It's been a minute since I last commented on one of your videos, Aiden. I do tune in to your Bulls livestreams from time to time. Good video, but I think the Bulls are going to stay competitive, and… I think they're going to move the young talent for players ready to help. I do have one trade, but I'll explain one thing about our trade assets. Sorry for the paragraphs, but I just like to have that same passion for the Bulls like you.
I don't think the Bulls will find a trade for Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball this upcoming off-season. I think there will be trade offers, but AKME won't like the return, and I do not think contending teams (heck, even rebuilding teams) will NOT be interested in LaVine. One, he's coming back from Right Foot surgery. Now, Zach is age 29, and for someone who relies a lot on his athleticism to drive to the paint, this could be a red flag to the other 29 teams. He's getting older, and this surgery just adds on to the risk of acquiring him. Two, Zach has also had ONE playoff appearance in his whole career. We haven't seen what Zach can actually do, but if we can predict (don't want to judge prematurely), it'll probably be the same production like how Bradley Beal is since they're sort of like the same tier of player. Three, let's talk about the elephant in the room, … Um, we forgetting Zach LaVine's contract? Starting next season, Zach is still owed 3-years / $137.9M. Add he's age 29, his recent foot surgery, his large contract, and his underwhelming post-season resume, do you think anyone would want Zach LaVine on their team? The Lakers? They learned their lesson with having another Superstar with LeBron and A.D (*ahem* Westbrook). The 76ers? They know what it is like to be pinned down with a big contract with so-so production (Tobias Harris contract). The Pistons? They're fine with their backcourt players of Cunningham, Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Marcus Sasser. It would be surprising to see a Trae Young and Zach LaVine swap, but like you said that I agree with, Trae Young does bring more significant weaknesses than strengths. I expect to see Zach LaVine back in a Bulls jersey. I do believe he can increase his trade stock, and hopefully in 2025, LeBron will retire and Anthony Davis will want out of the Lakers, so… LaVine for A.D?
As for Lonzo, he will most likely pick up his last year Player Option ($20M), and… I don't think he's going to be traded either. Let's not forget what Shams Charania reported that Lonzo Ball will be the FIRST NBA player to try to make a come back with his surgery of Left Knee Cartilage Transplant. This will be Lonzo's THIRD knee surgery (omg). Do you think any team would be interested in this? I mean, maybe a rebuilding team that's willing to take on his last year of his contract, but remember any team has to match that $20M contract. I don't think it is worth it for any team to trade for him as he's a UFA in the 2025-2026 off-season. Maybe they want to evaluate how he plays in the next season, and to hopefully see if he can stay healthy and be reliable. No question, when healthy, he is a very good Point Guard. But with his injury (like Zach), I think his surgery will heavily affect his athleticism. And not only will it affect his ability to keep up with NBA pace, but what about Lonzo's defense? Lonzo before his injury would've made All-Defense like Alex Caruso — Facts. Overall, I believe Lonzo is going to be a Chicago Bull, and maybe he can hopefully stay healthy. I'm am not confident in it, though.
So who can we trade. You know who I want to bring up because you know how I feel about… Alec JaCoby White. Yes, out of every Chicago Bull player on the team, he is the one who garnered the most trade value. I know Ayo Dosunmu had improvements too, but this (dare I say overrated) fool had the more breakout season. I think it apparent that the Bulls Front Office now realize (about time) that this core is not good enough to win a championship or at least be competitive. So my trade that I am proposing consists of helping both teams get what they want. It's between the Bulls and Utah Jazz.
Bulls receive: Lauri Markkanen (The return) and John Collins Jazz receive: Coby White, (sign-and-trade [3-year/$40M]) Patrick Williams, and Alex Caruso
The Jazz bolster their rebuild process with a young core of Keyonte George, Coby White, Patrick Williams, Taylor Hendricks, and Walker Kessler. With Markkanen and Collins gone, Hendricks can get real minutes. P-Wills gets a fresh start with the Jazz. Kessler is their future Center. George showed promise as the Jazz PG. And Alex JaCoby White, I hate to admit showed improvements, but is used a trade bait to get the Bulls competitive players who are in their primes in Lauri Markkanen and John Collins.
Finally for the Bulls, we get back Lauri Markkanen and put him at Small Foward (where he's thrived), and we add John Collins who is a modern-day Power Forward who has had Playoff experience, can be a PF who has athletic hops, does the dirty work, has had monster dunks, and we know he can hit the 3-pt shot (thank god the Bulls finally hired a 3-pt shooting coach who could most likely fix his jumpshot). Also, I believe Chris Finch and John Collin got in that heated altercation a while back, but Finch is gone, so it would've been awkward. Overall, I expect to see Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, and Nikola Vucevic to be our starting five next season. And hey, in 2025, maybe LeBron retires or leaves to play with his son, so maybe Anthony Davis can return to his home city. Who says LaVine for A.D can't be possible?
I been hoping we would do whatever it takes to sign Trae. I think he can plug him in to our team. I agree he's no defender per se (maybe that will change?) but I think we can cover up his weaknesses there and I think the positives he brings outweighs his lack of defense. My main reason to pass on trae is that I don't know if there's enough shooting to go around and we would yet again be adding a guard and I think esp given Coby and Ayo etc we may be shooting ourselves in the foot by adding any guards cuz it takes away from the productivity from our other guards. We've been saying for years that we need a big man. Well, PG13 is far and away our best option if he would ever consider coming here and I think he would be the undisputed best option to bring over. But, like with most ppl in Los Angeles, I don't see PG really wanting to leave. Honestly, if we land any of these 3, I'd be stoked
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It's been a minute since I last commented on one of your videos, Aiden. I do tune in to your Bulls livestreams from time to time. Good video, but I think the Bulls are going to stay competitive, and… I think they're going to move the young talent for players ready to help. I do have one trade, but I'll explain one thing about our trade assets. Sorry for the paragraphs, but I just like to have that same passion for the Bulls like you.
