Frequently Asked Questions
Why are the Chicago Bulls targeting Max Strus from the Cleveland Cavaliers?
The Bulls need more three-point shooting, and Strus is a sharpshooter who has averaged over 38% from three in the past two seasons. He also fits GM Bryson Graham's plan of taking on big contracts from cap-strapped teams in exchange for future assets. Cleveland needs to unload his contract, making a deal mutually beneficial.
What is Max Strus's connection to Chicago?
Max Strus is a Hickory Hills, Illinois native who has long dreamed of playing for the Bulls. That hometown ties gives him extra motivation to perform if a trade were to go through.
What could a trade for Max Strus look like?
The reported framework involves the Bulls sending two second-round picks to Cleveland in exchange for Strus and his contract. It would be a low-risk move for Chicago even if Strus doesn't fully live up to expectations.
Are the Chicago Bulls also pursuing Norman Powell in free agency?
Yes, the Bulls are planning a run at veteran guard Norman Powell, who is departing Miami after an All-Star season. Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times confirmed the team's interest in Powell.
Why didn't the Bulls address their shooting problem in the NBA Draft?
New GM Bryson Graham used the Bulls' draft picks on athletes Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain but did not add any shooters, which frustrated fans. Graham's stated strategy is to acquire shooting by taking on big contracts from cap-strapped teams rather than through the draft.
Erik Lambert
I’m a football writer with more than 15 years covering the Chicago Bears. I hold a master’s degree in the Teaching of Writing from Columbia College Chicago, and my work on Sports Mockery has earned more than twenty million views. I focus on providing analysis, context, and reporting on Bears strategy, roster decisions, and team developments, and I’ve shared insight on 670 The Score, ESPN 1000, and football podcasts in the U.S. and Europe.
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