by Tim Povtak

Filed under: Bulls, Magic, NBA Rumors

ORLANDO, Fla. — It often takes a star to get a star, which is why point guard Derrick Rose believes his Bulls are on course to land one of the big-name, high-profile free agents this summer.

Either Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Chris Bosh or Joe Johnson could be coming to Chicago soon.

“It would be huge for us. It would make us a serious contender,” Rose told FanHouse Thursday afternoon before the Bulls played the Magic in Orlando. “I think we can get one of them. We have other things to worry about right now, getting into the playoffs, but I can’t wait for that day (landing another star) to come.”

By trading away John Salmons and his $6.4 million contract last month, the Bulls became one of eight teams that can offer a maximum salaried contract to one of the free agent stars this summer.

James, Wade and Bosh all have had their interests linked to the Bulls at some point this season.