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5 Bulls Who Won't Return Next Season

As the 2023-24 NBA campaign winds down, don't count on seeing these five Chicago Bulls in the Windy City next season.

By Devon Platana

Zach LaVine is one of several Bulls who likely won't be back for the 2024-25 campaign.
Zach LaVine is one of several Bulls who likely won't be back for the 2024-25 campaign. / Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports
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3. DeMar DeRozan, SF/PF

LaVine and Drummond aren't the only former All-Stars who might leave the Windy City this offseason. DeMar DeRozan could also be on his way out in the coming months.

DeRozan, 34, is slated to hit free agency following three productive seasons in Chicago. The former three-time All-NBA forward has suited up in over 220 games for the Bulls since 2021-22, averaging 25.3 PTS/4.7 REB/5.1 AST while shooting 49.6% from the floor and 33.1% from deep. He also cemented himself as one of the league's best players during his time with the franchise, finishing MVP voting two years ago.

It's just hard to imagine a world where DeRozan is back in the Bulls' lineup next season. You could make the argument that he's going to be one of the top five free agents this offseason, meaning there's a good chance that he'll get a huge paycheck. Chicago can certainly afford to re-sign him, but management might feel less inclined to do that if the goal is to amass high draft picks over the next few years.

DeRozan's time in Chicago was short and sweet, but the reality is it doesn't make sense to keep him around. He's looking for his first ring, too, and chances are that he won't win one with the Bulls soon, meaning it's in his best interest to continue his career elsewhere.

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