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An updated look at free agents for the Chicago Bulls and what they should do with them

By Bennett Halpin

BOSTON, MA - APRIL 26: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Chicago Bulls reacts on from the bench during the third quarter of Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 26, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - APRIL 26: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Chicago Bulls reacts on from the bench during the third quarter of Game Five of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on April 26, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /
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Rajon Rondo, PG, Chicago Bulls
BOSTON, MA – APRIL 16: Rajon Rondo #9 of the Chicago Bulls takes a shot against Amir Johnson #90 of the Boston Celtics during the first quarter of Game One of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals at TD Garden on April 16, 2017 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images) /

Rajon Rondo

The Bulls should seriously consider keeping Rondo around, but they decided to go in a different direction on Friday with the release of Rondo (and Isaiah Canaan).

Before Rondo officially became a free agent, his $13.4 million salary wasn’t fully guaranteed. What that would’ve meant is, if the Bulls were so inclined, they could buy him out for $3 million, which is what they’re going to do. Any decisions on Rondo needed to be made ASAP and with the deadline arriving on Friday, they made the move they felt necessary to make.

Although Rondo has had his ups and downs with the Bulls, he’s an experienced veteran with a proven pedigree. He’s not afraid to call the young guys out and is a great distributor of the ball, capable of getting guys easy looks.

I think the young Bulls could’ve benefited from some veteran leadership at the point guard position. Kris Dunn hasn’t proven he’s ready to be a starter yet and Jerian Grant and Cameron Payne are even further down the depth chart.

If Rondo would’ve played well enough that he actually affected Chicago’s ability to tank, then he could make a nice trade piece for a contender looking for playmaking. Of course this would all be contingent on Rondo agreeing to come back in a backup/mentoring role, which basically doesn’t matter now.

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