Chicago Bulls Receive: G Derrick Rose, G/F R.J. Barrett, F Obi Toppin, 2025 First-Round Pick (NYK). 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: G/F Zach LaVine
Some will suggest that it’s a bit early to be thinking about trades. After all, the deadline just passed.
Fair. At the same time, it behooves us to think ahead. Whether you’re ready to think about more roster turnover or not, rest assured, NBA front offices are already considering their next offer.
If you paid close attention to the deadline, you could see indicators of the team’s plans for the future. It was heavily rumored that the Knicks could acquire LaVine – they simply didn’t.
Perhaps the Bulls wanted to continue competing. After all, they owe their first-round pick with top-4 protection to the Orlando Magic in the upcoming draft.
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It likely always made the most sense to stay the course this season and reevaluate over the summer.
If they are major sellers this summer, would this be the right deal for them?