Dadouv47 wrote:ThunderBolt wrote:Reading on the bulls forum a lot of their fans attribute Lauri Markkanen’s struggles to Jim Boylen changing his style of play. Basically their offense has eliminated his shot selection and creation.
I doubt a trade would be accepted by their fans on the trade board but I could see GarPax making a trade for someone like Schroder. Bulls are in need of a pg and although Schroder probably isn’t the facilitator their fans want, I could see something based around that and taking back Felicio’s deal. Throw in Denver’s pick if needed. If Dennis finishes the season strong, I think his value around the league will be much higher than it is in the realgm world. I don’t see Sam throwing multiple picks at Markkanen if he isn’t sending out bad salary. Probably more like Bulls fire Boylen than trade Markkanen but if I were a Bulls fan, their FO would have me nervous.
Schroeder + Denver 1st for Felicio and Markkanen sounds like fair value. Not sure Chicago would be so interested in getting Schroeder though (small upgrade over Sato based on this season only).
Like I said, it’s not a trade that it would take to the trade board but it’s the kind of trade opportunity that I think Sam is waiting for. The bulls’ front office is one of those that I think would be foolish enough to think Schroder will be an all star as a starter. To be fair, if this really is the player Dennis is for the next several years, the value really isn’t as far off as it was 6 months ago. If it came down to it and a better pick than Denver’s was needed to get the deal done, I would probably do it. Markkanen isn’t a Ben Simmons level prospect that I would throw tons of assets at to acquire, but I do like him.
