Oklahoma City Thunder Receive: F Patrick Williams, G Alex Caruso, G Coby White, 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – CHI), 2027 First-Round Pick (CHI)

Chicago Bulls Receive: G Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

The Chicago Bulls enter into murky waters this summer. Zach LaVine is poised to hit unrestricted free agency, and his return seems far from certain.

The beauty in this deal is that it ought to suit the Bulls whether he stays or goes. If he leaves, they instantly replace him with a younger and equally roughly productive player. If he stays, the Bulls should be competing for the Larry O’Brien Trophy next season.

Meanwhile, this should be an attractive package for the Oklahoma City Thunder. They land two first-round picks and three quality young players in the process. Each of Williams, Caruso and White could potentially be vital rotation pieces when the time (finally) comes that the Thunder are ready to win.

On the other hand, they might be too productive. In all likelihood, the Thunder would prefer a package heavier on draft picks, and lighter on players.

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If that’s the case, the next package will be more appealing for Presti and his organization.