The Chicago Bulls need to stay active this summer if they hope to get over the hump (again) and get back into the playoffs. They were bounced in the play-in tournament this past year, and, while a rebuild could help their roster moving forward, they have decided to run it back with the same core group.
If that’s their plan, they need to add significant help around Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic. Adding depth at the point guard position is crucial, but so is improving their 3-point shooting. They were one of the worst teams in the league in that category this past season.
According to recent rumblings, the Bulls are actively trying to improve their 3-point shooting. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that they are one of the teams looking to target Philadelphia 76ers forward Georges Niang in free agency.
“Niang is expected to receive free agency interest from the Bulls, 76ers, and Spurs, along with the Cavaliers, league sources told HoopsHype,” Scotto wrote.
The 30-year-old forward is entering his eighth NBA season and is a great presence at both ends of the court. He’s an irritant on the defensive end, and he knocks down his 3-point looks.
In Philadelphia this past year, Niang averaged 8.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.0 assists per game on 44.2% shooting from the field and 40.1% shooting from behind the 3-point line. He attempted 4.9 3-point shots per contest.
If the Bulls could lure Niang, it would be a great get.
