2017-18 Bulls Thread - Fly the Tank W

[Cubswin11]

Doing something like 7 pick and Portis for the 4th pick and Parson’s makes sense. Bamba is a good fit for the Bulls even if he’s just a rim protector and not much more.

[raw]

I really want Memphis' pick

Who do you want.

 

I by no means follow the draft as closely these days, but had kind of resigned myself to one of Bamba, MPJ, or Young being there at 7 and each offering a similar boom/bust profile (granted all in uniquely different ways). It seems possible a trade up to 4 is for one of these guys. Should I feel strongly enough for 1 over the other 2?

 

Love Porter's upside. But Bamba is the guy for me. He also has a lot of offensive upside, and his downside is being a big time shot blocker and finisher around the rim. Porter's downside is he can't even get on the court.

 

Plus, as much as the Bulls need a big time perimeter scorer, I think a premier big would help quite a bit also and it's harder to find (though both are rare). And if Bamba can develop even half of Embiid's offensive game, then they could have enough on the perimeter with LaVine and some other pieces from pick 22 and some mid-level FAs.

[davell]

The issue is this: Bamba, who I love, or Porter, who I'd be perfectly happy with, could be there at 7. In fact, I figure one of them will be. So, do you trade up anyway?

 

I don't think so. Taking on 2 years of Chandler Parsons at 25 mill each season? No. Just no. Especially not if you ALSO are sending Portis. And the thing is, that's probably very close to what it would take.

 

I love Bamba. I would trade up for him, IF we took on Parsons, but got to keep Portis, AND got pick 32 from them. That's how bad Parsons deal is.

 

So, since that's not happening, I'm happy sitting at 7 and seeing Porter, or worse case, Wendell Carter, falling to me.

 

That said, Bamba fits perfectly with Lauri.

[Flames24Rulz]

The only way I'd move up to #4 is if you can somehow keep #7, but that's not realistic. If Parsons was a FA after next year, then I'd be all for it -- that second year remaining is brutal though, and I'd rather it not preclude them from doing anything next offseason. One of Porter, Bamba, or Carter should be there at #7, you'd have to think.

[davell]

Complete dream scenario, trade Portis, 22, next year's top 1 protected 1st for Parsons and 4.

 

Draft Bamba at 4, MPJ at 7.

[Flames24Rulz]

Complete dream scenario, trade Portis, 22, next year's top 1 protected 1st for Parsons and 4.

 

Draft Bamba at 4, MPJ at 7.

 

Top 3, I assume, but yeah...that's sort of what I was thinking in my 'unrealistic' scenario, with Bamba and Porter being the two picks too.

[davell]

Reading a bunch of pre draft gossip saying MPJ and Trae are dropping, with Carter and Gilgeous-Alexander moving up. Bamba reiterated today he's got tons of interest in us.

 

This is going to be fun. From 2 on, this is an absolute crapshoot.

[Transmogrified Tiger]

This might be anti-big-man bias, but I'm struggling to see a best case scenario for Bamba where he's better than the 3rd best player on a championship caliber team. Like Spongeworthy, when you get the chance to draft this high I think you need to spend it on a guy who could be Option A or B on a title contender, even if you fail miserably in the process. The exception to this is if you're lucky enough to already have that A & B and have the pick via trade, but even Boston and Cleveland would probably be best served by that approach.

[WrigleyField 22]

The issue is this: Bamba, who I love, or Porter, who I'd be perfectly happy with, could be there at 7. In fact, I figure one of them will be. So, do you trade up anyway?

 

I don't think so. Taking on 2 years of Chandler Parsons at 25 mill each season? No. Just no. Especially not if you ALSO are sending Portis. And the thing is, that's probably very close to what it would take.

 

I love Bamba. I would trade up for him, IF we took on Parsons, but got to keep Portis, AND got pick 32 from them. That's how bad Parsons deal is.

 

So, since that's not happening, I'm happy sitting at 7 and seeing Porter, or worse case, Wendell Carter, falling to me.

 

That said, Bamba fits perfectly with Lauri.

