Chicago Bulls Receive: F/C Daniel Theis, G T.J. McConnell, F/C Jalen Smith, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 26 – CLE via IND), 2025 First-Round Pick (IND)
Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F DeMar DeRozan
Of course, the Bulls were hoping to provide DeRozan with that system. Over the last two years, that’s looked increasingly unlikely.
At first, this seemed like a good partnership. In DeRozan’s first year with the Bulls, the team performed fairly well. DeRozan had a career season in the process.
This year, the wheels fell off. The Bulls missed the postseason, and they don’t have a lottery pick to show for it.
The Orlando Magic will be benefitting from their misfortune. Now, the Bulls are seen as candidates to blow up their core.
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Who could blame them? This is an underperforming team with an expensive, veteran-heavy roster.
Does this deal get them back on track?