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Bulls like Lonzo Ball, Brogdon
« on: May 20, 2019, 02:11:08 AM »

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https://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/bulls/ct-spt-bulls-point-guard-nba-draft-trade-free-agency-20190518-story.html


he Chicago Bulls are reportedly interested in Lonzo Ball, according to K.C. Johnson.

The Bulls are looking add a point guard this offseason. The team envisions Ball's pass-first style as the key to unlocking Lauri Markkanen, Wendell Carter Jr., and Zach LaVine's talents.

Kris Dunn is said to have little value in a potential trade, raising the possibility of a 3-team deal.

Outside of a trade, the Bulls are said to be interested in a group of restricted free-agent point guards. They also sense that they can get Malcolm Brogdon with the right offer.

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« Reply #1 on: May 20, 2019, 03:51:53 AM »

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The team envisions Ball's pass-first style as the key to unlocking Lauri Markkanen, Wendell Carter Jr., and Zach LaVine's talents.
This made me lol. Ball being an absolute non-threat on offence would make that seem like nonsense. Dunn is a bad shooter but is still more threatening than Ball, and Dunn is almost twice as good from the FT line, with comparable defence, admittedly worse passing and similar availability issues.

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« Reply #2 on: May 20, 2019, 04:42:05 AM »

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There is no guarantee that Milwaukee can keep all their core players this free agency. Even if isn't the Bulls, there's gonna be a one team that will offer Brogdon some ridiculous offer.

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« Reply #3 on: May 20, 2019, 06:29:55 AM »

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Good thinking though. Pass first PGs are a thing. If you are not pass-first, you need to be a DEADLY outside shooter to be successful (Steph, Dame)
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Brogdon would be perfect for Celtics.....solid and does not play "hero ball" unlike Kyrie or Bledsoe

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What would the Bulls be willing to give up for Ball? He's like the only young player on that team who seems to have earned Bron's Respect... 

Say what you want about him but Bron is one of the best GM's/talent evaluators in NBA history.

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I think about this from an Anthony Davis perspective.  Especially here, people aren't impressed with the Lakers offer (Ball doesn't want to play in New Orleans, Ingram's health, etc.), but wonder how possible a 3-way trade is if the Lakers just swap Ball (or Ingram or Kuzma) for a young player(s) on another team the Pelicans like more.

Normal Lakers offer, but Ball to Chicago, Wendall Carter to New Orleans.  Or maybe Ball to Phoenix, Jackson/Bridges to New Orleans, etc.


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Say what you want about him but Bron is one of the best GM's/talent evaluators in NBA history.

Sorry, just spit up my coffee. Would you please cite one example of Lebron's NBA-best talent evaluation?