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Bulls Offseason Wrap Up
After reshaping their roster earlier this summer, the Chicago Bulls used free agency not to reinvent, but to reinforce.
In the weeks leading up to free agency, Chicago made headlines with a major multi-team deal that sent Pascal Siakam, GG Jackson, and Haywood Highsmith elsewhere while bringing in Aaron Gordon, Herb Jones, and Kenrich Williams. That trade alone signaled a significant philosophical shift toward defensive versatility, balance, and lineup flexibility.
Soon after, the Bulls flipped Williams for a future second-round pick, a minor move on the surface, but one that reflected the front office’s continued emphasis on maintaining asset flexibility and and cleaner financials.
So when the market opened, the Bulls didn’t need another big swing. They needed stability.
Their first official move was a simple one: Jordan Walsh was traded to Brooklyn for a 2029 second-round pick (via Miami). Again, it wasn’t about the player as much as the principle: streamlining the roster, trimming a bit of salary and banking future assets ahead of camp.
From there, Chicago turned inward, prioritizing continuity. The front office moved quickly to retain Ty Jerome on a three year, $27.66 million contract. Jerome was one of the few constants during a season derailed by injuries to LaMelo Ball and Jalen Suggs, and his return represents a vote of confidence in the team’s existing structure.
Jerome’s poise and decision making gave Chicago stability in difficult stretches. He’s not the type of guard who dominates headlines, but he quietly keeps the offense organized, the ball moving, and the floor balanced. The Bulls value that steadiness, especially as Ball and Suggs return to full strength.
Their final free agency move carried a more personal tone: Larry Nance Jr. is back.
Nance, who played a season and a half in Chicago before being traded to Golden State last year, returns on a one year veteran minimum deal. His first stint left a lasting impression on the coaching staff, his defensive versatility, his on court fit with the scheme the Bulls run, his willingness to do the little things, and his veteran leadership had been invaluable.
“Larry’s presence always made our lineups work,” GM Jonathan said. “He just fits.”
It’s not the kind of signing that drives conversation league wide, but it’s the kind that strengthens a team internally.
Rounding out the offseason, Chicago filled out its two-way spots with Max Shulga and Caleb Houstan, who join Trey Jemison as the team’s three two-way players entering the season. Both Shulga and Houstan provide depth and developmental upside on the perimeter, a subtle but meaningful layer of roster construction that aligns with the team’s focus on versatility and balance.
Taken together, Chicago’s offseason reflects an organization that understands timing. The major retooling happened earlier; free agency was about fortifying around it. With Aaron Gordon and Herb Jones now in the mix, the returns of Ty Jerome and Larry Nance Jr., plus the additions of Shulga and Houstan, round out a roster built on defense, depth, and continuity.
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| laddas 11/24 02:53 am | QN, Qtr. 1, #1 | ||
| jmac 11/18 07:35 am | Nice article! | ||