The Chicago Bulls left Las Vegas believing they may have uncovered a cornerstone for their rebuild. Rookie forward Caleb Wilson, the No. 4 overall pick, averaged 23.5 points, 7.3 rebounds and 2.5 blocks while shooting 50 percent from the floor in Summer League. He also hit 42 percent of his three-point attempts, an unexpected boost to his draft profile.
Local coverage noted that Wilson, alongside fellow rookie Matas Buzelis, could form the nucleus of Chicago’s next core. Team observers cautioned, however, against reading too much into the off-season struggles of other young Bulls players.
Grizzlies
The Memphis Grizzlies are weighing a contract buyout with veteran guard Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, according to multiple reports. Memphis must trim its roster before opening night, and a buyout would send the 32-year-old into free agency, where contenders are expected to show immediate interest. Caldwell-Pope has previously won championships with the Los Angeles Lakers and Denver Nuggets, and speculation already links the Klutch Sports client to whichever club ultimately lands LeBron James.
Nuggets
The Denver Nuggets remain in the market for another front-court player, league insider Jake Fischer reported. The search follows the team’s decision to part ways with center Jonas Valančiūnas, who subsequently signed with Zalgiris Kaunas in Lithuania. Denver recently added Marvin Bagley III but would prefer additional depth behind three-time MVP Nikola Jokić before training camp.
Source: Hoops Wire
