Chicago Bulls player Talen Horton-Tucker (22), guard Ayo Dosunmu (11) and forward Dalen Terry (25) hug after then game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images Matt Marton-Imagn Images

Ex-Lakers Player Receives Final Chicago Bulls Roster Spot

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI
By Farbod Esnaashari | Last updated Oct 19, 2024 3:33 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls had some very important decisions to make with their preseason roster and it looks like the team has finalized them.

According to Jamal Collier of ESPN, the Chicago Bulls have signed former Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker to their final roster spot. During the preseason, he averaged 13.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.2 assists on 42/33/75 shooting from the field.

Talen Horton-Tucker has made the Bulls final roster spot for the 2024-25 season, sources told ESPN.

Horton-Tucker averaged 13.0 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists and shot 40% during the preseason
— Jamal Collier (@JamalCollier) October 19, 2024

During the team's final preseason game against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Horton-Tucker made a very clutch layup to tie the game and send it to overtime. The Bulls ultimately won the game in overtime, keeping the Cavaliers winless in preseason.

THT TIES IT UP WITH 4 SECONDS@CHSN__ | @Thortontucker pic.twitter.com/2XitNe5XgS
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) October 19, 2024

While Horton-Tucker is a great signing for the Chicago Bulls, it really doesn't help the logjam that the team has at the guard position. The team had the following players at guard during the preseason: Josh Giddey, Lonzo Ball, Coby White, Zach LaVine, Ayo Dosunmu, Dalen Terry, Jevon Carter, Chris Duarte, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Julian Phillips.

Regardless of the roster problems, the Chicago Bulls were a surprisingly exciting team to watch during the preseason. The team has a renewed sense of energy that could be felt on the court. Even if the team doesn't make the playoffs this season or tries to ultimately tank if they trade Zach LaVine, they're playing with the right spirit.

The Chicago Bulls open their season against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 23.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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