Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal 

This is not a traditional rebuilding package for the Bulls. 

They aren’t receiving a single first-round pick here. If that’s their motive, they’ll have to look beyond Toronto. They don’t have the contracts they’d need to make a deal that was pick-focused. 

With that said, perhaps the Bulls don’t need to plummet to the bottom of the team. Flipping LaVine for a younger player who’s similarly impactful could be a smart move too. That’s what they’re doing here. 

After all, Anunoby isn’t as dynamic of an offensive threat as LaVine. Still, he’s one of the best 3-and-D wings in the NBA.

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Moreover, at 25, he’s young enough to be a core member of a rebuilding team. 

Should the Raptors part with him?