Yea, I think if they're swapping picks and taking back Parsons, also giving up Portis is too much... in fact almost think the Bulls need a tad more in that scenario.

 

The Bulls have two good bargaining chips.

 

1. ATL seems open to a trade down so the Bulls can take the best offer if they are reaching out to both (and all things equal you'd want to make the trade with Atl so you dont get jumped)

2. The Bulls are better positioned than most to take on salary, which is what Mem wants.

 

That said, anything not involving 7 is totally unrealistic.

[WrigleyField 22]

This might be anti-big-man bias, but I'm struggling to see a best case scenario for Bamba where he's better than the 3rd best player on a championship caliber team. Like Spongeworthy, when you get the chance to draft this high I think you need to spend it on a guy who could be Option A or B on a title contender, even if you fail miserably in the process. The exception to this is if you're lucky enough to already have that A & B and have the pick via trade, but even Boston and Cleveland would probably be best served by that approach.

The Bulls would definitely still have to trade or sign a dynamic wing player at some point who the offense could flow through and facilitate to fully utilize the Bamba/Markannen front court.

[Cubswin11]

FWIW

 

[WrigleyField 22]

FWIW

 

So what does ATL want for #3?

[WrigleyField 22]

Looks like the Knicks can't take on Parson. But, I never underestimate their ability to make dumb trades so maybe they'll find a third team and give up everything else of value they have to make it happen.

[raw]

This might be anti-big-man bias, but I'm struggling to see a best case scenario for Bamba where he's better than the 3rd best player on a championship caliber team. Like Spongeworthy, when you get the chance to draft this high I think you need to spend it on a guy who could be Option A or B on a title contender, even if you fail miserably in the process. The exception to this is if you're lucky enough to already have that A & B and have the pick via trade, but even Boston and Cleveland would probably be best served by that approach.

The Bulls would definitely still have to trade or sign a dynamic wing player at some point who the offense could flow through and facilitate to fully utilize the Bamba/Markannen front court.

 

I think Bamba can be the 2nd best player for sure on a championship team. Granted, he'd have to hit on a lot of his upside...and he will never be an Option A because he's a big and the game doesn't go thru the post anymore. But regardless, the Bulls are going to need a dynamic wing player. I mean, that's the only way you contend in the NBA. While Porter or Young could potentially be dynamic wing players, I think the odds are very slim that you take one of them and you're a title contender unless they become Durant or Curry, respectively.

 

I think Lauri/Bamba is a potentially wonderful 2/3 option on a title contender. They're not likely to ever get a #1 option unless they sign an already established FA dynamic wing player. And I think the chances of Lauri/Bamba making Chicago an attractive destination for FA dominant wing players > the chances Porter or Young become that dominant wing player.

[Cubswin11]

This might be anti-big-man bias, but I'm struggling to see a best case scenario for Bamba where he's better than the 3rd best player on a championship caliber team. Like Spongeworthy, when you get the chance to draft this high I think you need to spend it on a guy who could be Option A or B on a title contender, even if you fail miserably in the process. The exception to this is if you're lucky enough to already have that A & B and have the pick via trade, but even Boston and Cleveland would probably be best served by that approach.

The Bulls would definitely still have to trade or sign a dynamic wing player at some point who the offense could flow through and facilitate to fully utilize the Bamba/Markannen front court.

 

I think Bamba can be the 2nd best player for sure on a championship team. Granted, he'd have to hit on a lot of his upside...and he will never be an Option A because he's a big and the game doesn't go thru the post anymore. But regardless, the Bulls are going to need a dynamic wing player. I mean, that's the only way you contend in the NBA. While Porter or Young could potentially be dynamic wing players, I think the odds are very slim that you take one of them and you're a title contender unless they become Durant or Curry, respectively.

 

I think Lauri/Bamba is a potentially wonderful 2/3 option on a title contender. They're not likely to ever get a #1 option unless they sign an already established FA dynamic wing player. And I think the chances of Lauri/Bamba making Chicago an attractive destination for FA dominant wing players > the chances Porter or Young become that dominant wing player.

This is my thinking as well

[davell]

My dream scenario tomorrow, no shot at it happening.....

