It’s a little surprise. The insiders had been betting for several months on an arrival of Goran Dragic to the Dallas Mavericks, to join his compatriot Luka Doncic. The two Slovenians had also played the game by making some innuendo during a joint press conference a few days ago. But Shams Charania announces that it is ultimately at the Chicago Bulls that the point guard will rebound. Nikola Vucevic In particular, he would have strongly campaigned to bring in the former Suns and Rockets player.
Free agent guard Goran Dragic has agreed to a deal with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) July 3, 2022
This is a contract of at least one year (2.9 M). Goran Dragic will thus strengthen the bench of the Illinois franchise. It could serve as a back-up for Lonzo Ball – while evolving alongsideAlex Caruso. The 36-year-old veteran also represents insurance in the event of a new injury to Ball, whose return still seems uncertain. Passed through Brooklyn (and very briefly in Toronto), he averaged 7.3 points with the Nets last season.
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