Brooklyn Nets Receive: G Zach LaVine, F Patrick Williams, 2023 First-Round Pick (POR via CHI), 2027 First-Round Pick (CHI), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – CHI)
Chicago Bulls Receive: F Kevin Durant
It’s worth noting that the Chicago Bulls can only act so quickly here. They just re-signed Zach LaVine, so he won’t be eligible to be moved again until October 28th.
Trading him feels cruel. After all, LaVine just hit unrestricted free agency. He actively chose to remain with the Bulls. Shipping him out of town before he’s a game into his new contract won’t be for the light of heart.
On the other hand, if the Bulls remain, well, bullish, it would be hard to blame them. We’re talking about Kevin Durant here. Players of his ilk don’t become available on a regular basis.
Just ask the Chicago Bulls. Since Rose’s unfortunate injury, this team has lost Jimmy Butler just as he was entering his prime, and acquired Dwayne Wade just as he was exiting his.
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They fielded a competitive group last season with LaVine, DeMar Derozan, and others, but they were missing that unequivocal MVP candidate.
Is it worth what they’re giving up to land one here?
