Chicago Bulls Receive: C Richaun Holmes, G Davion Mitchell, C Alex Len, F Trey Lyles, 2023 First-Round Pick (SAC)
Sacramento Kings Receive: G/F DeMar DeRozan
Of course, it wasn’t always like this for either team.
We already hinted at the Bulls’ former glory. Throughout the 90s, this was the team to beat. Led by Michael Jordan, the Bulls won 6 out of 10 possible championships that decade.
On the other hand, the Sacramento Kings haven’t won an NBA title since 1951, when they were the Rochester Royals. Still, this team has a history.
Throughout the early 00s, they were perhaps the biggest threat to the Lakers’ dominance.
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Moreover, both of these teams have built similarly leading up to this season. They both made big trades for offensive big men, and they both have dynamic, athletic guards. With that said, it only seems to be working for Sacramento.
Could DeRozan be the missing piece they need to contend?