Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal
The Bulls spent considerable assets putting this core group together. Breaking it up would be painful.
At the same time, the Bulls shouldn’t fall victim to sunk cost fallacy. This is not working. With that in mind, Chicago can justify changing it.
Getting young and more future-focused seems wise. This deal has the Bulls doing exactly that. Sexton is easing his way back from a season-ending injury, but he’s continued to flash star potential in Utah.
Meanwhile, Horton-Tucker has shown more in Utah than he was ever able to for the Lakers as well.
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Couple those two with an unprotected pick from an inconsistent Timberwolves team, and the Bulls would have to at least entertain this package.
Would the Jazz?