1. Los Angeles Clippers
The most often discussed trade for the Chicago Bulls to send Thad out of the Windy City involves the Clippers. That aforementioned deal involving Harkless could be beneficial for both sides. Young is definitely going to be put to better use under the direction of head coach Doc Rivers compared to Boylen.
A common narrative in all of these possible trade packages for the Bulls involving Thad have some emphasis on filling a positional need, mostly on the wing. Boylen and the Bulls need a lot of help on the wing, and Harkless is a solid two-way small forward that could still play good minutes once OPJ returns from his foot fracture.
What Young brings to the Clippers is a more stable veteran presence in the frontcourt alongside the likes of center Montrezl Harrell, and the superstar forward combination of Paul George and Kawhi Leonard. The Clippers really need an upgrade in the frontcourt rotation beyond the likes of Harrell and the PG-Kawhi duo.
There are more creative trades that the Bulls and Clippers could look into. But both side should keep it simple since Harkless for Young works out well.
Landing Young could be one of those final boosts that the Clippers need to make that elusive run through the West. This will be a difficult run for them in the playoffs out West since they’ll have to work through the Lakers, Houston Rockets, Denver Nuggets, Utah Jazz, etc.