The Bulls have the pieces to move into the Top 5 of the draft but it’s unknown whether they like any prospect enough to do that, according to Mark Strotman of NBC Sports Chicago. The Bulls could package their picks at No. 7 and No. 22 and power forward Bobby Portis to make a deal with the Hawks at No. 3 or the Grizzlies at No. 4. Memphis, though, might want to unload Chandler Parsons‘ contract, in which case the Bulls probably wouldn’t have to include Portis, Strotman continues. With Lauri Markkanen the long-term solution at power forward, the Bulls can afford to deal Portis, who might become a restricted free agent next summer if he doesn’t receive a contract extension, Strotman adds.
In other draft-related musings involving Central Division clubs:
- If the Bulls retain their No. 22 pick, they should avoid Duke sharpshooter Grayson Allen and Villanova big man Omari Spellman, Scott Phillips of NBC Sports Chicago opines. Allen’s temperamental behavior during his college career is something the Bulls don’t need with an already young roster, while Spellman’s skills do not complement Markkanen because he’s not a rim protector, Phillips continues. De’Anthony Melton (USC), Mitchell Robinson (Western Kentucky) and Anfernee Simons are three other late first-round prospects the Bulls should pass on, Phillips adds.
- The Bucks could select Michigan big man Moritz Wagner with the No. 17 pick, Gery Woelfel of WoelfelsPressBox.com speculates. The Bucks need a physical frontcourt player who can shoot from outside and Wagner would bring that, Woelfel continues. While most draft experts peg Wagner as a late first- or early second-round selection, he could move into the middle of the first round because of his offensive skills, Woelfel adds.
- Missouri State forward Alize Johnson and Purdue guard Dakota Mathias are two of the players the Pistons might consider with their second-round pick, according to Ansar Khan of MLive. Both players came in for workouts this week. Detroit traded away its first-round pick in the Blake Griffin deal with the Clippers.
If the Bulls draft Grayson Allen I will disown them. He’s a worse version of Doug McDermott.
They should definitely get Wagner, the jury is out on Maker. This coming season is big for Thon, but would be nice to get Wagner and give him some run off the bench, maybe he works himself into the starting lineup.
Maker probably shifts to the 5
as he fills out.
When has Maker not played the 5 lol
Upvote for Thon
I’d love Wagner but he’s that guy you let go and if he’s still there in round 2 trade back in to get him there. Unless they think he’s ready to play right away
Bobby Portis, Payne, #7, #22 for Kawhi and Green or Gasol if Spurs want to dump salary.
2019 FA Bulls resign Butler.
Dunn, Butler, Kawhi, Markkanen, Gasol.
Good enough for the East.
Come back to Earth.
Lmao just stop.
Grayson Allen will be a solid player, he is gritty which is a very good virtue. Also I always like Duke players.