The Chicago Bulls have put Boston Celtics point guard Terry Rozier in their crosshairs as their search for a future floor general continues, according to Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic.
The front office has been noncommittal when it comes to starter Kris Dunn after his performance stagnated this season. Dunn showed some flashes in his first season in Chicago under Fred Hoiberg, but he didn't show much improvement under new head coach Jim Boylen upon returning from injury this season.
Rozier is a smaller guard (6-foot-1) of similar capabilities, though he has proven to be a savvy playmaker and a timely shotmaker, which boosts his stance over Dunn, who is still a raw shooter.
The Bulls have also kept an eye on Chicago native Patrick Beverley, a hard-nosed defender who has built his chops as a perimeter pest and a timely 3-point shooter. Beverley will be an unrestricted free agent, while Rozier will be restricted, giving the Celtics the ability to match any offer that comes his way:
“Inside the Advocate Center, there is genuine belief that Rozier could be exactly who the team needs,” wrote Mayberry. “Chicago could make a run at the restricted free agent this summer, but it’s unclear who holds the edge between Rozier and Beverley on the organization’s wish list. Rozier is six years younger, making him a more ideal fit with the current building blocks.”
Rozier may be limited by Boylen's slow-it-down system and likely forged into a more fundamental half-court set player. The Bulls could be best served with a pick-and-roll executioner at the point guard position, but going with the younger guard with more upside is never the wrong choice. Rozier has expressed his displeasure with Boston, so Chicago might be able to pry him away.
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