Hangtime84 wrote:realEAST wrote:Posted this at T&T, interested to see what you think of it. Bulls and Suns exchange youth...
CHI: Bender, Melton
PHO: Portis, Payne
Suns get a nice, young anx developing stretch 4 ready to contribute immediately, and one that fits the team from fit and age standpoint and is currently on the rise. Might give another look to Payne, he did show some flashes as a backup this year with Bulls.
Bulls take a chance on Bender who has fallen completely out of rotation, but imo still has considerable potential and is a very good fit. They also get a young PG who is out of Suns rotation and behind another young PG (Okobo), but could be interesting fit with LaVine long term. Both guys have more years of cheap team control too.
I wouldn't mind that type of trade. Lauri considers bender a rival which is cool
Didn't know that, guess he is still somewhat esteemed by his younger collegues
But yeah, I think he could really benefit from new, positive environment with less pressure and expectations.
After all, he still is just 20 years old.



















