Bulls' Powell deal echoes Lue's March Mathurin comparison

Powell's contract includes a 2027-28 team option.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 21 min read

in March Tyronn Lue compared Bennedict Mathurin's ability and role to Norman Powell And of course The Chicago Bulls' Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: Tyronn Lue compared Bennedict Mathurin's ability and role to Norman Powell in March. Chicago later signed Powell as its biggest veteran addition of the offseason.

Why it matters: The parallel lands amid reported Chicago interest in Mathurin, though Joel Lorenzi said that interest is overstated. Chicago's reluctance to make long-term commitments makes contract structure central to any further move.

By the numbers: Powell signed a two-year, $45 million contract. He averaged 21.7 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists last season while earning his first All-Star selection.

What to watch: Chicago's final roster spot and Mathurin's next contract are the next markers.

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