The Chicago Bulls are in a very weird spot as an organization. While some fans and media members have called for the team to consider a rebuild, the organization seems content with running out the same core they’ve rolled with for the past two seasons. The question is, can they improve?
Led by Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic, the Bulls have won just a single playoff game in the past two years. But if Chicago is hell-bent on pushing forward with the current core, then they should at least keep an eye out on the trade market. If they want to compete in the East, adding to this group will be crucial.
Buy Bulls TicketsWith that in mind, here are three players the Bulls should monitor on the trade market at the 2024 deadline.
Kyle Kuzma, Washington Wizards
The Washington Wizards just re-signed Kyle Kuzma to an extension this summer, but they’re slated to be one of the worst teams in the league this year. If they have a yard sale at the deadline, Kuzma could give Chicago’s offense a serious boost.
Buddy Hield, Indiana Pacers
The Bulls were one of the worst three-point shooting teams in the league last year. With Buddy Hield heading into the final year of his contract, Chicago should check in with the Indiana Pacers to see if he’s available.
Karl-Anthony Towns, Minnesota Timberwolves
The Minnesota Timberwolves will want to give the Karl-Anthony Towns-Rudy Gobert frontcourt pairing another chance, but if it fails and the team is bad by the deadline, they could consider changes. If Towns becomes available, the Bulls should at least keep an eye on the situation.
