Back in February, the Chicago Bulls shocked the basketball world by announcing they were trading Zach LaVine to the Sacramento Kings . As part of that three-way trade, the Bulls snatched up guard Tre Jones .
On the one hand, the Bulls gave up a highly effective offensive player. However, on the other hand, they are looking to rebuild with younger players. That is where Jones, 25, entered into the picture.
For the remainder of the 2024-2025 season, Jones put up some considerable figures. Over the course of 18 games, Jones averaged 11.5 points, 4.9 assists, and 3.2 rebounds, and shot 57.2% from the field. Obviously, Bulls saw enough to sign Jones to a three-year $24 million contract in July.
During the preseason, Jones has continued to elevate his game. So far, he is averaging 9.3