Though the Bulls were pleased to talk about the selection of Bobby Portis as a first-round pick, a first-round selection from 2011 wasn’t far from anybody’s mind as Gar Forman and Fred Hoiberg addressed the media on Thursday night.
Jimmy Butler’s impending free agency — restricted free agency, it should be said — will be priority No. 1 come July 1, as all the rumors about Butler possibly looking for a shorter contract will be met with intent.
“Our goal all along is to have Jimmy here long-term, and we feel real confident in our situation, how well he fits and that Jimmy’s comfortable in Chicago,” Forman said.