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The Chicago Bulls have been one of the most heavily mentioned teams in trade talks for the last month. With the looming cap space this summer, a slew of draft capital, and a sinking ship of a product this season, the league sees them either pushing their chips in on a big-name star or fire-selling their expiring assets to stockpile for the future. Anthony Davis, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Zion Williamson, and others have been linked to the Bulls, as well as reports that Coby White or Nikola Vucevic could be shopped in the coming weeks. Much of which direction they\u2019ll commit to depends on the results over the next month, which, based on the last two weeks, will continue to plummet. Despite the recent struggles, a new report suggests the Bulls are \u201con the short list\u201d for this former All-Star.<\/p>\n
Out of all of the All-Star caliber talents being named in relation to Chicago, Domantas Sabonis is one of the weakest fits. His pass-first offensive style, paired with his weak interior defense, does not offer the Bulls much appeal. Josh Giddey nearly averages a triple-double per night and handles most of the distributing duties. An inside presence on both offense and defense is what Chicago sorely lacks, someone who is a lob threat and a rim protector. Sabonis is neither. Regardless of the ill fit, the latest news is that he could be headed to the Windy City.<\/p>\n
\nThe Bulls, Suns and Wizards are believed to be on the short list for potential Domantas Sabonis trade suitors, per @sam_amick (https:\/\/t.co\/NGgFlWwYc8).<\/p>\n
Sacramento is very open to moving Sabonis, but his large salary and specific fit make it tough to find a strong marketplace. pic.twitter.com\/YCj9mapThW<\/p>\n
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This trade would likely draw Nikola Vucevic out of town and require youthful assets or draft capital to complete. Sacramento is in a similarly mediocre position as Chicago and is likely seeking a way to jump-start a rebuild. This is not the trade that Arturas Karnisovas should pursue.<\/p>\n
The Fit In Chicago<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Sabonis is a solid all-around talent. He posts similar numbers to Giddey in the triple-double and facilitating areas, and rebounds well for his size. However, when at his best, he\u2019s handling the ball and distributing from the middle of the floor, something Chicago does not need. Consider the awkward fit in the lineup, given that he\u2019s owed an average of $45 million over the next three seasons, and he\u2019s already 29; this money can be allocated more effectively elsewhere.<\/p>\n
\nDomantas Sabonis is a name to monitor for the Bulls on the trade market.<\/p>\n
If the Kings are open to offers, Chicago can construct an enticing package that includes multiple assets. It\u2019s also worth noting that Sabonis and Bulls EVP Art\u016bras Karni\u0161ovas each have Lithuanian roots.<\/p>\n
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As painful as it may be to admit, this is a very on-brand trade for the Karnisovas leadership group. While there\u2019s seemingly plenty of other options leaguewide, and ones that would much better suit the Bulls\u2019 current core, they wouldn\u2019t shock any of the fans by executing this one.<\/p>\n
Would you support a Sabonis deal to Chicago, or would you prefer the Bulls bid for another All-Star talent?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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