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
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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#1: Chicago Bulls trade Coby White, Alex Caruso and the 11th pick to the Atlanta Hawks for Dejounte Murray and the 1st pick. 

This would certainly get Bulls fans talking. 

Chicago resets with Dejounte Murray and Alex Sarr, sending away the 11th pick, Coby White and Alex Caruso to do it. 

The Hawks would only do this if they wanted to reset quickly around Trae Young, as Caruso is a great long-term fit with him. They’d also get an up-and-coming star in Coby White who is on a team-friendly deal, as well as the 11th pick which they can use to add to their depth. 

This is a blockbuster I am not sure either team would do, but from the Bulls’ perspective, it allows them to stay competitive while still adding a dynamic future piece at the same time. 

There are reasons why each of these trades are unlikely to happen, but if the Bulls want to get Chicago buzzing again, they have to do something, and the draft may be their best chance to make meaningful changes to the roster. 

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