Chicago Bulls: 4 possible trades with teams in the top-5 of the NBA Draft

Feb 26, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) and forward DeMar DeRozan (11) defend Washington Wizards forward Kyle Kuzma (33) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports / David Banks-USA TODAY Sports

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#3: Chicago Bulls trade Alex Caruso and 11th pick to Houston Rockets for Steven Adams and the 3rd pick

This is similar to the trade with the Pistons, as the Rockets are loaded with young talent and may prefer someone who can help them now.

Steven Adams missed the entire season with an injury, but if healthy, he’d give the Bulls a defensive upgrade and a proven veteran who can set screens who is on an expiring contract.

The Bulls would also get the 3rd pick to grab a piece for the future, possibly one of the top guard options, or a two-way wing like Zaccharie Risacher or Matas Buzelis.

The Rockets get an upgrade of defense and shooting on the perimeter and still get the 11th pick to add more shooting.

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