Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal
On the other hand, Plumlee may not be the perfect big for the Bulls, either.
Still, he’s a better defensive player than Vooch. Plumlee isn’t an elite rim protector, but his solid lateral mobility allows him to survive in space.
In tandem with Andre Drummond, he should be able to give the Bulls much of what they need from the 5 spot.
Meanwhile, he isn’t even the main reason for this deal for the Bulls. They’re getting Gordon Hayward. He should be a better fit alongside Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan than Vucevic was.
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Largely, that’s because he’s not a defensive liability – even if he’s not an elite stopper. Following this deal, the Bulls would have better roster construction: After an underwhelming 2021-22 season, we’d consider that a need worth meeting.