On Saturday, Kevin Huerter returned to Chicago as part of the Detroit Pistons against the Bulls. This was his first comeback with his former team after Was part of a three-team deal Includes the Pistons and Minnesota Timberwolves. A deal that would send Jaden Ivey from the Pistons to the Bulls.
Before the game, Huerter said for the first time According to Casey Johnson of Chicago Sports Network, about the impact of seven trades made by the Bulls.
"We've been sitting at .500 all year," Huerter said. "It could have gone either way. As players, you have to expect everything. But in seven trades, I don't know if I expected this."
In the subsequent quote, Huerter described the change Experiencing its second consecutive mid-season trade.
"Change is always hard. But coming to a team that is No. 1 in the East and competes hard, it definitely makes the job easier on the court."
Huerter came to Chicago last season As part of another three-way trade That sent Jack LaVine to the Sacramento Kings. Additionally, the Bulls received Huerter and Trey Jones from the San Antonio Spurs and Zach Collins from the Kings.
This year, Huerter is averaging 10.3 points and 3.7 rebounds per game. So far, he has played four games for the Pistons and is averaging 4.3 points per game. Meanwhile, he is out due to back stiffness.
The Pistons entered Saturday with a 41-13 record, the best record in the Eastern Conference. Meanwhile, the Bulls are 24-32 and on a seven-game losing streak.
