Kelly Oubre Jr. floated as potential Bulls free agency target
As soon as free agency kicked off, the Chicago Bulls got off to a roaring start. With the goal of improving their roster’s ceiling, the Bulls attacked free agency. Arturas Karnisovas stated that the team had no intention of rebuilding, and in turn, they shifted their efforts toward getting back to the postseason.
Chicago re-signed Nikola Vucevic and Coby White, and in free agency, they brought in Jevon Carter and Torrey Craig. However, there could still be more moves for them to make. They may only have one roster spot left, but there are still some solid players available in free agency.
According to Elias Schuster of Bleacher Nation, Kelly Oubre Jr. could be a potential player for them to go after.
“I suppose it’s possible that Oubre signs a deal higher than the veteran minimum, but he also remains on the market for a reason,” Schuster wrote. “While he did average 20.3 points per game in his 48 appearances for the Charlotte Hornets last year, he chucked up nearly 17 shots per game and converted at just a 43.1 percent clip. If the Bulls want to add a scoring punch to their second unit, Oubre might be worth a call. But they also better be ready for some ice-cold nights and some frustrating decision-making.”
Oubre Jr. had a large role with the Charlotte Hornets this past season, but they finished in 14th place in the Eastern Conference standings.
The 6-foot-7 wing is still just 27 years old and could help improve Chicago’s offense with his three-point shooting and shot creation.
