The Chicago Bulls should prioritize these 3 free agents above all
By Ryan Heckman
The Chicago Bulls should prioritize free agent Mo Bamba
One of the most recent rumors has the Bulls in on free agent center Mo Bamba, whom the Orlando Magic plan to let hit the market.
Again, the Bulls have prioritized finding another rim protector during free agency, and Bamba would be an excellent addition. There was once a time where some Bulls fans wanted to see the team draft Bamba back in the 2018 NBA Draft, but the Magic snagged him before the Bulls had a chance. Ultimately, Chicago ended up with Wendell Carter Jr., whom ironically was dealt to the Magic and played with Bamba recently.
Now, the Magic are out on Bamba and keeping Carter, funny enough. With Bamba hitting the open market, he would be a perfect fit for the Bulls. Bamba came into the league known as a legit rim protector and shot blocker, and last year averaged over eight boards and 1.7 blocks per game.
However, one thing nobody ever saw coming was his addition of a three-point shot. This past season, Bamba improved to 38 percent shooting from deep, making him a true dual-threat.
Getting the Bulls a legitimate reserve center would eliminate the worry of having to play a guy like Tony Bradley this coming season. Bamba would, of course, have to accept a reserve role after starting last year for the Magic.