Recent Chicago Bulls Guard Expected to Sign With International Team

Talen Horton-Tucker appeared in 58 games for the Bulls last season, averaging 6.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game while shooting 45.7% from the field and 33.6% from beyond the arc.

After being drafted 46th overall in 2019, Horton-Tucker spent the first three seasons of his NBA career with the Los Angeles Lakers, where he was seen as a young guard with high potential. After that, Horton-Tucker also spent two years with the Utah Jazz before making his way to Chicago, but is now expected to explore NBA options outside of the NBA.

Horton-Tucker is reportedly weighing his options, but is expected to sign with Fenerbahce Istanbul, a Turkish basketball team. Fenerbahce is the reigning champion of the Turkish Cup and EuroLeague, cementing itself as one of the best teams in Europe.

BasketNews' Donatas Urbonas reported that Horton-Tucker is finalizing a deal with the Turkish team, but could still be hoping for an NBA opportunity.

"EuroLeague champions Fenerbahce Istanbul are finalizing a deal with six-year NBA guard Talen Horton-Tucker, sources tell BasketNews," Urbonas wrote. "According to BasketNews sources, the 24-year-old guard is down to two options: land in Istanbul or secure a spot on an NBA roster, with a window still open for that possibility.

"However, if the NBA opportunity doesn't materialize to his liking, Horton-Tucker is expected to begin his overseas career with one of the most prestigious EuroLeague clubs — Fenerbahce Istanbul, fresh off winning the 2025 EuroLeague title."

Horton-Tucker carved out a successful NBA career through six seasons, especially for a second-round draft pick, but it seems like his time in the league is coming to an end. Of course, he could always make a return, but he is finding a great landing spot in Turkey with one of the best EuroLeague teams.