Chicago Bulls Receive: F Kevin Durant, G Joe Harris
Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Nikola Vucevic, G/F DeMar DeRozan, F Patrick Williams, 2023 First-Round Pick (via POR), 2027 First-Round Pick, 2029 First-Round Pick
This hypothetical trade between the Chicago Bulls and Brooklyn Nets would certainly change the landscape of the Eastern Conference. Chicago, who has done a good job rebuilding the roster in the last 18 months or so, would likely feel that they have enough to contend with Durant in the fold.
Joining Durant in Chicago is Joe Harris who played in only 14 games last season because of an injury. He is included to help match salary and when healthy he is one of the deadliest 3-point shooters in the NBA.
To acquire them, the Bulls are parting ways with some of those recent acquisitions. Nikola Vucevic was acquired ahead of the 2021 trade deadline from the Orlando Magic, but with the construction of the roster, he no longer is an ideal fit.
DeMar DeRozan was incredible in his first season with the Bulls, providing the Nets with a go-to scorer that can help soften the blow of losing Durant. Patrick Williams is likely seen as the centerpiece by some in this deal as he has the kind of two-way upside teams love.
The Bulls are also parting ways with all of the first-round picks they can legally trade.
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A swap or two could also be included should the Nets push for it, but the inclusion of Williams will likely compensate for the draft capital.
How does this deal impact each team? Let’s take a look at it from both of their perspectives, starting with the Bulls.
