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Chicago Bulls: 3 buyout players worth pursuing post-deadline

By Andrew Miller

CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 17: Frank Kaminsky #44 of the Charlotte Hornets tries to shoot against Robin Lopez #42 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on November 17, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - NOVEMBER 17: Frank Kaminsky #44 of the Charlotte Hornets tries to shoot against Robin Lopez #42 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on November 17, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. 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 Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /
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SACRAMENTO, CA – MARCH 29: Zach Randolph #50 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on March 29, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images)
SACRAMENTO, CA – MARCH 29: Zach Randolph #50 of the Sacramento Kings looks on during the game against the Indiana Pacers on March 29, 2018 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, California. 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 Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2018 NBAE (Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Zach Randolph. 2. player. 24. . Power Forward. 16.6 PPG*

The aspect of bringing a veteran presence into the locker room for the Chicago Bulls would be the main appeal of power forward Zach Randolph. Also, it would be a lot of fun to watch a player with the skill set and entertainment factor of Randolph suiting up and playing in the Windy City sometime soon.

There’s no point for the Bulls to bring in a physical presence in the paint like Randolph to help them get into the playoff picture this season or next. If the Bulls were in the playoff picture somehow next season, Randolph would be a valuable addition, though. That is looking too far ahead for where the front office’s mindset should be at right now.

What Randolph could also help out with is the development of two of the most promising big men in Chicago. Second-year rising forward Lauri Markkanen could be a star in the NBA soon, but he does need some work to round out his game. Rookie center Wendell Carter Jr. could really benefit from Randolph helping him develop too.

The two time NBA All-Star and one time All-NBA Team honoree Randolph is one of the most accomplished veterans that you will ever find on the buyout market. That just shows how deep this buyout market is following this past deadline. Randolph holds a similar scenario to Ellington in that it’s worth exploring for the Bulls if many other contenders aren’t interested.

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