Dallas Mavericks Land DeMar DeRozan In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal 

This is a trade that would leave Bulls fans depressed. We understand – nobody likes to fold with a decent hand. At the same time, it can be the right decision. 

Again: the Bulls do not project as a championship team in 2022-23. That is the cold, hard reality of their situation. Meanwhile, at 33, DeMar DeRozan does not project as a candidate to facilitate internal improvement. 

Furthermore, the Bulls are actually in a good position to retool. Zach LaVine is only 27, and plenty of the pieces around him on this team are young. Lonzo Ball is 24, and Patrick Williams is just 21. There is a framework here for the Bulls to make this deal, improve on their draft capital, and land LaVine a new co-star within the next year or two. 

This won’t be an easy decision for the Bulls to make, but the sky won’t fall either. In all likelihood, they’ll remain competitive in DeRozan’s absence – we’re not advocating for a tank job here.

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With their new draft capital, the Bulls could turn this around quickly, and end up better off for it. 

Is this deal worth the Mavericks’ time? 

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James Piercey

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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