Chicago Bulls Rumors: Larry Sanders, Reggie Evans, Elton Brand Options For Joakim Noah Depth? Taj Gibson Trade Future Target

Aug 07, 2015 01:12 PM EDT
Jimmy Butler #21 of the Chicago Bulls against Elton Brand #7 of the Atlanta Hawks
Jimmy Butler #21 of the Chicago Bulls against Elton Brand #7 of the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena on December 15, 2014 in Atlanta, Georgia."

The Chicago Bulls may look for depth behind Joakim Noah heading into training camp and names like Larry Sanders, Reggie Evans, Elton Brand, JaVale McGee, Greg Stiemsma, Cory Jefferson, JaVale McGee, Carlos Boozer, Jason Maxiell and Justin Hamilton could be options if Nazr Mohammed retries and this comes as the Bulls may consider a Taj Gibson trade in the future.

The Bulls have Fred Hoiberg taking over for Tom Thibodeau this season and after bringing back Jimmy Butler, Kirk Hinrich and Mike Dunleavy, the team could have one more move to make. The Bulls roster is fairly deep on the bench and at the forward positions, but right now they do not have a true backup for Joakim Noah. Pau Gasol can slide over when needed, but the team is likely going to add another big man in training camp for depth, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The Bulls have options on the market and players like Brand, McGee, Sanders or Evans could be solid options to help add some depth. The Bulls have Cameron Bairstow but with Noah dealing with injuries last season, the team may want to add another veteran. Noah comes in after playing in 67 games and putting up 7.2 points and 9.6 rebounds and he remains one of the best defensive players in the league. KC Johnson writes that Noah said that last season was "humbling" and that Bulls writer Sam Smith reports that the team could use Noah off the bench to help manage his minutes.

The Bulls have Gasol and Nikola Mirotic at forward along with Bobby Portis and Taj Gibson and that could lead to a trade down the line. The team has depth and KC Johnson writes that Gibson may be too expensive for his role and could end up on the trading block this year. Gibson just had surgery and that means the deadline is more likely than a move this summer. Gibson is making over $8 million per season over the next two years and that could be too much for what his role will be moving forward.

Sanders had a tough year dealing with off the court issues and that led to him playing in just 27 games for the Bucks. Sanders had been productive for the team and he could be a low risk, high upside option if he is signed, but right now he is not close to a deal with any team. Elton Brand reportedly had some interest from the Mavericks, but the team has added Samuel Dalembert and likely will not sign him.

Brand played with the Atlanta Hawks last season and he has a ton of experience in the NBA and could be a fit on a minimum deal. Brand played in 36 games last season and averaged three posits and three rebounds per game for the Hawks. McGee has been banged up the past two seasons and has missed over 100 games, but he looked good in spots last year while playing in 23 games and he also could be a low risk option that has high upside.

Check here for more on the Chicago Bulls offseason moves and players available on the free agent market.

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