Better Assets the 76ers or Bulls

[KG Living Legend]

 Thus was suggested by Pablo Torre's from ESPN.

 He said I might take the 76ers cupboard over the Bulls and I wouldn't be very excited about the future If I were a Bulls fan. What say you.

[PhoSita]

Let's see.


Bulls


- Stuck with Rose's contract; star level pay for average production
- Jimmy Butler locked up long term ... top 15 wing scorer
- Mirotic is a nice young stretch big / scorer off the bench
- McDermott is a nice shooter at the 3/4 but weak defensively
- Snell is a semi-decent 3-and-D wing
- Taj Gibson has one more year, he's a decent energy big
- Portis is a nice young energy big similar to Gibson

They've got a pick from Sacramento due at some point, don't they?  I'm not sure what other pick assets they have besides their own.


76ers

- Okafor is a very nice big man prospect whose value is hindered a bit by weak defense / no range
- Noel is a nice young defensive big with some upside but lacks finishing ability
- Embiid is a lottery ticket, basically
- Covington is a decent enough 3-and-D wing on a nice contract
- Saric is a young Euro 3/4 who's a mystery but similar pedigree to Mirotic, maybe a bit better

Then you have the picks ... most notably their own pick this year (top 4) and the Lakers pick, which might be top 5 this year and if not will probably convey next year. 


I'd say the Sixers pile of assets is better, but the Bulls are obviously fewer steps away from putting together an actual team, and they already have a top 20 player on the roster.

If the Sixers end up with a top 2 pick plus another top 5 pick from the Lakers in this draft, it could become a pretty clear cut thing, though.  Especially if they turn Noel or Okafor into a package of young players that helps fill out their roster a bit.



I think the Bulls are going to be fine.  Make some smart moves to reload with some younger role players around Rose, Butler, and Mirotic, and they could be back in the playoffs next year with a much younger, less creaky team.

Not sure how they're going to get significantly better than they are now, though.  So maybe they'll trade Butler for a package of picks and players.

[PhoSita]

Wouldn't surprise me at all if the Bulls let Pau and Noah walk and then sign Dwight Howard.

That'd be fun.

[danglertx]

Call me crazy but I wouldn't trade Jimmy Butler for Okafor, Noel, and Embid.  So Chicago has the better assets.

[Eddie20]

I like the Bulls better. The reasoning includes their ability to sign potential free agents, something the Sixers won't be able to do until the Hinkie stink is at least a couple of years removed.

[SHAQATTACK]

Stinkie is gone ...but I still like d Bulls 

[SHAQATTACK]

There is new report out Noel had weed in his house and threatened the owners .......goggle it

[PhoSita]

Who cares?

[Rondo9]

Personally, I think it's time for the Bulls to rebuild.

[BornReady]

Personally, I think it's time for the Bulls to rebuild.

Bulls are definitely rebuilding
Seen by getting rid of thibbodeau
Then trying to integrate their young players into the rotation - mirotic, McDermott, portis, snell

Noah, gasol and Gibson should be gone
Also wouldn't surprise me if they didn't want rose
As injuries have clearly taken a toll from his mvp caliber play

[LarBrd33]

There is new report out Noel had weed in his house and threatened the owners .......goggle it

Omg.  Those in philly should pray he didn't also take snap chat videos of his teammates.  That could end his career. 

[MBunge]

The Sixers probably have better assets than the Bulls but they also have bigger deficits.  Both have to be considered.

Mike

[LarBrd33]

The Sixers probably have better assets than the Bulls but they also have bigger deficits.  Both have to be considered.

Mike

Cap situation should be factored in when considering deficits.  You don't need to give up assets to fill bench roles with someone like Brandon bass.

[crimson_stallion]

Call me crazy but I wouldn't trade Jimmy Butler for Okafor, Noel, and Embid.  So Chicago has the better assets.

I must say, I do agree with this statement completely.  No way in hell I'd trade Butler for those three guys.