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The Chicago Bulls began summer league with high hopes for their group. While their goal this offseason was to put together a winning roster capable of making a playoff run, the summer league provided them with an opportunity to take a look at their young talent in an attempt to secure a brighter future in Chicago.

Javon Freeman-Liberty established himself as the best player on the roster by far, and rookies Julian Phillips and Adama Sanogo played well, too. But Dalen Terry, who was the focal point of the team heading into the event, fell flat. He struggled with efficiency throughout the majority of summer league.

Despite that, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic still gave Terry’s summer league showing a “B” grade.

“But, in his last chance in Las Vegas to show why anyone should believe in him, not only as a possible contributor on next season’s roster but also for the franchise’s future, Terry supplied a reminder of what the Bulls love about him — he just keeps coming,” Mayberry wrote.

Terry played extremely well in Chicago’s final summer league game, shooting 7-of-10 from the field and 4-of-5 from deep. Combined with his relentless hustle, it was a nice note to finish on after a struggle-filled summer league.

“Terry certainly had difficult moments individually, but he accomplished the chief goal Chicago put before him, which was to lead a young and largely inexperienced collection of hopefuls,” Mayberry wrote. “The best part of Terry’s performance was that he led by example. His decision-making was questionable, but his effort was not once deserving of examination.”

What grade did Terry deserve for his summer league showing?

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For every team, including the Chicago Bulls, summer league provides a perfect opportunity to scope out young talent and look for a new wave of developmental players. Chicago is obviously looking to make the postseason next year, but adding a consistent wave of young talent will be crucial.

Heading into the summer, Chicago’s first-round pick from the 2022 NBA draft, Dalen Terry, was the most hyped player. Most expected him to be the best guy on the court, but that didn’t end up being the case. Terry struggled throughout most of summer league, especially when it came to efficiency.

According to KC Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, Terry will not earn rotation minutes for the Bulls unless he improves his 3-point shot.

“On the plus side, the second-year guard fared well in a wide variety of defensive assignments, using his length and activity to be a persistent nuisance. He posted nine steals overall.

“After a rocky first half in his first game, Terry also displayed prowess in making solid reads off screens, including an ability to make crosscourt passes off the dribble with his left hand. The issue is that this skill is somewhat offset by his lack of self-creation.

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along those lines, with Terry’s relative inability to beat defenders off the dribble on his own, he needs to become a more reliable shooter. Terry needed a strong finish with a 7-for-10 showing against the Wizards just to finish summer league at 33.8% shooting.

“That included 34.8% from 3-point range. And while Terry does have potential as a connecting piece, if he can’t improve his shooting, it’s hard to envision him getting regular-season rotation minutes,” Johnson wrote.

Will Terry earn minutes next season in Chicago?

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After this past season, the Chicago Bulls had a few directions they could go with their roster. But Arturas Karnisovas made it clear he didn’t want to rebuild. Instead, he wanted to run it back with the same core in an attempt to make it back to the postseason. So far, all of Chicago’s offseason moves have fallen in line with that idea.

But while the signings of Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig are solid, Chicago should still be looking to add young talent, and the summer league has been the perfect chance for them to get a look at their youngsters. Unfortunately, one of their top prospects, Dalen Terry, struggled.

Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke with some Bulls staffers at summer league, and one called Terry’s summer league struggles disappointing.

“It’s been disappointing to see Dalen really struggle to shoot the ball,” the staffer told Smith. “He can do just about everything else. But if he can’t figure out the shot, it’ll be hard to get regular rotation minutes. We have a very competitive wing and guard group.”

In five summer league games, Terry averaged 12.6 points but shot just 33.8% from the field and 34.8% from behind the 3-point line, but those stats were inflated by a strong finish. Terry shot 7-of-10 from the field and 4-of-5 from deep in Chicago’s summer league finale.

Terry was Chicago’s first-round pick last summer, but barring a drastic improvement in his shot, he might not be ready to be a regular rotation guy.

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Heading into the offseason, the Chicago Bulls set their sights on improvement. After getting sent home in the Play-In Tournament, Arturas Karnisovas made a commitment to pushing forward rather than rebuilding, and the additions of Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig helped them in that quest.

But on top of that, Chicago needs to continue improving their young core, as their future should be a priority, too. For the Bulls, Summer League provided a crucial opportunity to take a look at their young talent. Heading in, Dalen Terry was the most promising player, and a ton of eyes were on him, but he hasn’t lived up to expectations.

And according to Elias Schuster of Bleacher Nation, while Terry has been solid on the defensive side of the ball, he could be an “offensive liability” for Chicago.

“Meanwhile, Terry remains ice cold from the field after a 4-13 showing,” Schuster wrote. “I like what I’ve seen defensively and the playmaking is still there. But OOF he looks like a potential offensive liability right now.”

Through four Summer League games, Terry has averaged just 10.8 points while shooting 27.3% from the field and 22.2% from behind the three-point line.

With so much hype surrounding him heading into Summer League, Terry was the focal point of many Bulls fans. Unfortunately, his offensive game has been so rough it’s left some questioning whether or not he can play a real role in Chicago’s rotation moving forward.

