Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal
In the end, it is evident that the Bulls are not doing this deal with Rose in mind.
In spite of this, there is some value in a reunion here. There is no doubt that it will bring crowds to the arena, if nothing else.
In addition to being a former Bull, Rose is a hometown hero to many who live in the Chicago area. The people of Chicago would love to see him back in their uniforms if he were to return.
There is no guarantee that they will do it for Reddish, either. Despite the fact that he has not been a productive NBA player at this point in his career, he could be an intriguing reclamation project.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: DeMar DeRozan, Chicago Bulls & New York Knicks Updates
Essentially, what this amounts to is a trade in which DeRozan is traded for Quickley and a first-round pick. As a result of his age and limitations as a shooter and defender, the Bulls are getting a good return on their investment.
Is it wise for the Knicks to invest so much in DeRozan?