NBA Rumors: Bulls Targeting Antetokounmpo

While Giannis Antetokounmpo came out earlier this month with the stunning revelation that he would someday love to the play for the Chicago Bulls, it seems that the team is getting an early jump on it, by looking into possibly signing his younger brother, Kostas. 

REPORT: The Chicago Bulls have shown interest in Kostas Antetokounmpo.

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— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 24, 2022

The 24-year-old 6'10" power forward last played in the NBA, though extremely sparingly, with the Los Angeles Lakers in 2020-21. Last season, he averaged 5.1 points and 2.4 rebounds playing 12 minutes per game for French club ASVEL Basket. He is now a free agent and has had a couple of other deals lined up overseas.  

Kostas Antetokounmpo was one step away from various teams (EuroLeague, ACB).The agreement first with Olympiacos and then with Tenerife was very close, but he always refused at the last minute because he wants the NBA. He'll try again for weeks.#Basketball #Baloncesto #Transfers

— Matteo Andreani (@matty_vanpersie) August 25, 2022

Kostas's slightly more famous older bro Giannis is a 2-time NBA MVP with a championship ring in Milwaukee. And if his comments about someday playing for the Bulls are true, their signing of his younger brother certainly couldn't hurt the cause. 

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