NBA Trade Rumors: 5 moves that would make sense for the Chicago Bulls

CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 13: Head coach Fred Hoiberg of the Chicago Bulls watches as his team takes on the Detroit Pistons at the United Center on January 13, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Pistons 107-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL - JANUARY 13: Head coach Fred Hoiberg of the Chicago Bulls watches as his team takes on the Detroit Pistons at the United Center on January 13, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Pistons 107-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 13: Head coach Fred Hoiberg of the Chicago Bulls watches as his team takes on the Detroit Pistons at the United Center on January 13, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Pistons 107-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 13: Head coach Fred Hoiberg of the Chicago Bulls watches as his team takes on the Detroit Pistons at the United Center on January 13, 2018 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Pistons 107-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

NBA Trade Rumors: Breaking down five trades that would make sense for the Chicago Bulls ahead of the trade deadline

The Chicago Bulls rebuild is off to a good start. They have what appears to be a solid young core full of potential, they have a ton of cap space, they have a good chance at a high draft pick in the loaded 2018 NBA draft, and they have some trade-able assets.

The Bulls should be active before February 8th, and really everyone outside of Kris Dunn, Zach Lavine, and Lauri Markannen, should be available for the right price.

Veteran players like Robin Lopez and Justin Holiday, are on reasonable contracts and could help playoff teams. They have young role players with potential such as Denzel Valentine, Bobby Portis and Jerian Grant, that could help teams lacking depth.

The Bulls main focus before February 8th, will be finding the right trade partner for Nikola Mirotic. Will all this in mind, lets have a look at 5 trades that could make sense for the Chicago Bulls.

*All trades “verified” on ESPN’s NBA Trade Machine