Phoenix Suns
Chicago Bulls Receive: F Jae Crowder, F/C Dario Saric, G/F Landry Shamet, 2025 First-Round Pick (PHO), 2027 First-Round Pick (Swap – PHO)
Phoenix Suns Receive: G/F DeMar DeRozan
If the Chicago Bulls are sending DeMar DeRozan to a contender, they ought to get the most distant draft capital they can in return.
After all, that contender is expecting to, you know, contend. For example, look at the Phoenix Suns. If the Bulls accepted their 2023 selection in this deal, they’d be receiving a 25-30th pick and a swap in return.
By 2025, the Suns could be anywhere. This is a better return for a Bulls team that will have to be patient. If they’re lucky, they could even receive a lottery pick for their veteran.
As for the Phoenix Suns – DeRozan feels like a nice fit here. Between Chris Paul, Devin Booker and Mikal Bridges, the Suns have the spacing to compensate for his shaky three-ball.
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Adding another playmaker and shot creator could make them unstoppable. Just don’t take your eyes off them in the meantime.