No one on the Bulls is untouchable in trade talks, though No. 4 overall pick Patrick Williams is the closest to it, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times tweets. The rookie has shown flashes this season, playing in every game for the team until the contest on Sunday where he sat out with a hip ailment.
Cowley notes that he could envision Garrett Temple remaining with the team beyond his current deal, citing Temple’s “huge influence” in the locker room. The veteran wing will be a free agent at the end of the season.
More on the Bulls
- How secure is Coby White‘s status as the Bulls’ point guard of the future? Cowley wonders (full-length piece) if Chicago will move on from the former No. 7 overall pick, especially if the club lands a top pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.
- Billy Donovan said he hasn’t spoken with the front office about a timeline to make a decision on White’s future with the club. The coach is more focused on getting this year’s Bulls to consistently win.
- Andrew Miller of Pippen Ain’t Easy proposes an enticing trade that would send Lauri Markkanen to the Cavs for Collin Sexton and Kevin Porter Jr., who is no lock to be traded by Cleveland. Markkanen would provide Cleveland with a power forward who fits their timeline, though one can argue that Sexton is a major reason why they have a timeline at all.
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