Frequently Asked Questions
Who is John Collins and why are the Chicago Bulls interested in him?
John Collins is a 28-year-old power forward who spent last season with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Bulls are interested in him because he finishes well at the rim, plays defense, rebounds well, and is a decent three-point shooter — all things Chicago needs to bolster its front court.
How much salary cap space do the Chicago Bulls have this offseason?
The Bulls currently have $30 million in salary cap space. VP of Basketball Operations Bryson Graham needs to spend some of it to round out the roster.
What other teams are competing with the Bulls for John Collins in free agency?
The San Antonio Spurs are the other prominent team frequently mentioned as a suitor for Collins. The Minnesota Timberwolves had been linked to him as well, but after trading for LaMelo Ball they won't be able to offer Collins what other teams can.
How much money could John Collins get in free agency this offseason?
Collins could receive the full mid-level exception, which is approximately $16 million, from teams this offseason. The Bulls have the cap space to offer him that full amount.
Who are the young players the Chicago Bulls are building around?
The Bulls are building around Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain, both first-round picks expected to be centerpieces of the team's future plans, along with Matas Buzelis and Josh Giddey.
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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