That Chicago/Phoenix deal if there’s no Beal deal

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Re: That Chicago/Phoenix deal if there’s no Beal deal 

Post#21 » by letsgobulls23 » Fri Jan 24, 2025 2:30 pm

I would not recommend any team trading for Patrick Williams if you expect him to actually contribute to winning
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Re: That Chicago/Phoenix deal if there’s no Beal deal 

Post#22 » by Mr Puddles » Fri Jan 24, 2025 3:16 pm

letsgobulls23 wrote:I would not recommend any team trading for Patrick Williams if you expect him to actually contribute to winning


Actually I think Patrick Williams could do well in Phoenix. His role would be much simpler than in Chicago. If he can play defense, rebound and hit some open shots, he'll fit in well. He'll have a lot more space around him when playing around KD and Booker. This is also why I felt the Nick Rich was an underrated acquisition, because he fills and need and just needs to play his role.

That being said, I wouldn't give up two first rounders for him.
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Re: That Chicago/Phoenix deal if there’s no Beal deal 

Post#23 » by jredsaz » Fri Jan 24, 2025 5:41 pm

Mr Puddles wrote:
letsgobulls23 wrote:I would not recommend any team trading for Patrick Williams if you expect him to actually contribute to winning


Actually I think Patrick Williams could do well in Phoenix. His role would be much simpler than in Chicago. If he can play defense, rebound and hit some open shots, he'll fit in well. He'll have a lot more space around him when playing around KD and Booker. This is also why I felt the Nick Rich was an underrated acquisition, because he fills and need and just needs to play his role.

That being said, I wouldn't give up two first rounders for him.


I wouldn’t give up a single first for him. Maybe Nurk and a second but honestly, Nurk expires after next season and is an excellent place holder if the Bulls trade Vuc. The $ saving alone for Chicago should be value enough.
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Re: That Chicago/Phoenix deal if there’s no Beal deal 

Post#24 » by letsgobulls23 » Fri Jan 24, 2025 5:48 pm

Mr Puddles wrote:
letsgobulls23 wrote:I would not recommend any team trading for Patrick Williams if you expect him to actually contribute to winning


Actually I think Patrick Williams could do well in Phoenix. His role would be much simpler than in Chicago. If he can play defense, rebound and hit some open shots, he'll fit in well. He'll have a lot more space around him when playing around KD and Booker. This is also why I felt the Nick Rich was an underrated acquisition, because he fills and need and just needs to play his role.

That being said, I wouldn't give up two first rounders for him.

He might have better chances to succeed in PHX, but right now he does not play defense, rebound or hit open shots consistently. He's got all the physical tools, but has shown zero signs of improvement since he entered the league. If anything, he's regressed.

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