How the Bulls can land a future star at the trade deadline

Chicago Bulls trade for Jalen Green 

It will be interesting to see which of these players Houston ends up keeping, as Green has flashed star power but been inconsistent while Sengun was putting up monster numbers before getting hurt and the Rockets were better without him. 

But if the Rockets do make one of these players available, the Bulls should pick up the phone, as they might be able to snag a young player who is a better fit with Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis and Patrick Williams. 

Why the Rockets would do this trade 

Houston is hoping to make the leap into the playoffs next season and Coby White could conceivably help that cause more than Jalen Green at this point in their respective careers. 

While their counting stats are similar, White has been the better playmaker and has been more efficient than Green. 

The Rockets would get two guaranteed years of White at a $12 and 12.8 million, which would allow them to invest resources in other areas without losing production. 

White would allow the Rockets to compete for the playoffs now without stunting the growth of their young players. 

They trade one year for two, get better and can then make long-term commitments to the rest of their young guys. 

But what about the Chicago Bulls? Would they really trade away their best player?