Clippers Land Bulls’ Nikola Vucevic In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal 

If you’re squeamish, don’t compare this trade to the one the Bulls made to acquire Vucevic. 

Seriously, don’t. At the same time, the price they paid to land him won’t bear on the price teams are now willing to pay in order to do the same. Vucevic has aged since then, and his defensive limitations have become more exposed. 

With that in mind, this is still a good return for him. Boston Jr. hasn’t had a lot of opportunities on the contending Clippers, but he does have tremendous upside. If the Bulls are considering rebuilding, he’s a nice piece. 

At the same time, that 2029 pick swap is ultimately even more valuable. These Clippers are old and injury-prone.

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If the Bulls rebuild properly, they could easily be a better team than the Clippers by 2029. 

Should the Clippers gift them a pick swap with such a high likelihood of conveying? 

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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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