued.”

George is a 6-foot-7 guard known in part for his three-point shooting at the collegiate level. For a Bulls team that doesn’t have many guys who can shoot well from behind the arc, he seems like a solid target.

Chicago doesn’t need more guards, but at his height, George could definitely play up a position and give them minutes at the wing.

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NBA mock draft has Bulls selecting Ron Holland with 11th pick

ESPN’s latest NBA mock draft has the Chicago Bulls selecting Ron Holland with the 11th pick.

The Chicago Bulls have a chance to redesign their future this summer, and the 2024 NBA Draft will be a huge part of that. If they can snag another solid young player to put next to Coby White, they’ll be in solid shape. ESPN’s latest mock draft has the Bulls selecting G League Ignite forward Ron Holland with the 11th pick.

“The Bulls have been treading water for several years and now are staring at an aging roster with few prospects for improvement internally,” wrote Jonathan Givony. “Rolling the dice on an 18-year-old prospect such as Holland, at one point ranked the No. 1 player in his high school class and a strong prospect at the top of this draft, could make sense at this point in the draft.

“Holland’s competitiveness, aggressiveness and scoring instincts give him a chance to emerge as a very productive NBA player as his perimeter shooting and decision-making continue to evolve.”

Bringing in a player as young as Holland would certainly give the Bulls a project to work on moving forward.

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Should the Chicago Bulls take Cody Williams in the 2024 NBA draft if he is available at No. 11?

A solid 3-point shooter who will need a few seasons to be a contributor to a winning team, he has a lot of upside and a solid floor.

Should the Chicago Bulls take Cody Williams in the 2024 NBA draft if he is available at No. 11? The Bulls need a talent infusion in the worst way after a few stagnant seasons in a row. Could the 19-year-old small forward be the player that the Bulls need to make a leap forward as a franchise in terms of future contention?

Standing at 6-foot-7.75 with a 7-foot-1 wingspan, Williams is an imposing wing on defense able to play up to the 4 if needed. But he’ll need to pack on some muscle to do that at the next level if he doesn’t want to be pushed around at 178 lbs. soaking wet.

A solid 3-point shooter who will need a few seasons to be a contributor to a winning team, he has a lot of upside and a solid floor.

The hosts of the “Locked On Bulls” podcast, Haize and Pat the Designer, took a closer look at his fit with Chicago; check it out above!

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Could Tidjane Salaun be the steal of the 2024 NBA Draft for the Bulls?

Should the Chicago Bulls consider selecting Tidjane Salaun with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft?

The Chicago Bulls have the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. The draft lottery didn’t give them any assistance, but it also didn’t hurt them. Their pick remained in the same place it was projected to land. Now, they will have a chance to add a nice young piece alongside Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, and Patrick Williams, should they re-sign him this offseason.

One guy who the Bulls should potentially keep their eyes on is Tidjane Salaun, a Frenchman currently playing for Cholet Basket in France. He’s had a solid season over there and his shooting ability could be one of the top reasons a team takes a chance on him.

The Chicago Bulls Central YouTube channel recently discussed why Salaun could be a steal for the Bulls to consider drafting.

The Bulls desperately need to add three-point shooting to the roster, so taking a chance on Salaun would make sense.

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Mock sees Bulls select Matas Buzelis with 11th pick in 2024 NBA Draft

Could the Chicago Bulls look to select Matas Buzelis with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft?

The Chicago Bulls landed the 11th pick in the draft lottery, which is the selection they were projected to have. It will give them a chance to add a new young piece to their core. A recent mock draft written by Jonathan Wasserman of Bleacher Report has Chicago selecting Matas Buzelis with the 11th pick.

“On one hand, scouts are drawn to Matas Buzelis’ scoring versatility and defensive playmaking flashes,” Wasserman wrote. “On the other, he still doesn’t have one skill NBA teams can bank on translating. He did measure near 6’9″ in socks at the combine, but his wingspan also came in at just 6’10”. The results and feelings on the 19-year-old wing continue to be mixed. Workouts will be extra important for Buzelis, who came to Ignite with expectations of being a solid shooter but finished at 26.1 percent from three.”

As noted by Wasserman, Buzelis’ shooting was a bit disappointing during his time with the G League Ignite, but his measurements alone make him an intriguing choice.

For the Bulls, taking a chance on a relatively high-upside guy like Buzelis makes a ton of sense.

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Purdue center Zach Edey discusses idea of playing for Chicago Bulls

Purdue center Zach Edey recently spoke about hte idea of playing for the Chicago Bulls.

As the offseason slowly approaches, the Chicago Bulls need to focus on improving their roster and planning for the future. They supposedly plan on trading Zach LaVine, and they also need to figure out DeMar DeRozan’s impending unrestricted free agency. But on top of all of that, they also need to nail their pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.

Chicago has the 11th pick in the draft, and they will have a chance to add some nice young talent to the roster next to Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu. If they can get the pick right, they could end up vastly raising their ceiling moving forward.

Purdue center Zach Edey, two-time Naismith Award winner, is widely projected to go later in the draft, but he recently responded to a question about potentially playing for the Bulls. He says he is open to the idea.

Nikola Vucevic is the starter in Chicago right now, but the Bulls could definitely use some depth at the center position.

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Top 2024 NBA Draft sleepers for Chicago Bulls to look at this summer

Who are some pontential sleeper options the Chicago Bulls could consider with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft?

This summer will be an important one for the Chicago Bulls, as they are going to have a chance to reshape their roster. Free agency and the trade market will be crucial, but the 2024 NBA Draft will also provide them with an essential opportunity to add young talent to their current core next to the likes of Coby White and Ayo Dosunmu.

Chicago has the 11th pick in the draft, and that’s where most of the focus will go. They will get the chance to add a lottery talent to the roster. And while there are some obvious choices at the No. 11 pick, this year’s draft has a ton of options.

The Chicago Bulls Central YouTube channel recently spoke about some potential sleeper picks the team could consider with their first-round pick.

The Bulls need to do anything they can to nail their selection with the 11th pick in the draft.

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