Portland Trail Blazers Land DeMar DeRozan In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

DeMar DeRozan, Portland Trail Blazers, NBA Trade Rumors, Chicago Bulls
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Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal 

Realistically, we just told you why. The Bulls, relative to their talent, were not good enough last season. 

Of course, DeRozan wasn’t the problem. In fact, the 33-year-old had an unexpected career year. That’s not the point here. DeRozan is 33, and the Bulls are underperforming. Trading him would be sensible. 

Especially for a quality return like this one. The first-round picks the Bulls are receiving here could be especially valuable. With the Blazers aging, who knows where they’ll be by the time those selections convey? 

Cutting this cord won’t be easy for Chicago. After all, they just assembled this core. At the same time, it’s hard to see where they go from here.

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Meanwhile, Zach LaVine is only 27. Landing assets with the intention of retooling around him could be the best course of action for the Bulls. 

Is this the right move for the Blazers? 

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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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