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Ex-Lakers Player Reacts to Joining Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls have made a roster decision.

Joey Linn

Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena.
Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker (5) against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. / Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images
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The Chicago Bulls are entering a rebuild. DeMar DeRozan (sign and trade) and Alex Caruso were dealt this offseason, officially signifying Chicago’s pivot away from an era that was going nowhere.

While Zach LaVine, Nikola Vucevic, and other veterans remain in Chicago, more moves are likely coming for the Bulls between now and the NBA trade deadline. This will open even more opportunities for Chicago’s young players.

With the preseason over, the Bulls had to make some tough some roster decisions. One of these moves was made official on Monday, with the Bulls announcing that former Los Angeles Lakers guard Talen Horton-Tucker had made their roster.

Speaking with reporters shortly after this became official, Horton-Tucker reacted to the news.

“It’s a dream come true,” Horton-Tucker said via K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports News.

From Chicago, Horton-Tucker debuted with the Lakers in 2019. Spending three seasons in Los Angeles, Horton-Tucker was traded to the Utah Jazz in 2022. The 6-foot-4 guard spent two seasons in Utah, averaging 10.5 points in 116 appearances.

Still just 23 years old, Horton-Tucker has a great opportunity with the Bulls to continue establishing himself as an NBA player.

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Chicago Bulls forward Talen Horton-Tucker (22) shoots a free throw against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at United Center. / Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

The Bulls opened up minutes for players like Horton-Tucker when they moved some veterans this summer. While they will likely no longer be in the Eastern Conference playoff/play-in mix, the Bulls now have a more clear direction.

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JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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