Just when things seemed to be cooling off for the Chicago Bulls this offseason, news of Lonzo Ball’s injury exception has stirred up the pot and has the rumor mill buzzing with potential possibilities. This means the Bulls can outright sign OR trade for a player on the last year of their contract, as long as their contract isn’t greater than the $10.2 million exception. With so few difference-making players available in free agency, this greatly enhances Chicago’s flexibility in negotiations.
This opens up a big opportunity for the Bulls, as they still have clear holes to address, primarily in the frontcourt and on the wing.