Could Payton Pritchard UNLOCK The Bulls?! Chicago’s New Offensive Blueprint Could Get Dangerous

Could Payton Pritchard become the kind of veteran guard who helps accelerate the development of the Chicago Bulls’ young core?

On today’s Chicago Bulls Central, Haize breaks down an editorial trade proposal linking Payton Pritchard to Chicago if Boston ever decides not to extend him. This is not reporting that the Bulls are actively pursuing Pritchard, but the basketball fit creates a worthwhile discussion.

Pritchard’s career 39.4% three-point shooting on 5.2 attempts per game, along with his ability to handle secondary creation duties, could potentially make life easier for Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Caleb Wilson.

The real question isn’t simply whether Pritchard is good.

It’s whether adding another dependable shooter and organizer would allow Chicago’s young forwards to attack rotating defenses instead of constantly being asked to create against completely set defenses.

Haize also dives deep into one offensive concept that could become especially useful with Chicago’s projected starting five:

Chicago action.

The action combines a pin-down screen with an immediate dribble handoff, forcing the receiver’s defender to navigate two obstacles in succession.

One Bulls version could feature:

Josh Giddey making the entry pass.

Caleb Wilson screening for Norman Powell.

Nic Claxton delivering the handoff.