It’s no secret that the Bulls could use some defensive help on the wing. Though guards Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso (when healthy) give Chicago plenty of punch on the perimeter, All-Star wings Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan have never been plus defenders. DeRozan, who spent time at small and power forward during the 2021-22 season, is a particularly vulnerable target for opposing offenses.
Extension-eligible Philadelphia 76ers wing Matisse Thybulle, fresh off an inconsistent third year with the Sixers, could be an excellent fit as a bench wing spelling LaVine and DeRozan. The 6’5” guard was floated as a potential trade target for the Bulls this summer, per Sean Deveny of Heavy.