Knicks Land Bulls’ DeMar DeRozan In Bold Trade Scenario

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Chicago Bulls Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, G/F Cam Reddish, 2023 First-Round Pick (NYK) 
New York Knicks Receive: G/F DeMar DeRozan 

With that said, tanking is a lot less palatable when you don’t outright own your upcoming pick. 

If you don’t own your pick at all, it becomes a poor option. On the other hand, if you own it with protections, it can be a risk to consider taking. 

For example, look at the 2020-21 Houston Rockets. James Harden and Russell Westbrook both skipped town. This team was forced to rebuild, yet, they owed their pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder – with top 4 protections. 

They decided to tank anyway. It paid off. The lottery Gods smiled on the Rockets, rewarding them with the second overall pick.

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Surely, this team is pleased to now have Jalen Green on their roster. 

Meanwhile, the Bulls owe their upcoming pick to the Orlando Magic with the same protections. Should they risk sending them a quality selection? 

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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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