Chicago Bulls shooting guard Dwyane Wade is reportedly leaning toward exercising his $24 million player option to remain with the franchise next season.
The 35-year-old Wade has until June 27 to make a decision.
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Chicago Bulls head coach Fred Hoiberg and Dwyane Wade stand on the court in the second half against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden in New York City on January 12, 2017. File photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo
The Chicago native averaged 18.3 points in his first season with the Bulls. He played in 60 games and was sidelined late in the season with a fractured elbow. The scoring average was the second lowest of his 14-year career.
Wade told the Bulls he didn't want to be part of a rebuilding process, so the former Miami Heat star is certainly closely watching the situation involving All-Star swingman Jimmy Butler.
The Bulls are shopping Butler leading up to Thursday's NBA Draft. The Cleveland Cavaliers have reportedly expressed interest and could be willing to part with power forward Kevin Love as part of a three-team trade.
Butler will reportedly push the Bulls' front office to get a deal done with the Cavaliers, the Chicago Sun Times reports. The newspaper also reported that multiple Cavs players, including stars LeBron James and Kyrie Irving, have reached out to Butler to gauge his interest.
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The Boston Celtics, who have a slew of draft picks to offer, are also reportedly interested in Butler.
