Multiple reports came out that Dejounte Murray might be ‘gettable’ this offseason, and with the Bulls needing a Point Guard it makes sense that the Bulls would be interested in Murray. If I’m being honest I don’t see the Spurs trading him but I would love to have him on the Bulls.
This season Dejounte Murray averaged 15.7 points, 7.1 rebounds ,5.4 assists and 1.5 steals per game with a field goal percentage of 45.3 %, 3-point field goal percentage of 31.7% and a free throw percentage of 79.1%. Also this season Dejounte Murray had a defense rating of 110.8 which is pretty solid. Back in 2018 Murray made the NBA all defensive second team which lets you know that Murray is a pretty good defender and that is exactly what the Bulls need. The 2 biggest needs for the Bulls in my opinion are defense and a playmaker and Murray is good at both of these things which makes him a good fit on the Bulls and a great fit next to Zach Lavine. Can you Imagine Dejounte Murray and Patrick Williams’ defense together?
[embedyt] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n2g3Y3HTnA8[/embedyt]Dejounte Murray And Zach Lavine
Fun Fact- Zach Lavine and Dejounte Murray are very good friends, they are both from the same area and they have worked out together multiple times. With Zach and Murray being friends that makes it another reason why the Bulls should trade for Murray. He is a good fit for the team and can add more chemistry.
What is it going to take for the Bulls to get Dejounte Murray? In my honest opinion I don’t know because I have no idea what direction the Spurs are going in. The Spurs have been rumored to have interest in Lauri Markkanen this offseason so maybe both sides could work out something where the Bulls get Murray and the Spurs get Lauri. It’s only 3 players that I would not trade Murray for and that’s Zach Lavine, Nikola Vucevic and Patrick Williams. With that being said I really hope the Bulls could get Dejounte Murray.
Stats via Basketball Reference