This will be our first look at the 2016 AP Player of the Year, Denzel Valentine, in a Chicago Bulls uniform (Michael Jordan's alternative #45).
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| 2016 NBA Basketball Summer League will feature among other things the Chicago Bulls debut of Denzel Valentine, the Chicago Bulls 2016 First Round Draft Pick. |
Also, after having a strong NBA Summer League last summer that lead into a solid 2015-16 campaign, Bobby Portis will be in action again for the Chicago Bulls' NBA Summer League team.
CHICAGO BULLS 2016 NBA SUMMER LEAGUE ROSTER
| NO. | PLAYER | POS. | HT. | WT. | COLLEGE | YRS. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | Rasheed Sulaimon | G | 6-4 | 196 | Maryland/USA | R | |
| 2 | Jerian Grant | G | 6-4 | 198 | Notre Dame/USA | 1 | |
| 5 | Bobby Portis | F | 6-11 | 250 | Arkansas/USA | 1 | |
| 6 | Cristiano Felicio | F/C | 6-9 | 284 | Flamengo/Brazil | 1 | |
| 7 | Patrick Miller | G | 6-1 | 203 | Tennessee State/USA | R | |
| 14 | Tre Demps | G | 6-3 | 195 | Northwestern/USA | R | |
| 15 | Raymar Morgan | F/C | 6-8 | 245 | Michigan State/USA | R | |
| 32 | Dez Wells | G/F | 6-5 | 213 | Maryland/USA | R | |
| 45 | Denzel Valentine | G | 6-6 | 212 | Michigan State/USA | R | |
| 54 | Jack Cooley | F | 6-9 | 278 | Notre Dame/Australia | 1 | |
| 55 | Aleksandar Marcius | C | 6-10 | 255 | Sammic ISB/Croatia | R |
After the Chicago Bulls made some surprising moves this week, adding league assist leader Rajon Rondo and All-Star Dwayne Wade, it will be amazing to see how the young guys can and will be able to support these high-profile signings.
Here is how the schedule for Summer League looks:
CHICAGO BULLS 2016 NBA SUMMER LEAGUE SCHEDULE
| DATE | TIME | OPPONENT | LOCATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 9 | 5:00 p.m. | Boston | Cox Pavilion |
| July 10 | 7:30 p.m. | Philadelphia | Thomas and Mack Center |
| July 12 | 7:00 p.m. | San Antonio | Cox Pavilion |
On Friday, July 9th, the Chicago Bulls will get their first look at 2016 NBA Draft #3 Overall Pick, Jaylen Brown. He has shined in his early Summer League performances.
And of course, it will be Chicago Bulls fans first chance to see 2016 NBA Draft #14 Overall Pick and new Chicago Bull Denzel Valentine. The 4-year college player will come in with a mature game and probably the most complete overall game of any rookie.
Then Saturday, July 10th, the Chicago Bulls face the 2016 NBA Draft #1 Overall Pick Ben Simmons. His first game of Summer League was absolute clinic in court vision and passing.
Are you looking forward to seeing the Chicago Bulls young players playing in Summer League? Who are you looking forward to seeing the most? Let us know what you think in the comments below!
