Even though the Bulls expect a full season of Derrick Rose next year they aren’t taking any chances this time. According to reports from Pro Basketball Talk they are trying to get more depth at the point guard position just in case Rose has any more issues moving forward.
“That said, after two season-ending injuries in the last three years, the organization understands that they have to brace themselves for the possibility of unexpected misfortune or even just lightening Rose’s burden. Whether that means the return of Augustin, bringing back veteran Kirk Hinrich, acquiring another backup in free agency—Mavericks point guardDevin Harris has been connected to the Bulls, according to a league source—or trying to surround Rose with talent that fits his game, the front office has options.”
Harris was a key part of the Dallas Maverick’s rotation this season. He can get to the rim at ease and is a better shooter than Rose but his defense is suspect, and that’s putting it nicely. At the very least he could take some of the pressure off of Rose. The Mavericks have hinted that they want Harris back so we will just have to wait and see how this plays out.