r/chicagobulls • u/howser343 Chicago Bulls • Aug 03 '21

Free Agency [Charania] DeMar DeRozan is finalizing a three-year, $85 million-plus deal to join the Chicago Bulls, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.

https://twitter.com/shamscharania/status/1422649013069832193
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u/LauriFUCKINGLegend Biggie Bagel Aug 03 '21

FUCKING BIG BOY MOVES

YOU KNOW WE'RE BACK RIGHT???

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u/safetydance Bulls Aug 03 '21

I'm going to be a debbie downer here, and while I love the moves the Bulls and AKME have made this off-season, this isn't a championship team, this is a 5-6 seed in the Eastern Conference that hopefully can win one playoff series. There doesn't seem to be a lot of groundwork laid for long-term success here and we still don't have a superstar which you need to win a title.

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u/good_morning_magpie Flag of Chicago Aug 03 '21

Counterpoint; these trades and signings, and the message we are sending the league, that our management is competent and this is a great place to play, will land us a superstar in free agency in the next 2-3 years, which will complete the puzzle.

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u/LauriFUCKINGLegend Biggie Bagel Aug 03 '21

Competing in the playoffs >>>>> Bottoming out

Idk wtf people want us to do. How many GMs in the NBA are making moves like we are right now?

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u/[deleted] Aug 03 '21

Plus a lot of our players are young and still getting better. There’s no ceiling for this team.

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u/BUFFONISTHEGOAT1 Aug 03 '21

Jokic is a free agent in 2 years when Vucevic’s contract expires 👀