Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal
The Bulls are a sinking ship. It’s probably time to start evacuating.
At 20-24, this team doesn’t look like anything resembling a title contender. Meanwhile, the roster is aging and expensive. Worst of all, they owe their upcoming draft pick to the Orlando Magic with top-4 protection.
This deal should get them back on track. LaVine’s value may have depreciated, but two first-round picks and a swap is still a solid return for him.
Meanwhile, Hartenstein is a solid defensive big. That happens to be exactly what the Bulls have been missing during this recent attempt to contend. He’s a player they can build with moving forward.
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The next time they land a star player, they’ll be grateful for him.