Chicago Bulls Receive: F/C Daniel Theis, G T.J.McConnell, F/C Jalen Smith, 2023 First-Round Pick (IND)
Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F DeMar DeRozan
Of course, the inverse is also true. A team could set out to win games in a given season, and pivot into a tank.
In fact, it happens all the time. If a team gets deep enough into a season, and it’s clear that they don’t have championship potential, they may decide to blow up their core and start over.
On the other hand, if they don’t own their upcoming first-round pick outright, it becomes a more difficult decision to make.
Nobody likes to lose. Why opt to do it with no incentive?
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That’s the dilemma the Chicago Bulls are facing. They owe their upcoming draft pick to the Orlando Magic with top 4 protection.
Could they tank anyway?