Veteran Guard Kevin Huerter Aims to Stay with Bulls Beyond This Season
Since joining the Chicago Bulls just before last season's trade deadline, guard Kevin Huerter has been a standout with an impressive plus/minus rating. Now 27 and in his prime, he feels like he has finally found a home after moving between three teams in five years.
Huerter leads the Bulls in plus/minus since arriving in the three-team trade that sent Zach LaVine to the Kings last February. Despite this success, his future with the Bulls remains uncertain as he will become a free agent at the end of the season. The Bulls’ roster includes at least six players with expiring contracts, including Coby White and Nikola Vucevic, making business decisions a priority over sentiment.
Coach's Perspective and Team Outlook
Head coach Billy Donovan's comments suggest the Bulls value Huerter's contributions. The team has focused on resilience and competitiveness, even after losing LaVine in the trade.
“I just want to be a part of winning basketball at this point of my career,” Huerter said. “Whether fans have liked it or not, Billy has preached that since I got here. Even when that [LaVine] trade happened, he was like, ‘I know who left the building. Are we going to be a team that folds, or are we going to try and make a push to the playoffs, get a little taste of that?’”
“The energy since I’ve gotten here hasn’t been, ‘Hey, we’re looking to take a step back.'”
Huerter understands the uncertainty but remains committed to competing and contributing to the Bulls' success.
Summary
Kevin Huerter, a key player since being traded to the Bulls, hopes to stay with the team and continue competing at a high level amid contract uncertainties and a roster in transition.
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