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NBA Buyout Rumors: Chicago Bulls interested in Jimmer Fredette

By Josh Hill

Feb 12, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) passes the ball back outside as his path to the basket is cut off by New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler (6) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Feb 12, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) passes the ball back outside as his path to the basket is cut off by New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler (6) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /
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Feb 12, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) passes the ball back outside as his path to the basket is cut off by New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler (6) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jim O
Feb 12, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Sacramento Kings point guard Jimmer Fredette (7) passes the ball back outside as his path to the basket is cut off by New York Knicks center Tyson Chandler (6) during the first half at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Jim O /

The Sacramento Kings have deeded that Jimmer Fredette isn’t in their long-term plans, but some teams around the NBA have viewed him as a valuable short-term option. There were initial indications that Fredette would sign with a non-contender to allow himself the most playing time possible, but it now appears he’s more open to playing for contenders as well.

Fredette opening his mind to where he wants to sign is good news for one of the teams showing an interested in him. According to Marc Stein from ESPN.com, the Bulls aren’t looking to sign someone on the buyout market that puts them into the luxury tax, but Fredette could be an option if he doesn’t cost a lot.

The Bulls need for scoring could lead to a long-term deal with Fredette over the summer if he impresses, but the chances of that are as unlikely as they are that the Bulls will make a move on Jimmer. They may reach out, but they’re not willing to get into a bidding war for him which means they’re just dark horse candidates at best.

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