Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal
The Bulls didn’t expect to be a potential haven for young players this season. They were supposed to be contending.
At 8-11, it’s hard to say they are. If they don’t turn this season around, they may want to consider some radical measures – including moving their best player.
If they go that route, some would expect a bounty of draft capital in return. Perhaps that’s what this front office would want.
On the other hand, this deal nets them a pair of recent lottery picks and a couple of other intriguing young players in the process.
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Still, Kuminga is the real prize here. If he pans out, he looks like exactly the type of big, ball-handling wing that teams covet in 2022. The Bulls could make a brighter future for themselves by rebuilding around him.
Should the Warriors cut ties with him so early?