Trade for DWade around the midseason mark? Can't they just wait to sign him? They could, but give 'em Salmons. If the Bulls think they want to get out of the first round, you gotta get Wade. But you are right, you don't have to do this now. But you could get outbid for him in the offseason. Isn't Salmon's deal only through this season? If so, why would they take him for Wade? A trade for Wade seemingly would require the Bulls to give up players that they need. It doesn't make much sense to do that when they can just wait until the offseason and sign him without giving up anyone. Salmons has a player option after this year, but it's assumed he'll decline it and become a FA at the end of the year. As for Wade, there's a 0% chance he's traded this season.