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NBA Free Agency 2016: 5 best fits for Lance Stephenson

By Charles Rahrig V

Apr 9, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Lance Stephenson (1) looks for a foul during the final seconds of the game against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. The Warriors won 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Lance Stephenson (1) looks for a foul during the final seconds of the game against the Golden State Warriors at FedExForum. The Warriors won 100-99. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 11, 2016; Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) and forward Doug McDermott (3) celebrate during the second half of the game at the Smoothie King Center. The Bulls won 121-116. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 11, 2016; Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) and forward Doug McDermott (3) celebrate during the second half of the game at the Smoothie King Center. The Bulls won 121-116. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls are going to look vastly different next season as they go through a transition period. After trading away Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, and with Pau Gasol set to walk in free agency, the Bulls’ roster is going to be led by Jimmy Butler.

That’s if they don’t trade him and go on a full-blown rebuild. The Bulls likely aren’t going to land the big names in free agency with their current roster status and the fact that they are in a transition period, but they should be on the lookout for value players that can help the roster.

Lance Stephenson could be one of those value players that could provide the edge that Chicago needs from their guards. Currently, the Bulls have a good amount of guards on the roster, but very few good ones that could help make a difference.

Stephenson could either start or come off the bench, depending upon whether or not he would swing to the small forward spot or if Jimmy Butler would. He has versatility and can do a variety of things, which would make him a smart pickup for Chicago.

Believe it or not, he might just be good for team chemistry.

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