The Chicago Bulls continue to lose pieces of the 2023-24 roster, a trend that has not stopped as August winds down.
While nothing will match the loss of superstar DeMar DeRozan, it's worth noting that the Bulls' departures go beyond the top of the roster.
According to a report by NBA insider Shams Charania, the New Orleans Pelicans are signing forward Javonte Green to a one-year contract.
Green appeared in nine games for the Bulls last season, averaging 12.2 points and 7.4 rebounds in 25.6 minutes.
Though it was a limited sample size, Green posted career highs in scoring, rebounding, steals, and blocked shots.
He brings a veteran presence to one of the youngest rosters in the NBA. Green, 31, is one of only three Pelicans players over 30, along with guard CJ McCollum (32) and center Daniel Theis (32).
Green posts career regular season averages of 5.4 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 0.7 assists.
He has made two appearances in the postseason, with the Boston Celtics in 2020 and the Bulls in 2022, averaging 1.7 points per game in limited action.
In a league that puts a premium on shooting, Green has been a solid threat from beyond the arc in his career. Over 195 games, he has converted 78-of-226 three-point attempts (.345). Since the start of the 2022 season, Green has been shooting better than 36 percent from distance.
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