The Chicago Bulls are getting set to start a three-game road trip beginning on Sunday against the Utah Jazz coming off a nasty four-game slide.
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The Bulls were without Josh Giddey for the last two games, including Wednesday night’s humbling 124-113 loss to the Detroit Pistons. Chicago hopes Giddey and Coby White will be back to play the Jazz.
One of the bright spots on the Bulls’ roster during the losing streak has been forward Dalen Terry. The 2022 first-round pick was a +3 during his 10 minutes on the court against the Pistons. He was a +2 on the court in Chicago’s 121-117 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Monday night.
Terry played just two minutes against the Spurs but scored four points. His lack of playing time is a consistent theme, which isn’t good news considering he’s in a contract year.
Chicago Bulls F Dalen Tarry isn’t happy with his role
Chicago Bulls forward Dalen Terry (25) takes a jump shot during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images
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Per Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Terry argued that he thinks he should have a larger role in the rotation, but doesn’t believe the Bulls want to give him that opportunity.
“Playing my role is real big for me,” Terry said. “I know what I’m capable of, I know I can do a lot more things, but that’s just not what the team needs me to do. I know if it was up to me, I would play in Chicago forever, but I want to carve my way out here as much as I can.
“If I do go to a different team and they see me, they’ll be like, ‘OK, this is your role.’ And I can do that. I just have to adapt to the different situation I’m in.”
Trying to avoid a dark place
NBA: Sacramento Kings at Chicago Bulls Jan 12, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Dalen Terry (25) moves the ball against Sacramento Kings guard Kevin Huerter (9) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
Terry is averaging 1.7 points, 0.4 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game this season. Terry wants to avoid going to a “dark place” while being put on the shelf in Chicago.
“I feel like it’s been a situation I’ve been in my whole life to be honest with you,” Terry said. “I feel like with this being a contract year and things not starting like you want them to, I feel like guys can go into a dark place, but I just look at it like, ‘Man, it’s just basketball and we’re winning right now.’
“So my feelings aren’t really the priority. I just get my feelings out when I’m working out.”
Terry averaged 4.5 points, 1.3 assists, and 1.7 rebounds per game last season in 73 games played. He averaged more than double the minutes last season (13.5) compared to what head coach Billy Donovan is allocating to the former Arizona standout through his first seven appearances this season.
Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan yells at an official during the second half against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Nell Redmond-Imagn Images
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