The Bulls have reportedly made a new signing
that the Denver Nuggets had agreed to a deal in free agency with former Indiana Pacers center Jalen Smith. Smith was selected 10th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2020 NBA Draft, but played just 56 games for the Suns before being traded to the Pacers.
Having spent the last three seasons in Indiana, Smith has appeared in 151 games, averaging 10.2 points per game, 6.0 rebounds per game, and 1.0 assist per game in 19.0 minutes per game. Smith has started 54 of his 207 career NBA games, and could perhaps compete for a starting spot in Chicago next season depending on how the rest of their summer goes.This is a nice pick up for the Bulls, as they are clearly attempting to pivot in a new direction this summer.
The Bulls have been stuck in mediocrity for several seasons, and while there is no clear path out of it for Chicago, they seem to be attempting somewhat of a rebuild. This cannot be officially signified until LaVine is moved, but that seems to be the goal for Chicago this NBA offseason.Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation.
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