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K.C. Johnson

If Bulls go big in NBA draft, Jaxson Hayes is the likely pick

CHICAGO _ In 2017, the Bulls acquired the draft rights to Lauri Markkanen despite having power forwards Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis already on the roster.

Last year, the Bulls drafted Wendell Carter Jr. with their No. 7 pick despite having Robin Lopez and Cristiano Felicio as big men.

If the Bulls either keep their No. 7 pick or trade down in the first round, here are three big man possibilities, with scouting reports culled from conversations with scouts and team executives:

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