The Chicago Bulls are expected to be big spenders this offseason as they continue their quest to beef up their roster. Coby White underwent shoulder surgery last month and is expected to be out for four months. Even when this timeline expires, the Bulls will likely limit White's minutes until he's a hundred percent healthy.
As such, the Bulls would need to fill in the point guard position. Good for them, there are several players available in the position. Let's take a look at some of them.
PG Options for Bulls:
Derrick Rose
A homecoming for Derrick Rose is a good idea not just for the Bulls fanbase, but the former league MVP is one of the best options at the point guard spot. As noted, the Bulls need to fill in the position up until White returns from injury. When this happens, Rose will have no problems slipping into a backup role.
At this point in his career, Rose has been willing to embrace this type of role. Unlike other players of his stature, Rose doesn't mind being called a backup guard. This trait makes him the ideal long-term guard for the Bulls. Once White returns, Rose can continually play an active role in his development. Apart from being a mentor to White, the mere presence of a veteran like Rose will contribute greatly to the Bull's quest to become legitimate playoff contenders.
Lonzo Ball
Lonzo Ball is also one of the hot commodities at the point guard spot. Reports reveal that the New Orleans Pelicans will try their best to match the offers Ball will receive from other teams. Analysts read this as the end of the Ball era in NOLA. This would be unfortunate news given his remarkable improvement and his budding chemistry with Zion Williamson. However, this is good news for a team like the Bulls who will benefit a ton from Ball's services.
Ball's vision and playmaking are the strongest assets of his game. Together with a scoring machine like Zach LaVine, the two can easily turn into one of the most promising duos in the Eastern Conference. It's easy to imagine Ball tossing lobs to LaVine in fastbreak or half-court situations. With Nikola Vucevic, pick-and-pops would be one of their bread-and-butter plays.
Obviously, Ball's presence would give the Bulls a dilemma once White returns. White's potential has yet to be unlocked and so turning him into the backup guard isn't really a wise decision.
Spencer Dinwiddie
Among the players in this list, Spencer Dinwiddie may be the best option given the Bull's situation. While the 28-year-old has played the PG spot for most of his career, he would have no problem moving up to the shooting guard position when White returns. In short, with Dinwiddie in the fold, the Bulls will be more flexible in their rotations. This team ability is very imperative in today's era where coaches like to play around with their lineups in hopes of confusing their opponent.
Dinwiddie is an automatic 15-20 points a night. He's someone who can create for himself and can also thrive in catch-and-shoot or hand-off plays. The word “defense” won't immediately enter your mind when you hear his name but the man stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 215 pounds. He has enough bulk and mobility to cover both guard spots. He would be a nice fit for the Bulls.
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