Bulls roster build feels like they won't be cellar dwellers in 2026-27
<p>Norman Powell is very well aware of his situation.</p><p>After all, the veteran Bulls guard might not be a hardened businessman, but he has been around the league long enough to understand the business.</p><p>So when he signed a two-year, $45-million contract with Year 2 being a team option, he did the team a favor because of the flexibility it allows but also did right by himself because of how fluid it keeps him on the trade front.</p><p>If the Bulls feel the need to move Powell come February, it’s essentially an expiring contract. That also means Powell likely would be sent to a contender.
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<p>Norman Powell is very well aware of his situation.</p><p>After all, the veteran Bulls guard might not be a hardened businessman, but he has been around the league long enough to understand the business.</p><p>So when he signed a two-year, $45-million contract with Year 2 being a team option, he did the team a favor because of the flexibility it allows but also did right by himself because of how fluid it keeps him on the trade front.</p><p>If the Bulls feel the need to move Powell come February, it’s essentially an expiring contract. That also means Powell likely would be sent to a contender. At age 33, it’s not a bad situation to be in, and it’s also the new mindset in the NBA.</p><p>“I just think with the way the league is and free agency, just the aprons and things like that, teams are trying to get creative,” Powell said last month. “For me, I go into every situation wanting to be here, wanting to help win and contribute anyway I can.
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- <p>Norman Powell is very well aware of his situation.</p><p>After all, the veteran Bulls guard might not be a hardened businessman, but he has been around the league long enough to understand the business.</p><p>So when he signed a two-year, $45-million contract with Year 2 being a team option, he did the team a favor because of the flexibility it allows but also did right by himself because of how fluid it keeps him on the trade front.</p><p>If the Bulls feel the need to move Powell come February, it’s essentially an expiring contract. That also means Powell likely would be sent to a contender.
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Bulls roster build feels like they won't be cellar dwellers in 2026-27
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