Thaddeus Young is the Bulls player who’s most likely to be traded, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago relays. The forward is in the second year of his three-year, $41 million deal, and given his age (32), he doesn’t really fit in Chicago’s long-term plans.
The Bulls have their sights set on making the playoffs, though that doesn’t mean they won’t make moves with the future in mind. Young has seen a consistent role this season under Billy Donovan after getting sporadic playing time last year, so it’s no guarantee they make a move.
It was previously reported that no player on Chicago is untouchable in trade talks with rookie Patrick Williams representing the closest to that status.
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- No one around the league believes George Hill will remain with the Thunder past the trade deadline, Bontemps adds. Hill will be sidelined for at least four weeks after undergoing thumb surgery, though that timeline should allow him to return before the March 25 trade deadline.
- The Magic could be active at the trade deadline. It was previously reported that Orlando is unlikely to re-sign Evan Fournier at the end of the season and Bontemps (same piece) writes that the wing could be moved. Bontemps also hears that multiple executives around the league are pondering whether Aaron Gordon will be moved.
- While neither the Wizards nor Bradley Beal have their eyes on a trade right now, should that change, the Pelicans’ situation would be the most desired spot for the shooting guard, per Forbes’ Landon Buford.
- Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times believes Lauri Markkanen would be a great fit for the Knicks under coach Tom Thibodeau. The former No. 7 overall pick will be a restricted free agent at the end of the season.
- ICYMI: The Kings intend to trade Nemanja Bjelica, as the forward isn’t happy with his situation in Sacramento. The 32-year-old hasn’t appeared in a game since January 9.
