The Chicago Bulls are in the midst of a quiet offseason. So far, they traded away Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro and re-signed Tre Jones as their only moves. As underwhelming as the return for Ball was, it likely doesn't move the needle enough in one way or another. While Chicago fans wait for the news of a Josh Giddey extension in the Windy City, it's clear that the Bulls will once again be stuck in purgatory for the 2025-26 season.
The Bulls will have the same core from last season and, barring a surprise trade involving Coby White and/or Nikola Vucevic, will likely be good for another Play-In Tournament berth if the stars align.
This is certainly a disappointing development for Bulls fans. There may unfortunately not be a move to entirely salvage Chicago's offseason, but the Bulls might still be able to turn things around a little with savvy moves.
Amir Coffey May Be the Perfect Bulls Target in Free Agency
One such move would be signing free agent Amir Coffey. The 6'7" wing who spent the last six seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers is still available on the market and would be an excellent fit in Chicago.
Coffey has shown intriguing improvement over the last few seasons, becoming a reliable three-point shooter. Last season, he hit 40.9% of his threes on 3.4 attempts per game, while averaging 9.7 points in 24.3 minutes per game in 72 appearances. He averaged a career-high 61.4% True Shooting while becoming an important part of the Clippers' rotation. He has the size, length, and versatility to play multiple positions and contribute in a multitude of ways.
The best part of such a move would be that the Bulls can then trade Coffey at the deadline or next offseason for positive value. Chicago doesn't have too many wing-sized players, and Coffey could easily find himself a large role in the rotation. By thriving in that role, he could make himself a coveted trade target, giving the Bulls an asset.
How Bulls general manager Artūras Karnišovas would make use of that asset is anyone's guess, but it's not a bad idea to try to bring Coffey into the building.