Some Offseason Recommendations For the Bulls Part 2

The first installment of my Bulls recommendations consisted of Ronnie Brewer as the main priority (check), Matt Barnes as number two (still on the market), and Jordan Farmar as number three (signed with the Nets, no big deal). Brewer was a great signing for the Bulls. He'll provide the defensive presence they were looking for at the shooting guard position, and will help alleviate the hole in the lineup after the Magic matched the Bulls offer to JJ Redick.
Farmar to the Nets isn't a big blow at all. In fact, I don't think he was even on the Bulls radar. I felt he would be a good addition because he was accustomed to coming off the bench, and had big game experience. However, the Nets offered him a 3 year 12 million dollar contract, which I think is too much. A back up point guard doesn't deserve four million a year. If that's the kind of money it would have taken to lure him to Chicago, then it was a good move to let him walk to New Jersey.
Here's the updated list of Bulls priorities.

Priority Number One: Matt Barnes. I still like Barnes coming off the bench for the Bulls. He could spell Brewer at the two, but more importantly, provide a nice offensive-defensive combination with Korver backing up the 3. Again, Bulls fans have to remember that this team needs to be constructed in order to challenge the Heat. We need all the defensive stoppers we can get that are capable of guarding Wade and James. Barnes would be ideal in spelling Brewer and/or Deng on defense. Particularly Deng, because we rely more on Deng for offense. Barnes could lessen the load and allow Deng to stay fresher on the offensive end.
Depending on match ups, Barnes and Korver could provide a nice offense-defense tandem. Barnes could be inserted to match-up with a scoring threat. Korver could be inserted if the Bulls need offense and/or he has a match up that doesn't require hard nosed defense.
The only concern is the type of contract Barnes is looking for. The Magic are already way over the cap and won't be able to sign him, so it's not a matter of if, but when he will be leaving Orlando. He opted out of his contract for a reason: to get more money. Hopefully what he's asking for will be worth his role on the Bulls.

Priority Number Two: Jason Williams. The Bulls have already secured three former Jazz players, so why not two Magic players? After all, Orlando will be one of the main contenders in the East, so they might as well weaken the competition, while improving their team in the process.
This is not the Jason Williams of old. Gone are the flashy passes and boyish bowl haircut. Meet the new Jason Williams who has established himself as a solid back up point guard. Williams played some major minutes last year after Jameer Nelson's injury, but proved to be more adept at coming off the bench and providing a spark.
Williams shot the ball well from behind the arc last year, posting the highest three point percentage in his career (38 percent). But the main thing for me, he averaged 1.1 turnovers playing 21 minutes a game. That's what I want in my back up point guard. Someone who can run the offense, won't turn the ball over, and can drain the occasional open look. Williams can do all three.
The only concern is his age. He'll turn 35 next season. The good news is that his play hasn't declined over the years, just his minutes. Which is fine because he'll only be playing 12 to 15 minutes a game anyway. He made less that a million dollars last year, so he should come cheap as well. I'm thinking a one year deal, possibly two years, with a team option after the first year.