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Position: F
Born: 04/26/96
Height: 6-7 / 2.01
Weight:197 lbs. / 89.4 kg.
Salary: $1,991,520
Born: 04/26/96
Height: 6-7 / 2.01
Weight:197 lbs. / 89.4 kg.
Salary: $1,991,520
The No. 22 pick in the first round had been rebounding and passing well, but seemed somewhat reluctant to shoot after a good first game. But Hutchison was three of seven on threes against Dallas. “I think at this level and being summer league you have to take advantage and shoot,” Hutchison admitted. “I just wanted to rebound the ball and when I got an open look shoot the ball. Chicago, why they brought me in was my ability to rebound and also start the break offensively. I’ve had that in my game and it’s something that sets me apart.
He said he looks forward to playing with first-round draft picks Wendell Carter Jr. and Chandler Hutchinson. “I’m excited,” Dunn said. “We have some good players. It will help us with games and help bring excitement to the fans. Last year it was amazing to play in front of the fans. We didn’t have the year that we wanted last year. Hopefully this year we can get it back by going out and competing each and every game.”
Assuming the Bulls offered the standard 120 percent, Carter will earn $4.4 million during the 2018-19 season — his first year in the league — and $5.2 million during his second season. Hutchison will earn $2 million his first season and $2.3 million the next year.
The Chicago Bulls have signed 2018 No. 7 selection Wendell Carter Jr. and No. 22 selection Chandler Hutchison. In accordance with team policy, terms of the contracts were not released. Carter Jr. (6-10, 259) played in 37 games (37 starts) for the Duke Blue Devils in 2017-18 and averaged 13.5 points, 9.1 rebounds and 2.05 blocks. He was only the sixth Blue Devil to shoot better than .500 from the field (.561), .400 from 3-point range (.413) and .700 at the free throw line (.738). Carter Jr. notched one of the best rookie seasons by a big man in Duke history, finishing second all-time among Blue Devil freshman in rebounds (335), blocked shots (76) and double-doubles (16). He was a second-team All-ACC selection, a unanimous pick to the ACC All-Freshman Team, earned NABC All-District recognition, was named ACC Rookie of the Week three times (11/20, 12/26, 2/26) and was a finalist for the Karl Malone Award. Carter Jr. won gold medals with USA Basketball at the 2015 FIBA Americas U16 Championship and the 2016 FIBA U17 World Championship, where he also made the all-tournament team, and was selected for the 2016 USA Basketball Men’s Junior National Team minicamp.
At least both last summer and this one, it’s happening with players who seemingly fit Hoiberg’s philosophy. “These are two very versatile players who I’m really excited about adding,” Hoiberg said Monday at the Advocate Center, where the Bulls introduced first-round picks Wendell Carter Jr. and Chandler Hutchison.
Nick Friedell: Hutchison says he knew the Bulls have been watching him closely since his sophomore year at Boise State. Bulls front office has been high on his potential for a while.
