In the modern NBA, offense generally trumps defense. When constructing their current roster, the Chicago Bulls tested that theory to its extreme conclusion.

The results have been largely predictable. At 46-36, the Bulls have the league’s 13th ranked offense and 24th ranked defense. They probably hoped the former ranking would be higher, but they must have known the latter would land roughly where it has.

If anyone can help them, it’s Rudy Gobert. Meanwhile, his Utah Jazz have disappointed to an extent this season as well.

At 49-33, they remain competitive, but anything short of a deep playoff run could lead to the destruction of this team’s core.

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We smell a trade possibility. If the Jazz are trading Gobert, it means one of two things. Either his relationship with Donovan Mitchell has evolved past a point of no return, or the Jazz see the need to shake up their roster after coming up short in the playoffs.

We’ve got a trade package that lands Rudy Gobert with the Chicago Bulls for both scenarios.