 

7) Bamba

Trade 22 and Valentine for 14 and Faried.

14) Have Knox or Miles Bridges sitting there to take.

Trade future 2nd or even 2 of them to move back into 30-40 range

Draft Bruce Brown, Khyri Thomas, or preferrably Jakob Evans with the pick.

[davell]

Chicago has also been active in lottery trade talks and could move up from no. 7, as mentioned above. Multiple sources have said that the Bulls could be looking to add a second lottery pick, too. The Sixers’ no. 10 selection was floated as a possibility.

 

From Kevin O'Connor's article just now.

[WrigleyField 22]

Chicago has also been active in lottery trade talks and could move up from no. 7, as mentioned above. Multiple sources have said that the Bulls could be looking to add a second lottery pick, too. The Sixers’ no. 10 selection was floated as a possibility.

 

From Kevin O'Connor's article just now.

Interesting... wonder who they like in the back half of the lottery? And could this mean the long rumored Chandler Hutchinson promise is bunk (I have to imagine getting back in the lotto requires 22).

[davell]

Chicago has also been active in lottery trade talks and could move up from no. 7, as mentioned above. Multiple sources have said that the Bulls could be looking to add a second lottery pick, too. The Sixers’ no. 10 selection was floated as a possibility.

 

From Kevin O'Connor's article just now.

Interesting... wonder who they like in the back half of the lottery? And could this mean the long rumored Chandler Hutchinson promise is bunk (I have to imagine getting back in the lotto requires 22).

 

Yeah, I'd figure 22 is part of any deal. Personally, I don't see Philly being the team we'd trade with. Frankly, it doesn't make sense for them to move down(or out). They've got multiple 1sts already and an excellent young team. If anything, they need to move up.

 

Denver or one of the Clippers picks, seems more feasible to me. And at 12,13,or 14, you're definitely getting a guy a tier or 2 higher than Hutchison, who I'm fine with, if we do stay at 22.

 

Big guy early, wing later. Or wing early, big guy later.

[Old Style]

Homer hot sports take: Robert Williams will have a better NBA career than Mo Bamba.

[Regular Show]

I really really want Bagley, but it looks like he's going 2nd to the Kings (where all big men go to die).

 

I really think we're drafting Carter and I'm not that excited about it. He'll be a solid player most likely, but he lacks the high ceiling of other players we could take.

[imb]

This might be anti-big-man bias, but I'm struggling to see a best case scenario for Bamba where he's better than the 3rd best player on a championship caliber team. Like Spongeworthy, when you get the chance to draft this high I think you need to spend it on a guy who could be Option A or B on a title contender, even if you fail miserably in the process. The exception to this is if you're lucky enough to already have that A & B and have the pick via trade, but even Boston and Cleveland would probably be best served by that approach.

 

if you're trying to turn it around in one year, sure. But if you're going to be bad again next year (and arguably the bulls can very easily be intentionally worse in 18-19 than they were in 17-18) then grabbing Bamba to be that Goebert type while you try to either draft a second option next year or trade the pick for one seems viable to me.

[imb]

Also i have a couple political types with good OU ties as sources who this afternoon both become suddenly CONVINCED that atlanta is drafting Doncic and trading him to dallas, who is drafting trae young

 

edit: im assuming they're hearing from people who are hearing from Young's family, who are likely being blown smoke by about half the lottery, so who knows

[davell]

Also i have a couple political types with good OU ties as sources who this afternoon both become suddenly CONVINCED that atlanta is drafting Doncic and trading him to dallas, who is drafting trae young

 

edit: im assuming they're hearing from people who are hearing from Young's family, who are likely being blown smoke by about half the lottery, so who knows

 

That definitely made the rumor rounds up until an hour or so ago.

 

Westlund says Bulls trying to trade up to 3......

[davell]

Also i have a couple political types with good OU ties as sources who this afternoon both become suddenly CONVINCED that atlanta is drafting Doncic and trading him to dallas, who is drafting trae young

 

edit: im assuming they're hearing from people who are hearing from Young's family, who are likely being blown smoke by about half the lottery, so who knows

 

And now..... They're right.