The Chicago Bulls are likely targeting a lead playmaker in the draft, sources tell Kevin O'Connor of The Ringer.

O'Connor has LaMelo Ball falling to the Bulls at No. 4 in his latest mock draft.

The Bulls currently have Zach LaVine and Coby White in the backcourt. 

Ball is 6'7 with a 6'10 wingspan, which gives him versatility defending multiple positions.

Derrick Jones Jr. is expected to draw interest from the Detroit Pistons, Atlanta Hawks, and Chicago Bulls, sources told Barry Jackson of the Miami Herald.

The 23-year-old Jones is an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

Teams will be interested in Jones due to his age, athleticism, defensive ability, and a belief that he has yet to peak as a player.

After playing in every Heat game starting from December 1st, Jones averaged just 6.5 minutes in the playoffs.

Jones averaged 8.5 points and 3.9 rebounds last season. 

The Chicago Bulls have parted ways with assistant coaches Dean Cooper, Nate Loenser, Roy Rogers and Karen Stack Umlauf.

“I would like to thank Dean, Nate, Roy and Karen for their contributions and dedication to our organization. Decisions like these are never easy, and I wish them well in the future,” said Basketball Operations Arturas Karnisovas. 

“I appreciate the time that I was able to spend with Dean, Nate, Roy and Karen. I really want to thank all of them for their service and commitment to the Chicago Bulls,” said Billy Donovan. “This is the tough side to our business, and I wish all of them the best moving forward.”