Assuming the Bulls (or a third team) was interested in IT, would you ship him out for Butler? Before you crucify me, check this line up out:
Fultz
Bradley
Butler
- honestly, no idea who our starting PF would be moving forward.
Horford
Off the bench: Smart, Jaylen, Crowder (and maybe KO?). If we put Smart in that starting lineup and have Crowder at the 4 in a small ball setting, that team would be tough as nails on defense.
I'd do it, you'd do it, but why would Chicago?
Pretty much, this. I'd even be willing to throw in some sweeteners. I see no reason for Chicago to do this unless we are bringing in a 3rd team to take on IT (Minny, Sac, NYK) with a high pick going to Chicago. It might be necessary to include AB, as well.
I am not in trade IT at any cost camp, but Butler would be an upgrade - especially on the defensive side.
In this scenario, I would absolutely want to bring in Hayward, too.