5 free agents the Chicago Bulls should target in the 2021 NBA offseason

#3 Derrick Rose

Derrick Rose

A reunion between the Chicago Bulls and Derrick Rose would make a lot of sense for both parties, assuming it's at the right price. Fans would love to see Rose make a return to the Windy City and it would likely mean a lot to him as well.

If the Chicago Bulls front office decides they want to spread their money around to build a well-balanced roster, Rose may be a candidate to come in and provide point guard production at a reasonable price.

Does that make Coby White expendable? More likely than not, but there's no reason they couldn't co-exist if management wanted them to. It would take defensive help at other spots, but Rose is a proven commodity who would once again be appreciated in a Chicago Bulls uniform.

#4 Nicolas Batum

Nicolas Batum

Moving into the forward spot here, veteran wing Nicolas Batum could be a defensive improvement on the Bulls frontcourt from day one. He is also someone who makes sense in terms of being able to mentor young forward Patrick Williams.

After an overpriced contract that made Batum look like a lesser player with the Charlotte Hornets, he proved his value this past season with the Los Angeles Clippers. He could bring that value to the Chicago Bulls next season.

Nicolas Batum has had a major impact on the team ever since he arrived 🙌 pic.twitter.com/7evoW2r6wt

— Clippers Nation (@ClipperNationCP) June 15, 2021

In L.A. he averaged 8.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 2.2 assists per game. That kind of well rounded ability to contribute is incredibly valuable, especially when playing alongside top notch offensive weapons such as LaVine and Vucevic.

In addition to those per-game numbers, Batum shot 40.4 percent from behind the arc. He is also a versatile defender who can guard 2-4 on most nights. That kind of flexibility would be huge in helping the Chicago Bulls win games during the 2021-22 NBA season.

#5 Alex Caruso

Alex Caruso

Back to the point guard spot with another player that comes from Los Angeles, though this time it's the Los Angeles Lakers. Guard Alex Caruso has received high praise from teammates like LeBron James in the past and there's a reason the Space Jam 2 star loves having him as a teammate.

4 years ago today the 🐐 @ACFresh21 joined the #Lakeshow & we have been enjoying seeing him grow in the purple & gold 🔥 #Carushow pic.twitter.com/qVDinZS6n2

— SHOWTIMEFORUM (@showtime_forum) July 13, 2021

Caruso makes winning plays, especially on the defensive end. He is arguably the exact kind of guard the Chicago Bulls should target to start next to LaVine while moving Coby White to a role leading the team's second unit.

Caruso's on-ball defense and ability to play without the ball in his hands on offense could make him worth more to a team like the Chicago Bulls than some other teams around the league.