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This 100% - probably the happiest thing I saw was the front office recognized it was time to move Carter (while he was still an asset) - and move him vs. getting worked up that maybe they sold low. I think as far as they were concerned - they were done waiting on Carter and wanted to move on - Magic are in a different place and maybe the trade/change in scenery helps...but a year from now Carter would probably be worse even less (had he stayed on the Bulls - especially when you think he's a year closer to FA). I also figure we will see Coby's value get restored in the 2nd half of the season - cause we are going to see him better positioned to succeed - going back to - they learned in 1st half of year what he is and probably isn't - now I think they are going to position him in the best spot - not only for his LT development (and getting it back on track) - but also to help this team win.

I agree with this - you can always figure it out. Big picture - they can do what they need to and it doesn't have to be Ball. There will be other players on the market in the off-season too - some we probably don't even know about yet. At this point - I'm just glad AK recognized some changes needed to be made and acted on some of them and clearly was trying to do even more.

Yeah - it was why they had to make the move now. I am sure there are other creative ways - but now was the time - at least the easiest time. Who knows - let’s hope Lauri takes off playing next to another big who can score - he hasn’t had that since he played with Nikolai. I mean you didn’t even have to defend Wendell or Gafford. They almost never looked to score and neither big could pass. I really really wish Bulls got a PG.

How is Vucevic's D? Watching Theis highlights - this was a real nice upgrade.

Agree with that. Either way - I look forward to watching Saturday's game.

The only thing I don't like is - those FRP's would be handy as an asset to acquire a player better than Vuc - but I'll worry about that when that time comes. Vuc is a significant upgrade and should give this team better definition - I do think not getting a PG (even a Rubio) was a big miss at the deadline. That said - the other maneuvers looks solid and Theis seems a better fit (since they are keeping Mark) as Theis will add some much needed toughness in the middle. I actually think Lauri and Vuc might play well together - the spacing should be great - but the D - oh lordy that D. Maybe I'm wrong and just assume Vuc is bad defensively?

Man - I'd so much rather get a sneak peak of what he can do vs. pay him a big contract in the offseason.

I agree - but New Orleans is also trying to make the playoffs so I think they are juggling both.

Bulls really need to address PG - but New Orleans doesn't have to move Lonzo. Will be interesting to see who blinks over the next 45 minutes.

Felicio has survived like every trade deadline - so why would this be no different? Haha.

Gary Trent off the market - traded to Raptors for Norman Powell.

Or would we be in the Kings camp - picked Bagley (vs. Doncic) and be in the same spot the team is now. Badger is right - I think they could have moved up and got Doncic (if that was there target).

Yeah - Brogdon is way more likely to be the better player. I presume cost will be too much. Wagner is a poor man's Lauri - I mean Lauri is scoring at career highs - he just disappears for full quarters from time to time and makes no one around him better. That said - the spacing with Lauri / Vic / Lavine - is pretty nice.

He looked the part - until he shot a layup. And never could stay on the court. Never seen a guy miss so many layups who barely shot the ball. 2 former 1st round picks (not high). I remember Wagner from Michigan - but never watch the Wizards so literally don't know much. Gifford was what he was - high energy bench guy. Hutch didn't even play - so presume this upgrades our depth a bit. Seems like a minor move - but one of those change of scenery moves that maybe Bulls can win.

Are Troy Brown / Mo Wagner any good?

Haha - give me 2 weeks and I'll be talking about ball like I talk about Coby White hahaha.

Nuggets get Garry Harris, Hampton and a 1RP. Seems like a great deal for Nuggets.

Gordon to the Nuggets - not sure what for.

Did that happen?

He's a chip - period. And getting him to play off the bench - he'll have plenty of minutes, especially on hot nights - is probably the best place for White to be at this point and it should help the team win while actually keeping his value inflated for a squad that maybe says hey - lets give him more minutes as a starter. Fo rall we know they will move Mark & White for something and than move something else and get Ball. Who knows.

I keep hitting refresh to see what is next. Next game is Saturday. I literally can't wait for my kids to walk into the house to see his reaction when I tell him what the Bulls have done. His first question will be - is he good?

Why not.

Bulls can't sign Lonzo outright anymore - after this trade - so it kind of pushes the need for a move. Bulls reportedly also in on Gary Trent Jr too. I suspect we are about to see 1 more deal go down. Clippers also trying to get Ball - but Bulls likely have better offer.

You are probably right.

I doubt they trade a FRP pick for Ball. I would expect Lauri or Thaddeus or what not.