I don't think the Bulls will find a trade for Zach LaVine and Lonzo Ball this upcoming off-season. I think there will be trade offers, but AKME won't like the return, and I do not think contending teams (heck, even rebuilding teams) will NOT be interested in LaVine. One, he's coming back from Right Foot surgery. Now, Zach is age 29, and for someone who relies a lot on his athleticism to drive to the paint, this could be a red flag to the other 29 teams. He's getting older, and this surgery just adds on to the risk of acquiring him. Two, Zach has also had ONE playoff appearance in his whole career. We haven't seen what Zach can actually do, but if we can predict (don't want to judge prematurely), it'll probably be the same production like how Bradley Beal is since they're sort of like the same tier of player. Three, let's talk about the elephant in the room, … Um, we forgetting Zach LaVine's contract? Starting next season, Zach is still owed 3-years / $137.9M. Add he's age 29, his recent foot surgery, his large contract, and his underwhelming post-season resume, do you think anyone would want Zach LaVine on their team? The Lakers? They learned their lesson with having another Superstar with LeBron and A.D (*ahem* Westbrook). The 76ers? They know what it is like to be pinned down with a big contract with so-so production (Tobias Harris contract). The Pistons? They're fine with their backcourt players of Cunningham, Ivey, Ausar Thompson, Marcus Sasser. It would be surprising to see a Trae Young and Zach LaVine swap, but like you said that I agree with, Trae Young does bring more significant weaknesses than strengths. I expect to see Zach LaVine back in a Bulls jersey. I do believe he can increase his trade stock, and hopefully in 2025, LeBron will retire and Anthony Davis will want out of the Lakers, so… LaVine for A.D?
As for Lonzo, he will most likely pick up his last year Player Option ($20M), and… I don't think he's going to be traded either. Let's not forget what Shams Charania reported that Lonzo Ball will be the FIRST NBA player to try to make a come back with his surgery of Left Knee Cartilage Transplant. This will be Lonzo's THIRD knee surgery (omg). Do you think any team would be interested in this? I mean, maybe a rebuilding team that's willing to take on his last year of his contract, but remember any team has to match that $20M contract. I don't think it is worth it for any team to trade for him as he's a UFA in the 2025-2026 off-season. Maybe they want to evaluate how he plays in the next season, and to hopefully see if he can stay healthy and be reliable. No question, when healthy, he is a very good Point Guard. But with his injury (like Zach), I think his surgery will heavily affect his athleticism. And not only will it affect his ability to keep up with NBA pace, but what about Lonzo's defense? Lonzo before his injury would've made All-Defense like Alex Caruso — Facts. Overall, I believe Lonzo is going to be a Chicago Bull, and maybe he can hopefully stay healthy. I'm am not confident in it, though.
So who can we trade. You know who I want to bring up because you know how I feel about… Alec JaCoby White. Yes, out of every Chicago Bull player on the team, he is the one who garnered the most trade value. I know Ayo Dosunmu had improvements too, but this (dare I say overrated) fool had the more breakout season. I think it apparent that the Bulls Front Office now realize (about time) that this core is not good enough to win a championship or at least be competitive. So my trade that I am proposing consists of helping both teams get what they want. It's between the Bulls and Utah Jazz.
Bulls receive: Lauri Markkanen (The return) and John Collins
Jazz receive: Coby White, (sign-and-trade [3-year/$40M]) Patrick Williams, and Alex Caruso
The Jazz bolster their rebuild process with a young core of Keyonte George, Coby White, Patrick Williams, Taylor Hendricks, and Walker Kessler. With Markkanen and Collins gone, Hendricks can get real minutes. P-Wills gets a fresh start with the Jazz. Kessler is their future Center. George showed promise as the Jazz PG. And Alex JaCoby White, I hate to admit showed improvements, but is used a trade bait to get the Bulls competitive players who are in their primes in Lauri Markkanen and John Collins.
Finally for the Bulls, we get back Lauri Markkanen and put him at Small Foward (where he's thrived), and we add John Collins who is a modern-day Power Forward who has had Playoff experience, can be a PF who has athletic hops, does the dirty work, has had monster dunks, and we know he can hit the 3-pt shot (thank god the Bulls finally hired a 3-pt shooting coach who could most likely fix his jumpshot). Also, I believe Chris Finch and John Collin got in that heated altercation a while back, but Finch is gone, so it would've been awkward. Overall, I expect to see Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, and Nikola Vucevic to be our starting five next season. And hey, in 2025, maybe LeBron retires or leaves to play with his son, so maybe Anthony Davis can return to his home city. Who says LaVine for A.D can't be possible?
I been hoping we would do whatever it takes to sign Trae. I think he can plug him in to our team. I agree he's no defender per se (maybe that will change?) but I think we can cover up his weaknesses there and I think the positives he brings outweighs his lack of defense. My main reason to pass on trae is that I don't know if there's enough shooting to go around and we would yet again be adding a guard and I think esp given Coby and Ayo etc we may be shooting ourselves in the foot by adding any guards cuz it takes away from the productivity from our other guards. We've been saying for years that we need a big man. Well, PG13 is far and away our best option if he would ever consider coming here and I think he would be the undisputed best option to bring over. But, like with most ppl in Los Angeles, I don't see PG really wanting to leave. Honestly, if we land any of these 3, I'd be stoked