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) /

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CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 13: Nikola Mirotic #44 and Bobby Portis #5 of the Chicago Bulls support each other during a game against 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) /

Mirotic to Utah

Bulls Get: Alec Burkes, Utah’s 2018 1st round pick

Jazz Get: Nikola Mirotic

Why the Bulls Like it:

The Bulls have made it clear they want a 1st round pick for Mirotic, and this lands them one that’s probably going to end up somewhere in the teens. Burkes probably starts on the wing between Lavine and Markannan, and the Bulls get a year and a half to decide if they want to keep him. He’s an OK shooter, attacker and defender, and only 26 years old. If they wanted to go another direction, he would have value as an expiring contract next season.

Why the Jazz Like it:

Mirotic’s fit with the Jazz should be obvious to anyone who follows the NBA. He’s exactly the type of scoring stretch power forward that would fit perfectly next to Rudy Gobert, and he also replaces a lot of what they lost when Hayward left for Boston. He’s the right age to fit in with their young core, and he already has experience playing with Ricky Rubio.

On top of that, its been reported that he would like to play in Utah. As a bonus, Utah would still have the ability to move Favors and Hood for additional players or future assets. With the recent developments with the Pelicans and Clippers, the Jazz would be right back in the playoff hunt.

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