Charlotte Hornets Land DeMar DeRozan In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal 

Some Bulls fans will balk here as well. After all, DeRozan is, again, coming off of a fringe MVP-caliber season. This is all they’ll get in return for him? 

Here’s the deal: 2021-22 was probably the best season of DeRozan’s career. He’s 33, a poor floor spacer, and a mediocre defender – at best. Realistically, rival front offices are aware of all of those facts. 

Moreover, if DeRozan declines in 2022-23, his trade value will decrease far below this. With that in mind, selling high on him to land an unprotected pick and a protected one could be a wise decision for the Bulls. 

It makes particular sense given their roster. The Bulls have an odd mix of young and old players. Given their 46-win season and first-round exit in 2021-22, leaning into the youth movement may be logical. A core group of LaVine, Ball, Patrick Williams, and others remains intriguing, and adding draft capital to it can only help. 

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In time, it could get the Bulls contending again. Of course, for those of us who remember the 90s, that wouldn’t be as much of a sight for sore eyes as the Hornets doing the same. 

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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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