Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal
For the Bulls, this depends on what direction they intend on heading in.
If they’re going to move Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan and start rebuilding, this is a bad trade. They’re giving up a will-be sophomore, and a younger player, and swap rights on a first-round pick.
On the other hand, suppose the Bulls would prefer to run it back. They may recognize that they needed a rim protector more than anything – LaVine and DeRozan could do better with a reliable backline on defense. If so, this is the deal for them.
After all, Robinson is already one of the best defensive bigs in the league.
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Moreover, the Bulls should have room to give him a bigger offensive role – presumably, he’ll be replacing Nikola Vucevic. If the Bulls want to stay competitive, this is a good deal.
Should the Knicks risk watching Robinson thrive elsewhere?
