NBA News Roundup, Saturday, August 24th: Dwight Howard to join the Los Angeles Lakers, Chicago Bulls star set for trade and more

Dwight Howard is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers
Dwight Howard is heading to the Los Angeles Lakers

Chicago Bulls 'have given up' on Kris Dunn

Kris Dunn has failed to make much of an impact in Chicago
Kris Dunn has failed to make much of an impact in Chicago

The Chicago Bulls acquired Kris Dunn as part of the Jimmy Butler trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves back in 2017, and the franchise expected the point guard to play a major role going forward. Yet, Dunn has struggled for consistency during his two-year spell in Chicago, and the Bulls opted to draft Coby White earlier this summer.

Chicago's decision to draft a young point guard cast doubt on Dunn's future and Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic is reporting that the Bulls have 'given up' on the 25-year-old:

I have no doubt the Bulls have given up on Kris Dunn, contrary to the team’s public stance. It’s been widely reported that they’ve explored trade opportunities for Dunn, and I’ll be surprised if Dunn still is on the team when media day arrives.

During the 18-19 season, Dunn started 44 times, averaging 11.3 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.0 rebounds per game.

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