Indiana Pacers Receive: C Nikola Vucevic, G Coby White, 2023 First-Round Pick (POR)
Chicago Bulls Receive: C Myles Turner, G T.J. McConnell
In case you haven’t sense a theme here, we think the Chicago Bulls should aim to replace Nikola Vucevic this year. Nothing personal, Vooch.
It’s just that the Bulls have a surplus of offense and a shortage of defense. A low-maintenance big man who plays quality defense ought to serve them better. Myles Turner from the Indiana Pacers might be the best available player they could land.
In fact, he hardly even compromises their spacing. In the scope of their careers, Vucevic has been a more reliable floor spacer than Turner, but if Vucevic lowered his own bar in 2021-22, Turner could actually shoot the three more accurately.
Meanwhile, we know Turner will do a better job protecting the rim as he’s shown with his time with the Pacers. That will be especially valuable for this Bulls team. Finally, they replace White’s offensive upside with McConnell’s sturdier hand.
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That ought to make them a better team in 2022-23. For the price of White and a first-round pick, the rebuilding Indiana Pacers shouldn’t mind facilitating their success.
