Chicago Bulls Receive: G Russell Westbrook, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2028 First-Round Pick(Swap – LAL) 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL)

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G Zach LaVine 

If you need an example of how proactive decision-making can be problematic, look no further than the Chicago Bulls. 

Two seasons ago, they opted to move Wendell Carte Jr. to the Orlando Magic in exchange for Nikola Vucevic. At the time, it felt like an admirable effort to transition into win-now mode. By now, it looks short-sighted. 

In fact, the Bulls could probably use Carter Jr. in place of Vucevic. He is a much better defender, and that’s what this team needs from a big man at the moment.

Now, they’re without him, and the daft capital they moved along with him. 

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At 8-10, it’s difficult to justify that decision. Yes, hindsight is 20/20, but the Bulls likely wish they hadn’t made that move in retrospect. 

Would they regret this one?