Chicago Bulls: Signing Rip Hamilton Would Be a Positive Move for Derrick Rose

Rip Hamilton and Derrick Rose might make for one of the more solid backcours in not only the East, but the NBA.

The Chicago Bulls have been relatively slow to move during this free-agency and player-trading frenzy, as there finally are now rumors as to whom the Bulls are looking to acquire.

According to ESPN Chicago's Nick Friedell and the Chicago Tribune, the Bulls will look to sign shooting guard Richard Hamilton after the Detroit Pistons officially buy out his contract.

The addition of Hamilton adds an offensive threat that is capable of scoring points with both his drive to the basket as well as his jump shot. Last season with the Pistons, Hamilton saw his playing time diminish to just 27.7 minutes per game, yet he scored just over 14 points per game.

In Chicago, where shooting guard play is average at best, Hamilton has the chance to flourish.

What gives Hamilton the biggest advantage is the fact that he will be playing alongside Rose, the reigning MVP. Rose has the tendency to take the ball to the basketball and constantly beat defenders to spots on the floor with his explosive first step.

Rose's style of play will enable Hamilton to get open looks, and will be a big reason why Hamilton will be able to easily adjust to a new team. Although expected to split time with some of the team's other shooting guards, his minutes will be much more productive than those he played in Detroit.

In Detroit, a stagnant, ineffective offense gave Hamilton little chance to show what he is still made of. His looks were scarce and lacked fluidity that a solid offense like that of Chicago will provide inevitably.

Not to mention, Rose himself approves of the move.

"He's got a championship," Rose said of Hamilton. "It's great. He knows how to win. He came from winning programs. And if he comes along, I know that we'll be happy to have him."

The Bulls should offer Hamilton a contract as soon as Sunday, as Detroit will soon be buying out his contract.