This Bulls-Nets Trade Sends Kevin Durant To Chicago

Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, NBA Trade Rumors
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Kevin Durant, Brooklyn Nets, NBA Trade Rumors
NBA Analysis Network

Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal

Without question, the Chicago Bulls are paying a steep price here. That’s something you expect to do when you trade for Kevin Durant.

On a related note: they’re getting Kevin Durant. That’s why they do the deal. Not only that, but they’d have enough pieces left over to support him following this exchange.

DeMar DeRozan remains on this roster. So do Nikola Vucevic, Lonzo Ball and Alex Caruso. With the addition of Durant, this group would be in the mix for an NBA title next season.

In essence, they’d be moving LaVine for Durant, since Williams missed most of 2021-22 anyway. With some additional moves on the margins, making that upgrade could give this team a limitless ceiling in 2022-23.

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With that said, LaVine isn’t the only partner who’d need to agree to this arrangement. The Nets would too. Should they?

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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