NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls still targeting Lance Stephenson
By Josh Hill
The Chicago Bulls are looking to finally put together a roster of talent that is up to par with where it should be and that means we could see some big names head to Chicago this offseason.
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We may not see multiple big names come to Chicago but the Bulls are no doubt looking at ways to get the extra star they’ve been desperately needing since 2011 and he could end up being any one of a handful of names the Bulls are looking at.
According to NBA scribe Chuck Myron, the Chicago Bulls are still targeting Lance Stephenson as a backup plan in case they miss out on the free agents they’ll be targeting this summer.
"I think he’s most likely back in Indiana, though the Bulls reportedly see him as a fallback option. If the Pacers lose him, he’ll be mighty tough to replace, since Indiana will almost assuredly be capped out. We’re probably talking a mid-level guy there. I also wouldn’t be surprised if the Pacers tried to do something big, like trade for Rajon Rondo, if they miss out on Stephenson."
The Bulls have Carmelo Anthony at the top of their list and they’re also apparently in talks to acquire Arron Afflalo from the Orlando Magic, which means that Stephenson is no doubt the backup to the backup plan. There’s a scenario where the Bulls could add both Afflalo and Stephenson — as blasphemous that is to Tom Thibodeau’s defensive style — but Stephenson is still not at the top of the list for the Bulls, even if he’s one it nonetheless.