Clippers exploring trading Jordan
Butler and Jordan are close, would love to have a center that can actually finish around the basket
3 way deal
Bulls trade: Wade + Lopez + 16th pick
Bulls receive: Jordan + J. Crawford + 44th pick
Knicks trade: Anthony + 44th pick + 58th pick
Knicks receive: Griffin + W. Johnson
Clippers trade: Jordan + Griffin + Crawford + Johnson
Clippers receive: Wade + Anthony + lopez + 16th pick + 58th pick
Why for the Clippers:1. They go from having no picks in this draft to having a first and 2nd round pick
2. They unite Wade, Anthony and Paul in LA basically all set up for Lebron to jump ship
3. They get an above average center
4. They get out of paying Crawford
Why for Knicks:1. They rid themselves of Anthony while getting back a better player in Griffin and only having to give up late 2nd round picks.
2. If they are entertaining the idea of moving Porzingis as stated then they have an Allstar replacement PF in place
Why for Bulls:1. You get rid of the negative influence of Wade without upsetting Butler as he seems very close to Jordan
2. Jordan jerseys in Chicago again

3. You lose a pick sure, but that pick could be a bust, you end up with one of the best centers in the league and become a lot more athletic, if he can set up Felicio so many times imagine the lobs from Rondo to Jordan...
4. Crawford is old but he still has great handles and can still get hot from time to time
5. Butler returns to playing his most suitable position of SG
Could the Bulls convince the Rockets to take Valentine and Payne with a future 2nd round pick for Beverley?
Sign James Johnson and PJ Tucker in free agency
C Jordan
PF James Johnson,
SF PJ Tucker
SG Butler
PG Beverley
You end up with 4 athletic and strong players that can knock down the 3 with a dominant rebounder/shot blocker. That's a team I'd be very happy with
The benchFelicio/?
Mirotic/Portis
Zipser/?
Crawford/Grant
Rondo/ Canaan
Jordan and Butler that's an exciting duo both from Texas that are around the same age.
**Other options to pursue for PF Ibaka, Millsap, or Gibson or at SF Sefolosha to complete the returning players chosen at 16 free agency
