Jabari Parker is drawing interest from his hometown team.
The Bulls have reportedly discussed offering the 23-year-old forward a contract, according to a report from USA Today’s HoopsHype. Parker, a Chicago native, is a restricted free agent and the Bucks can match any contract he signs.
I'm told that Jabari Parker, who was born and raised in Chicago, has received interest from the Chicago Bulls. The 23-year-old is a restricted free agent, so the Milwaukee Bucks can match any offer sheet he signs.
— Alex Kennedy (@AlexKennedyNBA) July 1, 2018
Milwaukee selected Parker out of Duke with the second overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft. But, he has struggled with injuries throughout his career.
Parker missed most of last season after he suffered his second torn ACL in February 2017. He returned for 31 games and averaged 12.6 points.
Parker is a career 35.2 percent 3-point shooter. His best season came in 2016-17 when he averaged 20.1 points and 6.2 rebounds in 51 games.
Chicago selected Duke center Wendell Carter Jr. with the seventh pick in last month’s draft.
