Bulls sign Tristan Thompson, waive Alfonzo McKinnie originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The Chicago Bulls finalized the signing of free-agent center Tristan Thompson, and the release of forward Alfonzo McKinnie, Saturday night, the team announced.
Thompson was waived by the Indiana Pacers on Thursday after being acquired from the Kings as part of the Tyrese Haliburton-Domantas Sabonis blockbuster. Pacers coach Rick Carlisle told reporters Wednesday night — after Thompson posted 17 points, six rebounds and one block in a win over the Wizards — that the team intended to waive Thompson, and that the veteran center would sign with the Bulls.
The 30-year-old center brings championship experience and frenetic energy on the glass to the team’s backup center slot, which has been a revolving door behind Nikola Vučević. He is averaging 6.3 points and 5.3 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game in this, his 11th NBA season.
“I think he is going to bring a lot,” Zach LaVine said of…