The Chicago Bulls are waiving veteran guard Jevon Carter to create the roster flexibility required to acquire Dario Saric, per @ShamsCharania of The Athletic. The move comes as Chicago emerged as a third team in a multi-team trade to help facilitate the deal.
By participating as the third party in this transaction, the Bulls are reportedly receiving draft assets to consummate the trade. Carter, a defensive-minded specialist, originally joined the Bulls on a multi-year contract during the 2023 offseason. However, his role within the rotation diminished recently, leading to this roster adjustment to accommodate the incoming Saric.
The addition of Dario Saric provides the Bulls with a versatile frontcourt player capable of floor-spacing and veteran playmaking. To finalize the acquisition, the Bulls front office determined that waiving Carter was the necessary step to clear a spot on the active roster. Details regarding the specific draft assets Chicago received for their involvement in the trade have not yet been fully disclosed.
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