It’s no secret the Chicago Bulls will need to bolster their depth at the forward position before the 2023-24 begins, and there does appear to still be a few solid options remaining unsigned. But while I did lament Chicago’s decision to let Trendon Watford slip through their grasp, the idea that Derrick Jones Jr. could return to fill the void always remained in the back of my mind.
Earlier this summer Jones Jr. opted out of his player option with the Bulls to test the waters of free agency. After averaging the fewest minutes played per game since his sophomore season, that seems like the logical decision to make.