Talen Horton-Tucker will join the Bulls on a partially guaranteed contract, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic.
Charania notes that it’s a homecoming for the 23-year-old Chicago native, who has five years of NBA experience with the Lakers and Jazz. He appeared in 51 games for Utah last season, making 11 starts and averaging 10.1 points, 2.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists in 19.8 minutes per night.
Shooting has been a persistent issue for Horton-Tucker, and he connected at a career-low 39.6% from the field last season, along with 33% from three-point range.
The Jazz renounced their free agent rights to Horton-Tucker last month to clear cap room for Lauri Markkanen‘s new contract. Reports surfaced this summer that the Rockets and Mavericks might have interest in signing him, but nothing ever materialized.
Charania states that Horton-Tucker will be given a chance to earn a roster spot with the Bulls. Chicago currently has 14 players with fully guaranteed contracts, plus Onuralp Bitim, whose deal is non-guaranteed until opening night and then carries a $350K guarantee until the league-wide guarantee date in early January.
