NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Trading Jimmy Butler This Summer
NBA rumors have been swirling around Jimmy Butler. The Chicago Bulls season thus far has not turned out like how they have wanted it to. The Bulls might be willing to start listening to offers for their star shooting guard. According to Fox Sports, several NBA teams are interested in acquiring Butler for the right price. The Bulls will need to rebuild their team this offseason and Butler is the guy on the roster that can net the biggest return. That’s due to Butler’s ascension to being one of the best two-way players in the National Basketball Association.
The Chicago Bulls had high hopes coming into the 2015-2016 NBA season. The Bulls felt they were a title contending team this year. Yet, things went in the opposite direction for Chicago.
They are currently sitting at ninth place in the Eastern Conference. Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah will be leaving during the free agency period this summer. Derrick Rose is struggling to get back to his MVP form. That is why Butler is the biggest draw.
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Kobe Bryant is retiring at the end of the season. The Los Angeles Lakers need to find someone to take the torch and become the next franchise superstar. Last summer, the Lakers tried to sign Jimmy Butler to a max contract. The Chicago Bulls will most likely want either Julius Randle or D’Angelo Russell in return for Butler.
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The Orlando Magic have been looking for the next franchise player since Dwight Howard was traded. The Magic have many young, up-and-coming talent on their roster, but not someone who can become “the guy.” Acquiring Jimmy Butler, Orlando will be taking steps towards the right direction. There’s Mario Hezonja, Elfrid Payton, Victor Oladipo, and a 2018 first-round pick from the Los Angeles Lakers. The Chicago Bulls will get to decide on who they would like in return for Butler.
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Trading away an All-Star who is in his prime may not always be the best idea. How the Chicago Bulls NBA season has gone thus far, they will be looking to change up their roster. Jimmy Butler will have the biggest draw. If the Bulls are looking to get young talent and draft picks, trading Butler away might be the best way to get them.
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