4. Bulls-Timberwolves-Clippers trade idea
The Bulls would greatly benefit from the idea of a three-team trade with the Clippers and the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The hypothetical deal involves sending Young to the Clippers, forward Maurice Harkless to the Timberwolves and forward Robert Covington to the Bulls.
Such a swap could give the Bulls the simplest way to ensure the team improves it chances of winning more games down the stretch.
How, you ask?
Despite all the positives that Young brings to the Bulls, Covington provides a better team fit with his ability to shoot three-pointers and defend multiple positions.
It’s important to mention how the hypothetical trade wouldn’t require the Bulls to take on a bad contract. In actuality, the terms of Covington’s deal are strikingly similar to Young’s. Covington last year signed a four-year, $11.7 million contract. Young agreed to a three-year, $14.5 million deal with the Bulls this past summer.
Another positive to note is the Bulls wouldn’t lose a veteran presence in the locker room. Covington is in the middle of his eighth year in the league. Much like Young, Covington is perceived as a good veteran that is willing to do the little things to affect positive outcomes.
Covington is currently averaging 12.6 points, 6 rebounds and 1.2 assister per game. Meanwhile, Young is averaging 9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game.
The Timberwolves and the Bulls executed a trade with one another a few years ago, which I think bodes well for another swap.
What’s more is the Timberwolves have already made one move ahead of the trade deadline by acquiring guard Allen Crabbe from the Atlanta Hawks. As such, not much prevents the team from striking a deal this time around with the Bulls.