CHICAGO _ John Paxson has publicly stated his desire to upgrade at point guard so often that Kris Dunn may have whiplash. It's a guarantee at least one new point guard will be on the roster come training camp.
Whether that player arrives via Thursday's NBA draft, in which the Bulls have the Nos. 7 and 38 picks, is unknown. The free-agent class at the position is deep.
Nevertheless, the blockbuster Anthony Davis trade between the Pelicans and Lakers means the No. 4 pick that long linked Darius Garland to the Lakers is now owned by the Pelicans. Given they also acquired Lonzo Ball from the Lakers in the deal and employ All-Star Jrue Holiday, Garland doesn't project to be a Pelicans' need.
Translated, the No. 4 pick is open for business. Whether the Bulls trade up or, more likely, stand pat, drafting a point guard is possible, if not likely. Not since the days of Derrick Rose's dominance has the position felt secured.
No wonder the Bulls would have loved to have landed the No. 2 pick in last month's draft lottery. Murray State point guard Ja Morant, widely assumed to be headed to the Grizzlies, projects to be a fit.
Nevertheless, here are other options that could interest the Bulls, with scouting reports culled from conversations with scouts and team executives:
