Woj: Vucevic/Aminu for Carter Jr/Porter/ 2 1sts

jake_swivel · Post #141 » by **jake_swivel** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:32 pm

Jcool0 wrote:I am the only one who thinks being 30 isn't a big deal?

Especially nowadays with his game.

weneeda2guard · Post #142 » by **weneeda2guard** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:32 pm

HearshotKDS wrote:I would have preferred going the other direction, but at least the bulls are committing to a direction, no more straddling between rebuild and compete while doing neither well.

I just can't see it this way. Proven All Star talent trumps NBA draft gambling. We pass on Vucevic and end up with another 7th pick, then what?

The Explorer · Post #143 » by **The Explorer** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:33 pm

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FriedRise · Post #144 » by **FriedRise** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:33 pm

Boston got Fournier for just 2 2nds!?

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kozelkid · Post #145 » by **kozelkid** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:33 pm

EliteSmarts wrote:
Magilla_Gorilla wrote:Really love this move. Yes Vucevic is 30 - but he's got plenty of good years left. Pair this with a trade for Lonzo and lets go win a playoff series or two.

But isn't that a treadmill team. Similar to 2010s Hawks. I thought fans don't want any part of that?

I'm interested in excited from Bulls fans POV

Probably, but this is the NBA. Unless you have a top 5 player in the league (re: Lebron, Curry, Kobe, Duncan), at least a playoff team that can win a series or two is EXCITING. I hope this fanbase learns that after watching this **** for the past 5 years.

And hey, there's always that 5-10% chance that your good team breaks through and wins a chip (re: Toronto, Dallas, Detroit). And I'll take those odds over the 5% we've been hoping for that top pick, multiplied by the similar probability that they even reach anywhere near that elite status in the first place.

Post #146 » by **DASMACKDOWN** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:34 pm

Another thing as well. If we keep Lauri, Lauri and Vuce could be like Lauri and Niko again but 10 times better. And Lauri and Niko was lethal.

EliteSmarts · Post #147 » by **EliteSmarts** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:34 pm

kozelkid wrote:
EliteSmarts wrote:
Magilla_Gorilla wrote:Really love this move. Yes Vucevic is 30 - but he's got plenty of good years left. Pair this with a trade for Lonzo and lets go win a playoff series or two.

But isn't that a treadmill team. Similar to 2010s Hawks. I thought fans don't want any part of that?

I'm interested in excited from Bulls fans POV

Probably, but this is the NBA. Unless you have a top 5 player in the league (re: Lebron, Curry, Kobe, Duncan), at least a playoff team that can win a series or two is EXCITING. I hope this fanbase learns that after watching this **** for the past 5 years.

And hey, there's always that 5-10% chance that your good team breaks through and wins a chip (re: Toronto, Dallas, Detroit).

That's fair. I appreciate the response man.

BeKuK · Post #148 » by **BeKuK** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:34 pm

Jcool0 wrote:I am the only one who thinks being 30 isn't a big deal?

NO SIR. You are not!

SfBull · Post #149 » by **SfBull** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:35 pm

Hold That wrote:The love AK has for euro bigs and that he’s willing to give up 2 first round picks and a former first round talent in Wendell let’s you know they don’t believe in Lauri. This was a hefty price to pay and sacrificing some of your future for Vuc.

Feel like this is also a move to make sure Zach doesn’t run and up and leave us.

Lauri's next and would be an ecstatic day if including Coby in that trade

Chi town · Post #150 » by **Chi town** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:36 pm

FriedRise wrote:Lauri on the move too

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Yep. Need defense at PF now.

mtron32 · Post #151 » by **mtron32** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:36 pm

Jcool0 wrote:I am the only one who thinks being 30 isn't a big deal?

I don't see the problem, he'll have 3-4 great years left and by then we could make another move.

Jcool0 · Post #152 » by **Jcool0** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:36 pm

DASMACKDOWN wrote:Another thing as well. If we keep Lauri, Lauri and Vuce could be like Lauri and Niko again but 10 times better. And Lauri and Niko was lethal.

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FriedRise · Post #153 » by **FriedRise** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:36 pm

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bad knees · Post #154 » by **bad knees** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:37 pm

Great trade! We traded for an All-Star in his prime, at a position of need, on a great contract. Vuc has two more years on his contract after this year, at 24M and 22M. No one likes to give up FRP's, but the Bulls don't need any more young players. The protection on the 2021 pick provides some comfort. Not sure what's going on with Aminu - he seems to have deteriorated over the past two years. But who cares!

Now just trade Lauri for Lonzo.

Andi Obst · Post #155 » by **Andi Obst** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:37 pm

Lauri can't stay now. You can't play him with Vuc.

Post #156 » by **DASMACKDOWN** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:37 pm

Can't believe we made the first major domino. That would have never happened in the past.

On top of that no one saw it coming. Vuce's name wasnt even brought up like at all.

BeKuK · Post #157 » by **BeKuK** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:37 pm

Jcool0 wrote:
DASMACKDOWN wrote:Another thing as well. If we keep Lauri, Lauri and Vuce could be like Lauri and Niko again but 10 times better. And Lauri and Niko was lethal.

Read on Twitter

IMO great news!

BahamaBull · Post #158 » by **BahamaBull** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:37 pm

I had to double check if that was really woj tweeting...and if it was really Chicago making a big trade...Getting an all star...all we, as fans, needed right now was to take a gamble and stop being conservative...so happy and thank you AKME!

We are back!

SfBull · Post #159 » by **SfBull** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:37 pm

TheSuzerain wrote:
DASMACKDOWN wrote:
KissedByaRose1 wrote:
That is a lot to give up for a 30 year old. Really was kinda interested in more draft picks from AK. This is a lot to digest

It is but this is a move that could now stabilize us for years as a playoff team. If we continue to have a great day today, it could set us up for at least another 4 years.

Remember a deal like this is also to appease Zach. Z

ach and Vuce will be great. Zach, Vuce and another high level PG will be AMAZING.

Yes the 2 first can be a concern but if its protected and we make the playoffs this year, its worth it.

Who is this high level PG?

Lavine has never been even close to the playoffs and Vuc has been to the 1st round twice. How does this stabilize us as a playoff team?

Add Lonzo Ball and you get a team to compete in the East right now.

Hold That · Post #160 » by **Hold That** » Thu Mar 25, 2021 3:38 pm

Top 4 protection on the 2021 pick.. rather have Vuc than anyone outside of the top5 in this draft...