If the Chicago Bulls are, in fact, looking to trade up, there are only a few players worth such a deal.
Early Tuesday evening, word broke that the Chicago Bulls are looking to move up in the 2018 NBA Draft. In a separate post, I discussed a potential trade as a storyline to watch on Thursday night. Well, it appears that this scenario may actually play out.
The Bulls are interested in moving up in the draft, currently at No. 7 and want to move up to No. 3 or 4
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 19, 2018
(Via @NBCSChicago).
Vincent Goodwill of NBCSportsChicago reported that the team is interested in moving up to no. 3 or no. 4 overall. Currently, the Atlanta Hawks and Memphis Grizzlies hold the 3rd and 4th picks, respectively. It is unclear whether the Hawks are actively shopping the pick, but would certainly listen to any offer. The Grizzlies, on the other hand, have made it abundantly clear they are open for business.
Earlier reports indicate that the Grizzlies are looking to clear significant cap space. Consequently, they are willing to trade the 4th pick if the other team also assumes the contract of Chandler Parsons.
It is unclear what the Bulls would have to give up to move up three or four spots, but it would almost certainly include the no. 7 and no. 22 pick, and possibly more. Therefore, if the Bulls do trade up, they better get it right. We take a look at three players that would be worth making such a deal.