The Bulls continued to all but finalize their fall camp roster, making the Isaiah Canaan signing official on Wednesday afternoon.
The two-year deal was reported last week, but with most of the front office in Las Vegas for Summer League there was a delay in the process.
“We are excited to add Isaiah to our group,’’ Bulls general manager Gar Forman said in a statement. “We feel his ability to knock down perimeter shots will be an asset to our team.’’
It will be more than just that. It will be welcomed with open arms.
A big reason that coach Fred Hoiberg had to scrap a lot of what he wanted to do offensively last season was because it’s a system that doesn’t do well with isolation players, and outside shooting is required.
The Bulls already added to the backcourt with Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo this summer, but Wade is a career 28-percent shooter from long range, while Rondo is at 29 percent. That’s another reason why Nikola Mirotic could get the starting nod over Taj Gibson, as Hoiberg is looking for outside shooting.
Last season with the 76ers, Canaan launched 485 threes (11th most in the league), making 176 of them (36 percent) on his way to averaging 11 points per game.
Drafted 34th overall out of Murray State back in 2013, the 25-year-old has played for both Houston and Philadelphia, starting 39 games for the 76ers last season. He can also play either guard spot off the bench.
