Chicago Bulls

Assuming there is no rebuild coming, the Bulls will likely run it back with either Zach, DeMar or both. In any case, the Bulls need affordable, reliable shooters. Preferably ones that can also contribute in another area like ballhandling, rim protection, or defense. Currently, the Bulls have 2-4 players who are better than average at catch and shoot 3 point shots (Zach, Coby, PWill, and Caruso). Vucevic is decent as a big man., but his shooting is not more efficient than a DeRozan isolation play. You can look at this more Here and Here.

If the Bulls return with mostly the same team, they will have very little money for free agency (probably around ~$5m) unless cuts are made. If Zach and/or DeMar are traded, they would likely have the ability to do a full MLE (~$12.2m) and maybe the BAE (~$4.4m). Vet minimum players are also likely necessary in each situation. I filtered players who have a PPP (points per possession) for spot up shooting higher or around DeRozan's 1.14 when he is in isolation (or at a similar level to Vucevic as a big man) and a high catch and shoot 3p%.

Free Agents

Full MLE (~$12.2m)

This is difficult because players who can shoot 3s are highly valued, even if they are terrible defenders or are valued very little by advanced stats. These are the players who would be a good value for this size of contract not just because of shooting. I am sure many of the players farther below will get this kind of contract too.

• Donte DiVincenzo: Although highly unlikely to take the MLE, he would be an incredible value for the Bulls. I really don't think he will be available for this, but Hollinger mentioned it was possible.

• Christian Wood: Great 3 point shooter and great in the pick and roll. He is a bad defender, but he would add size and can play minutes at both C and PF.

Partial MLE ($5m-10m)

• Jevon Carter: He shot very well (1.18 PPP, 43.9% 3p% on c&s) and played solid defense as a PG, but the previous year he was much less efficient. He is simply 3&D at the position and would not be a good match if ballhandling required, but he will be a great value on the bench as well.

• Grant Williams: He shot 38.6% 3p% on c&s and plays generally solid defense, but he is a RFA.

• Keita Bates-Diop: He also had a very good season as a shooter (1.14 PPP, 40.5% 3p% on c&s), but had a much weaker previous season. It depends how confident you are in this year's numbers, but he is a solid defender regardless. If the Spurs don't bring him back, he could be worth the risk.

• Trey Lyles: He didn't have an amazing year shooting (1.07 PPP, 37.4% 3p% on c&s), but he had similar numbers to Vucevic and played solid defense as a big man. In addition, he is better pick and roll man than any of the Bulls' current players. A lower contract in this range would be a good value.

• Damion Lee: He had an amazing year as a shooter (1.18 PPP, 47% 3p% on c&s), but who knows if it will hold up. He is also okay as a defender. A contract in the low levels of this range ($5m) would be a good value.