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NBA Draft: 3 big trades that could happen on draft night

By Andrew Novakowski

SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 16: DeMar DeRozan #11 of the Chicago Bulls shoots over Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 16, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 16: DeMar DeRozan #11 of the Chicago Bulls shoots over Rudy Gobert #27 of the Utah Jazz during the first half of a game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on March 16, 2022 in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Alex Goodlett/Getty Images) /
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The Chicago Bulls acquire Rudy Gobert

The Chicago Bulls direly need some defense, especially after this past season where it was evident that Nikola Vucicevic is a defensive liability. Some of the harshest losses for the Bulls came at the hands of teams with elite big men.

When the Bulls play the 76ers, Joel Embiid looks like the greatest player to walk the earth and guarantees 30 plus points a night as he feasts on Vooch’s poor defense. The Bulls will look to trade away Coby White, who has been a big disappointment. They will trade Vooch because they will replace him with Gobert and potentially the 18th pick in this year’s draft.

This trade will boost the Bulls deep into the playoffs if healthy. They have an excellent roster when playing together, and with Rudy Gobert and Patrick Williams as defensive anchors, this team can be scary for years to come.