Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal
We thought long and hard about including Mitchell Robinson in this deal.
The Bulls would likely want him. After all, part of this core’s failing has been an inability to defend the rim. Robinson would help in that regard.
Unfortunately, if the Knicks are looking to take a step forward, they can’t spare him.
They can spare Hartenstein. Meanwhile, he’s a significant defensive upgrade over Nikola Vucevic. Meanwhile, a reunion with Rose ought to sell some tickets in the Windy City.
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Still, neither of those pieces highlights this package for the Bulls. That would be the draft capital they’re receiving. A first-round pick and a swap is a good return for an aging veteran like DeRozan.
Should the Knicks part with that draft capital to land him?