Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal
Meanwhile, the Bulls have avoided tanking this year for the same reason. They owe their upcoming pick to the Orlando Magic with top-four protection.
Next season is a different story. The Bulls will own their pick. With that in mind, they may want to bottom out and begin the process of tanking.
If so, this is a good way to do it. Thomas isn’t ready to contribute to winning basketball. Adding him and featuring him in the offense will lead to losses – and development.
Still, the main draw for Chicago here is three first-round picks and a swap. Meanwhile, they don’t need to worry about Simmons’ contract.
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By the time they’re ready to compete again, it’ll be expiring. After all, this team is more than a star away from contending.