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Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal 

Some Bulls fans will protest this deal. Even those who aren’t ready to phone the season in may feel they deserve two picks from the Lakes. 

Perhaps. Surely, that would come up in negotiations. At the same time, both of the players they’re sending out here are aging out of their primes. 

Meanwhile, the Bulls have been sorely disappointing in 2022-23. At 8-11, they need to be open to major changes. This deal won’t help them in 2022-23 – but if the season is lost anyway, why not gain a future asset? 

This deal nets them one of the most valuable ones in the NBA. This Lakes pick has unique value. This group’s core is aging – by 2027, they’ll be either gone, or simply old.

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If the Bulls want to continue building around Zach LaVine, they could use this pick to improve the team around him next summer. 

Cutting bait on this season may not be easy, but if things don’t change soon, it could be the obvious move. 

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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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