Former Bulls forward Thaddeus Young discussed a variety of subjects with K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago, including his time with the team and how he found out that he was being traded to San Antonio.
Young has only played in 25 games with the Spurs, a team clearly focused on building for the future. He remains grateful for his time with the Bulls, where he averaged an impressive 12.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 1.1 steals per game last season.
“Just the moments that I had with my teammates,” Young said when asked about what stands out from his Bulls tenure. “Those are all great guys. We all know I love Zach (LaVine) to death. And he feels the same way. Getting a chance to help groom Pat (Williams) and Coby (White) a little bit. And then the staff was great. I loved having conversations with everyone on staff and making sure the guys were good.”
San Antonio could trade Young before the February 10 deadline, or the team could reach a buyout agreement with the 33-year-old. Chicago has a need at power forward, but is ineligible to reacquire Young unless he’s traded to another team and then waived. The Bulls could also pursue a veteran like Paul Millsap, who reportedly isn’t expected to play another game with Brooklyn.
Here are some other notes from the Central Division:
- Bucks two-way player Lindell Wigginton exited the NBA’s health and safety protocols this week, according to Jim Owczarski of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Twitter link). Wigginton entered protocols last weekend after signing with the team earlier this month.
- Pistons guard Killian Hayes is starting to adapt to his new reserve role, Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press writes. Hayes, 20, is averaging 6.3 points per game on just 35% shooting this season. He’s come off the bench in each of the Pistons’ last three games.
- Bulls star Zach LaVine‘s priorities have changed this year, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times opines. With Chicago adding Lonzo Ball, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic over the last 10 months, LaVine is now playing for a championship contender, something that’s relatively new for him. The Bulls own the second-best record in the Eastern Conference at 30-18.
Horton Tucker for Young
How do Spurs view Horton Tucker?
Or
Buyout to join Lakers
If 5 million buyout, it’s too much for Lakers to spend on him
Lol, Lakers are barely making the playoffs. Why he would join them…
Thad Young for Tauren Prince
TWolves add a respectable PF that can play a role for them in battling for the playoffs.
Spurs get a back up forward on an exploring deal
Young and Millsap to the bulls and we are ready for a deep postseason
I’m indifferent about Millsap but Thad? That’s EXACTLY what I have been saying. Everyone wants us to trade PWill for Jerami Grant…who will hate it here because he wants to be the number 1 or 2 option on offense, he’s gonna get PAID in the off-season so we couldn’t keep him, and honestly he wouldn’t be doing much more for us than PWill. He would be our 4th option (some would argue 3rd but I think when Vuc is rolling he’s a better offensive player) and we would basically be using him for his strong defense. I would much rather keep PWill despite him not looking great on box scores. He’s a good defender, unlimited upside, and does not care if he doesn’t get up his shots. Every championship team needs that kind of guy.
Bulls can’t trade for Thad I believe
Not sure about that but he can be bou ht out
Bulls will have to wait for the offseason if they want Thad back, unfortunately.
Thank goodness Wiggy is out of protocols. Season saver for the Bucks.