Chicago Bulls get solid 3-and-D forward in Torrey Craig

The Bulls are bringing in a player who will make an immediate impact.

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The Chicago Bulls roster is starting to take shape, and it’s becoming something that could get fans excited. The Bulls recently signed 3-and-D forward Torrey Craig to a two-year deal, with the second being a player option. The 6-foot-7 forward fits nicely with the Bulls, given his propensity for playing solid defense and reliable beyond-the-arc shooting.

Free agent F Torrey Craig has agreed on a two-year contract with the Chicago Bulls, sources tell ESPN. Deal includes a player option. Craig averaged 7.4 points and 5.4 rebounds in 24 minutes for Suns last season.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 3, 2023

Best season of his career

Craig is coming off arguably the best season of his seven-year career. He started in 60 of the 79 games he played for the Phoenix Suns and averaged 7.4 points and 5.4 rebounds. While those numbers may not generate a lot of fanfare, Craig did a tremendous job of filling in the gaps for a squad that relied heavily on the playmaking of Chris Paul, Devin Booker, and, later on, Kevin Durant.

Torrey Craig is an #NBA starter on a vet minimum contract.

Absolute steal for the #Bulls pic.twitter.com/ym3EpptMDP

— Die-Hard Chicago Bulls Fans (@DieHardCBfans) July 3, 2023

How he fits in with the Bulls

Craig will presumably be part of the Bulls’ second unit, giving it a spark with his physical defense and timely shotmaking from deep. The latter may prove very useful for the Bulls, especially since Craig shot an excellent 39 percent from three-point land this past season.

Craig’s ability to play both forward positions will give the Bulls some much-needed lineup flexibility and help them stay competitive when their starters are resting.

Torrey Craig is really going to help grease the wheels of the Bulls offense for these 4 reasons:

1.) 39.5% from 3, 44% from corners
2.) Smart, quick ball mover. Makes a decision in 0.5 sec
3.) Throws good hit ahead passes in transition
4.) Sneaky good O rebounder - 2.7 per36 pic.twitter.com/Pj8a8KpFY4

— Will Gottlieb (@Will_Gottlieb) July 3, 2023

Early on, it looks like Craig is getting along very well with his teammates as he offered big man Andre Drummond $500 for the chance to wear jersey no. 3. However, the former All-Star hilariously declined, as seen in this screenshot posted by Craig on his Twitter account.