29 Jul 2015 02:11:22
Bulls - Lakers
Chicago has a logjam at the 4 while LA has a logjam of guards. Let's help both teams out.
Bulls: Nick Young and Tarik Black
With this trade, the Bulls gain two advantages. First, they pick up Nick Young, a solid shooter and scoring option backing up Dunleavy and also brings a new personality that the franchise can profit upon. Second, they open up time for rookie Bobby Portis who flashed potential at the summer league. The only down side is the risk of Doug McDermott falling out of the rotation because he also has shown potential at summer league. This can easily be avoided if Young is subbed in at SG as more of an offensive option in contrast to Kirk Hinrich. In both scenarios, Coach Hoiberg has a lot to work with.
Lakers: Taj Gibson
With rookie D'Angelo Russell, Jordan Clarkson, Kobe Bryant, along with the addition of Lou Williams, the Lakers already have enough guards to work with. In contrast, rookie Julius Randleand the inconsistent Roy Hibbert are not the best starters. Considering Brandon Bass and Robert Sacre are the alternative options, the Lakers are looking pretty weak down low. Coach Byron Scott discussed how there is a potential for Kobe to play the 4 and frankly, that is a huge stretch considering his physique isn't the same as it used to be.With this trade, they pick up a great backup PF which allows Kobe to play at the 3 and adds big man depth. The only cost is a player who would likely be pushed out of the rotation and a third string center.
Thoughts?
29 Jul 2015 14:13:40
So the Bulls give up gibson who has positive value and get back young, who has negative value. This seems fair.
29 Jul 2015 16:38:13
what part of helping "both teams" out did you forget to include?
29 Jul 2015 18:16:30
Gibson for l Williams would be an even swap. But I doubt if the Lakers would do that.