The Chicago Bulls are believed to be among almost a dozen NBA teams to have contacted Ray Allen and his representatives.

The Bulls are likely the only significant contender pursuing Allen who do not have a true starting shooting guard.

Jimmy Butler is slated to start at shooting guard but can play small forward, which would move Mike Dunleavy Jr. to a reserve scoring role where he may be better suited.

Allen was coached by Tom Thibodeau with the Boston Celtics.