Chicago Bulls Rumors: 3 trades to consider with the Phoenix Suns

Trade Number 3: The Chicago Bulls make a simple player-for-player swap

We have been talking as though the Bulls move on from DeRozan and his the year remaining on his contract, as though he’d go somewhere other than Phoenix. Now, in this final trade, we send DeRozan to the Suns in a move that could make Phoenix title favorites next season.

From the Suns’ perspective, this deal is a home run. At this stage, it doesn’t even matter who Phoenix plays at center. They could re-sign Jock Landale and start him for simplicity’s sake. But, the Suns would be looking at a lineup such as this:

PG: Chris Paul

SG: Devin Booker

SF: DeMar DeRozan

PF: Kevin Durant

C: Jock Landale

That’s a remarkable lineup 1-through-4, boasting four All Stars and a whole lot of experience. If the Suns didn’t make the Finals next season, then they should officially enter the “blow it up” phase, because nothing would work after that point.

For the Bulls, they once again get a young center with star potential. Ayton might just need a new start to help motivate him. He has had a tough time playing with the necessary effort and heart he should be playing with, so maybe Chicago giving him a chance would allow that part of his mentality to develop further.