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Bulls Add Talen Horton-Tucker to Backcourt

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Bulls Add Talen Horton-Tucker to Backcourt
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As per Shams Charania from The Athletic, the Bulls have reached a deal with guard Talen Horton-Tucker that includes a partial guarantee. The person from Chicago now has an opportunity to play for his local team.

A Fresh Start for a Hometown Player

Horton-Tucker, who is 23 years old, started his career in the NBA playing for the Los Angeles Lakers, serving as a supporting player for three seasons. Despite only playing in two games, he managed to clinch a championship in his rookie season. Moving to Chicago signifies a new beginning and an opportunity to make a greater impact.

Solid Numbers with Room to Grow

Horton-Tucker had his most successful year during the 2022-23 season while playing for the Utah Jazz. He demonstrated potential as a versatile player by maintaining averages of 10.7 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.2 rebounds per game. Despite needing to improve his shooting percentages, he showed progress by shooting 33 percent from long range last season. Enhancing his shooting is crucial as he becomes part of the Bulls, particularly with defenses targeting Zach LaVine and Nikola Vučević.

A Youth Movement in Chicago

Although the Bulls may not be strong contenders for the championship this season, it is a wise decision to invest in young talent like Horton-Tucker for their future. He becomes part of a youthful and growing backcourt with Coby White, Josh Giddey, and Ayo Dosunmu. Horton-Tucker’s NBA background of five years may assist him in advancing to the next level in his professional journey.

Chicago fans will be closely monitoring Horton-Tucker to see if he can transform his potential into actual results and become a key player in the Bulls’ rebuilding process.

Maya Rodriguez
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