Chicago Bulls- Grade: B-
Additions:
- JeVon Carter
- Torrey Craig
- Julian Phillips
Losses:
- Lonzo Ball
- Patrick Beverley
- Derrick Jones Jr.
The Bulls needed to make a big change because they are as mediocre as a team can be, but I like the players they acquired. I really like that Chicago replaced Lonzo Ball by stealing Bucks point guard Jevon Carter, who is a poor man’s Ball. Carter is an elite shooter who defends and is a playmaker. Torrey Craig is also a fantastic addition, as he’s an excellent shooter and role player; he could feasibly start at the four. I’m not a huge fan of Julian Phillips, and I’m disappointed that the Bulls couldn’t get Marko Simonivic in their rotation, but personnel-wise, they performed well. They still need to trade DeMar DeRozan or Zach Lavine though if they want to improve.
Signings:
- Nikola Vucevic – Grade: B
- Coby White – Grade: A-
- Ayo Dosunmu – Grade: A-
- Torrey Craig – Grade: B
Trades:
- None
Chicago Bulls’ 2023 NBA Draft – Grade: F
- No. 35: Julian Phillips, F, Tennessee
The Bulls needed help at guard, a project center, and at the very least a bench shooter, but trading for an early second-rounder is not cheap, and they drafted a project small forward for the second year in a row. I hated Chicago’s draft.
