Isaac Okoro is ready to be Bulls lead perimeter defender as 2025-26 season approaches

Bulls Notes: Okoro, White, Buzelis, Kawamura

The Bulls acquired Isaac Okoro from Cleveland over the summer to help them build a new defensive identity, writes Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. The 24-year-old swingman’s skills on that end of the court were his calling card during five seasons with the Cavaliers, but his role was starting to deteriorate. Lorenzi notes that Okoro averaged a career-low 19.1 minutes in 55 games last season, and his playing time dropped to 14.2 minutes per night in…

Isaac Okoro is ready to be Bulls lead perimeter defender as 2025-26 season approaches

"In Cleveland, I had to play my role guarding guys, being the hustle guy. I don’t mind that. At the end of the day, I want to win."