Turkish 7-footer Omer Asik will not be available to come to the Chicago Bulls for at least two more years because of his European contract situation, but when he does become available, the Bulls believe they got a steal, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.

Chicago gave up three second round picks for the rights to Asik, mainly because the Bulls' scouting department projected Asik to become a lottery pick by the time his current arrangement with Fenerbahce Istanbul expires.

"He's a first-round talent who is a futures player for us who we're really excited about," General Manager John Paxson said. "We targeted two players in this draft and got them both."