Unless he develops a consistent jump shot or can at least score somewhat efficiently, Terry may not be able to earn playing time.

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The Chicago Bulls‘ summer league squad has been solid thus far. They are 2-1 and still have a chance to make the playoffs.

Javon Freeman-Liberty has stolen the show and has been the best player on the team by a long shot, but that’s not what the expectation was heading into the summer.

Most anticipated Dalen Terry, Chicago’s first-round pick last year, to show out. While he has been alright, his offensive game has been lackluster. Terry simply hasn’t put up efficient numbers, which could be a concern heading into next season with the main roster.

According to Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune, though Terry’s defense has been impressive, he needs to improve on offense if he wants to make an impact next year.

“The Bulls finished fifth in the league in defense last year, and additions such as former Milwaukee Bucks guard Jevon Carter will ramp up their on-ball pressure,” Poe wrote. “Terry can be an important addition to the defensive scheme — but only if he becomes reliable on offense.

“That doesn’t mean he needs to become a dazzling spot-up shooter overnight. But the Bulls need to be able to trust Terry to protect the ball when it’s in his hands and take the right shots when he gets a solid look.

“Building upon his playmaking to make his teammates look good is a step in the right direction. If Terry’s shotmaking and decision-making can follow, he still could be due for a bigger role this season.”

Terry needs to strive for improvement heading into next season if he hopes to earn regular playing time.

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The Chicago Bulls have had a decent summer league thus far.

They won their first game against the Toronto Raptors but fell to the Memphis Grizzlies in their second. But as stated time and time again, summer league isn’t about wins and losses; it’s about player development and team scouting.

For the Bulls, Javon Freeman-Liberty has been the story: He has been Chicago’s best player. Unfortunately, while the table was set for him to lead the way, Dalen Terry has struggled. His shooting splits have been truly horrendous through the first two games, which haven’t been fun to watch.

Bleacher Nation’s Elias Schuster recently pleaded for Terry to improve in that category but gave him credit for his solid defensive intensity.

“As for pick Dalen Terry, things remained somewhat rocky,” Schuster wrote. “The Chicago Bulls’ No. 18 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Terry finished the game 5-21 from the field in another ugly shooting effort. He’s now 9-35 over his first two Summer League games, setting up some concerns that he still has a tremendously long way to go on the offensive end. Now, in his defense, he is apparently playing with a broken nose. We don’t know exactly how much discomfort that’s causing him throughout the game. It’s also not like he isn’t positively impacting the game in other ways. His defense remained solid with 2 steals, and I also commend him for getting to the free throw a handful of times. Still, we’d like to see him be able to finish stronger around the rim, as he sank just one of his six attempts in the restricted area yesterday.”

Terry’s heart and energy have been in the right place, but he needs to improve on the offensive end.

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The Chicago Bulls’ summer league schedule is underway with two games under their belt. They won their first contest against the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, but they fell to Kennth Lofton Jr. and the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night. But the summer league isn’t about winning and losing. It’s about growth.

That’s exactly what Dalen Terry has been showing this summer. He hasn’t shot the ball particularly well, but he’s playing with a great mindset and energy. In fact, in Chicago’s win over Toronto, he requested to guard the Raptors’ top player, even when head coach John Bryant tried to keep him on his original assignment.

Terry went up to Bryant and said that he wanted to guard Markquis Nowell, who was cooking the Bulls all night. (H/t Will Gottlieb of CHGO)

“He came up to our staff. He said, ‘I want Nowell,’” Bryant said. “And I was like, no, stay on Gradey Dick. And in the huddle, he said, ‘coach, I got him.’ So you’ve got to trust the player when he requests the player. I said it’s on you if he scores. He said, ‘I got you.’ I love that type of energy and effort and accountability to want to be great defensively.”

Again, Terry hasn’t shot the ball well in summer league, but he’s taking it seriously, and if he maintains the right mindset and continues to be a leader, that will be a big win for the Bulls and their developmental system.

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For the Chicago Bulls and every other NBA team, the summer league isn’t necessarily about wins and losses. Sure, the Bulls would love to come out on top every game and hoist the trophy at the end of the event, but that’s not their focus. They want their players to grow.

Chicago’s sSummer league squad is full of promising young players who could have a role on the Bulls this season. The most intriguing is Dalen Terry, a second-year guy out of Arizona. Following the Bulls’ Friday night win over the Toronto Raptors, he spoke about his summer league goals.

Terry said that he’s trying to grow as a player and a leader during summer league this year. (H/t Will Gottlieb of CHGO)

“It’s all growth,” Terry said. “I’ve had mistakes before. Just slowing down a little bit. I’m the marquee player on their scouting report. I gotta know that when I change directions, they’re coming. I know that when I come off the screens, they’re up on the screen, they’re putting their hands up, they’re active. So I just got to pick my spots. When to score, when to be a guard, when to be a leader.”

There’s a real chance Terry earns an opportunity to play regular minutes on the Bulls this season, and his performance and attitude during the summer league could play a big part in that.

If Terry can keep his mind in the right place, it will bode well for both him and the Bulls.

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