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Jabari Parker, Bulls Agree to 2-Year Contract; Bucks Rescind Offer
After spending his first four seasons with the Milwaukee Bucks, Jabari Parker agreed to a two-year, $40 million deal with the Chicago Bulls, the team announced Saturday.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news. Wojnarowski noted the second year on Parker's deal was a team option, giving the Bulls an out should Parker struggle.
Parker was a restricted free agent after Milwaukee extended him a qualifying offer earlier this summer. However, the Bucks didn't match Chicago's sheet and rescinded the qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Given his extensive injury history and talent, Parker was one of the most intriguing free agents on the open market.
Parker only played 25 games as a rookie after tearing his ACL in December 2014. He returned in 2015-16 to average 14.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
He took a major jump forward in 2016-17, when he shot 36.5 percent from three-point range and averaged 20.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
He made his 2017-18 debut in Milwaukee's 92-90 win over the New York Knicks on February 2. He played a little under 15 minutes, scoring 12 points and grabbing three rebounds.
The 23-year-old made 31 appearances, averaging 12.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists. He also shot 38.3 percent from beyond the arc.
ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news. Wojnarowski noted the second year on Parker's deal was a team option, giving the Bulls an out should Parker struggle.
Parker was a restricted free agent after Milwaukee extended him a qualifying offer earlier this summer. However, the Bucks didn't match Chicago's sheet and rescinded the qualifying offer, making him an unrestricted free agent.
Given his extensive injury history and talent, Parker was one of the most intriguing free agents on the open market.
Parker only played 25 games as a rookie after tearing his ACL in December 2014. He returned in 2015-16 to average 14.1 points and 5.2 rebounds per game.
He took a major jump forward in 2016-17, when he shot 36.5 percent from three-point range and averaged 20.1 points, 6.2 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game.
He made his 2017-18 debut in Milwaukee's 92-90 win over the New York Knicks on February 2. He played a little under 15 minutes, scoring 12 points and grabbing three rebounds.
The 23-year-old made 31 appearances, averaging 12.6 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists. He also shot 38.3 percent from beyond the arc.