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Don’t Pawn Your Future for Jimmy Butler. It’s Not Worth It.
The most interesting thing going on in the NBA-verse is Jimmy Butler demanding out of Minnesota, and the Timberwolves, or at least some of the people that run the organization, are keen on granting him his wish.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Went for the Long, Painful Rebuild
Trading Jimmy Butler wasn’t the worst thing in the world to do for the Chicago Bulls – a rebuild was probably going to happen at some point. But the trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t really put them in a position to head in the right direction right away. It probably means this is going to be a long, painful process.
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NBA Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers Mess, Effect on Chicago Bulls & Jimmy Butler
The Cleveland Cavaliers firing general manager David Griffin so close to draft night raises a lot of questions marks. According to rumors it leaves LeBron James furious, Kyrie Irving and several others thinking about pushing for trades, and the situation with the Chicago Bulls and Jimmy Butler isn’t looking good either.
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Chicago Bulls Trying to Make the Playoffs and Redefine ‘Happy Ending’
This has been a weird season for the Chicago Bulls. A team built without thinking about the future or about the now, that fell apart along the way only to be put together near the end. This might be over with a playoff appearance, but in the long run, losing to the worst team in the NBA that’s going to rest six rotation players could be the best thing for the Bulls.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls & Indiana Pacers Considering Trading Away Their Biggest Stars
As we approach the final 24 hours before the trade deadline is behind us, the two biggest names that still to seem be on the board are Jimmy Butler of the Chicago Bulls and Paul George of the Indiana Pacers.
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NBA Rumors: Sacramento Kings Trading Everyone; Boston Celtics Trying to Land Jimmy Butler or Paul George
Now that the All-Star weekend is behind us, it’s time to focus on trades. The stars of the moment, the Sacramento Kings, aren’t done dealing their veteran players: Darren Collison, Arron Afflalo and Ben McLemore are all on the trading block, with the Kings looking to tank the rest of the season and stock up on draft picks and/or rookie deals. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics are smelling blood in the water, which is why they’re high on going after Paul George or Jimmy Butler, trying to make the most of their draft picks war chest.
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NBA Rumors: Bulls, Knicks & Lakers in a Murky Present; Facing an Unknown Future
The NBA teams of the three biggest TV markets can’t seem to get it right. The Chicago Bulls are mediocre and unsure whether to build around Jimmy Butler or dump him, and what to do with the current management. The New York Knicks seem to be realizing that Carmelo Anthony is only hurting them, but Phil Jackson may not be the one who can bring this group into the playoffs and contention again. And for the Los Angeles Lakers, it looks like the young talent they’ve assembled isn’t going to be enough for the post-Kobe Bryant era, but some of the decisions they made last offseason will limit their flexibility.
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Chicago Bulls: Trading Jimmy Butler Could Cost Them Dwyane Wade Too
The Chicago Bulls still haven’t decided if they want to keep rolling with a team that’s built around Jimmy Butler, or blow the whole thing up and trade their rising franchise player. Whatever they decide, it’ll also mean making a decision on Dwyane Wade’s future.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Need to Decide – Trade Jimmy Butler or Fire the Front Office
Average, mediocrity, call it whatever you like. It’s an NBA’s team worst nightmare. It’s where the Chicago Bulls are at. From where we’re standing, there are two ways of getting out of this situation: Trade Jimmy Butler, or finally fire Gar Forman and John Paxson.
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NBA Rumors: Chicago Bulls Size Helping Overcome Other Weaknesses
The Chicago Bulls have bullied their way through their opponents on the first week of the new NBA season. No problems on the Butler-Rondo-Wade front. Very good big-man combination between Gibson and Lopez. Excellent shooting all around. Mirotic and McDermott sizzling off the bench. The Bulls are undefeated, and off to a much better, drama-free start than expected.