Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal 

Of course, the Bulls don’t strictly make this move with 2022-23 in mind. 

At the same time, it could be helpful. For all of his offensive gifts, Nikola Vucevic is not a strong defensive big. Horford brings many of the same offensive skills to the table: they’re both floor-spacers and plus passers.

On the other hand, he’s also a versatile defender who protects the rim and survives in space. 

Moreover, the two can co-exist. Horford has shown the capacity to spend time at the 4 throughout his career. Perhaps he’d start, with Vucevic as a sixth man. Either way, the deal gives the Bulls some front-court versatility. 

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It just comes at the expense of a primary playmaker. This deal probably won’t make the Bulls better in 2022-23. That’s why they’re getting a first-round pick and a swap alongside Horford. 

Is DeRozan worth that cost to the Celtics?