what incentive does Chicago have to do this?
is Schroder really much better, if at all, than White is right now?
I guess that because they are in contention they would want a more proven NBA vet.
If I were the Celt's I would do it in a heartbeat.
Sorry but for me Bulls are not in contention. Like we were not in contention when we were 1st in the east with IT and Horord. The two only contenders in the east are Bucks and (very maybe) Nets. Not Bulls, nor Heat or Cavs.
This trade has no interest for the Bulls as they won't win anything without Ball (and probably with him either). It has also not realy sens for us, as we try to have money for next FA, very probably, even if most don't see that happening.
I agree with you on the Bulls and Cavs not being contenders. Cleveland is nowhere near. Their W-L is deceptive. They are over-achieving and not that talented. The Bulls are talented but still a piece away from being a legit title contender in my view.
I love Lonzo and LaVine as the backcourt but I am less convinced by DeRozan and Vucevic. Both of those guys have been more regular season than playoff performers in the past. Vucevic because of his lack of defense. DeRozan because he has has struggled with scoring efficiency against elite athletes / defenders / team defenses that you meet in the playoffs.
I feel the Bulls need one more player to make that mix work as a title contender. That player may already be on their team but he has missed this season with injury and that is Patrick Williams If he can become what they believe he is capable of, he might be that final piece of the puzzle but he is not that today. Chicago is not a contender this season as currently built. They either need a trade for one more substantial piece or to be patient and hope Pat Williams develops quickly before DeRozan or Vucevic fall off into decline.
Why do you think Miami is not a contender?
I like their team. Adebayo and Jimmy Butler is a great foundation to build off of. Lowry has fitted in as well as a vet leader and glue guy. Duncan Robinson is a dangerous shooter. Their young SG whose name I can't think of right now is very good. He is having a big season. Great coach. I like what they are doing and believe they are capable of making a postseason push. Their record isn't great but there is good talent & balance there. They are dangerous.
I have the Nets as the team to beat and Milwaukee & Miami as legit contenders behind them.
Philly are the team best positioned to join if they can find a suitable Ben Simmons trade before the deadline. If not, nope not a contender.