In the latest batch of Chicago Bulls rumors, Jimmy Butler makes it clear he wants to stay, Dwyane Wade will stay in Chicago and the Bulls are interested in one of the best players on the planet that doesn’t play in the NBA.
There’s a saying that isn’t written on any walls of the United Center, but it still rings true: “The Chicago Bulls are never boring.”
With the rumors that Jimmy Butler could be traded elsewhere, Dwyane Wade‘s $23.8 million player option and the Bulls being interested and at the front of the line for Milos Teodosic, there’s no shortage of talking points for the Bulls.
We’ll take a look at the most recent rumors, starting with Jimmy Butler’s status in Chicago.
Butler’s on the block, but he isn’t planning on going anywhere
Per source, Jimmy Butler has informed Cavs that he wants to stay in Chicago rather than be traded to Cleveland.
— David Aldridge (@davidaldridgedc) June 21, 2017
Can confirm Jimmy Butler told Cavs he wants to stay in Chicago and not be traded to Cleveland. @daldridgetnt first
— Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) June 21, 2017
Jimmy Butler has been linked to rumors everywhere in recent days, but the three-time All-Star has no plans of planning for a different team in 2017-18.
Butler, who has been linked to rumors surrounding the Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets, has two more years locked in on his deal he signed two summers ago for $95 million.
From @KCJHoop on Jimmy trade talks. https://t.co/hltJIrp9d9 pic.twitter.com/kbZ0PYl6Ob
— Jason Patt (@Bulls_Jay) June 21, 2017
Dwyane Wade is going to accept his player option and remain with the Bulls in 2017-18
Sources: Bulls were informed by Dwyane Wade that he's picking up his option for next season. Story to come
— Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) June 20, 2017
It was expected and now it’s being reported that Dwyane Wade will remain with the Bulls in the 2017-18 season by opting in and accepting his $23.8 million player option for next year.
Bulls linked to Milos Teodosic?
Milos Teodosic is seen by many as the best basketball player in the world that’s not playing in the NBA currently.
So of course, out of nowhere seemingly, the Bulls are the “frontrunner” to sign Teodosic away from overseas, according to Eurohoops’ Varlas Nikos.
#NBA #Exclusive by @nikosvarlas :The @chicagobulls are ready to move and sign @MilosTeodosic4 to a multiyear deal https://t.co/kJ0BPm2ZxJ
— Eurohoops (@Eurohoopsnet) June 20, 2017
This is a big deal in a number of ways, seeing that Chicago has a large Serbian community. (Just look at all of them that came to watch Nikola Jokic this past season at the United Center.) Teodosic is a fantastic player and would be a huge jolt in the arm of the Bulls.
Next: Sun-Times report: Butler to push for trade to Cleveland?
The curiosity builds with this situation because he’s already 30 years old. But, the man can play. He’s damn good.