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Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal 

The Bulls do the deal because they feel mired in mediocrity, and need a way out. 

This team is not winning an NBA title in 2022-23. That is almost certain. Why should they hold onto a veteran like DeRozan? 

They don’t need to tank following this trade. They still have Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic on the roster. Realistically, this deal is about opening up options. 

The Bulls could use these new assets to help acquire a new co-star for LaVine down the line. Alternatively, if they opted to move LaVine, they’d have some future assets to rebuild with.

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More than anything, this is about the Bulls recognizing their ceiling and moving a quality player for some assets. 

Should DeRozan be worth those assets to the Mavericks? 

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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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