Leonard Miller is taking advantage of larger role he never received with Timberwolves

Leonard Miller is thriving in an expanded role with the Chicago Bulls after struggling to earn playing time with the Minnesota Timberwolves. During Chicago's third preseason matchup, the 22-year-old forward scored 26 points on 11-of-14 shooting and grabbed seven rebounds in 22 minutes. Miller was acquired by the Bulls in a February trade that sent Ayo Dosunmu to Minnesota, having previously seen mostly garbage-time minutes under Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch.

The writer argues that Miller has a much better opportunity to develop in Chicago than he had during Minnesota's contending era. While not projected to start over frontcourt players Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, and Nic Claxton, Miller and Jalen Smith are expected to serve as the Bulls' primary frontcourt bench options.