Jimmy Butler

[NUMBERICA]

Gar Forman and John Paxson made clear that nobody on the Chicago Bulls' roster will be untouchable this offseason.

"We have to explore all options. With that said, Jimmy has had a fantastic year," said Paxson.

Paxson also admitted Butler and Derrick Rose didn't mesh together on a consistent basis.

Butler had an All-Star season and questioned how hard Fred Hoiberg was coaching the Bulls, comments that stuck with both parties the rest of the season.

Ehh? What might it take?

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Ehh? What might it take?

Depends on if they go full rebuild or retool and try to compete now. I think they need to see if Noah comes back first.

 

[Boris]

We have to wait till KD signs to save cap space but then I think all are draft picks are enough. Bulls have to blow it up. They might even throw in Noah if we do not protect draft picks.

Gobert Favors Noah
KD favors Noah Lyles
Hayward Hood Butler
Butler Burks Hood
Exum Mack Neto Burks

My god I am so excited for next season. I would go so far as claiming we would not lose a game!

 

[NAOS]

Depends on if they go full rebuild or retool and try to compete now. I think they need to see if Noah comes back first.

Noah's lack of shooting and age are two huge variables against him being a key piece on any team at this point. The transformations that have crowned GSW have also rendered Noah an article of the past. He's a role player at this point.

 

[NAOS]

Favors + some other stuff (pick? helping Chi with a contract?)

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

Noah's lack of shooting and age are two huge variables against him being a key piece on any team at this point. The transformations that have crowned GSW have also rendered Noah an article of the past. He's a role player at this point.

I agree somewhat although his passing and playmaking would work alongside the right front court spacers.

I think that dictates whether they view this offseason as a rebuild or retool. If it is just a retool then they keep butler. If it is rebuild then they move butler for young guys and picks.

 

[fishonjazz]

Favors + some other stuff (pick? helping Chi with a contract?)

Sounds good but then I think we would be really deep at the wing and thin at the bigs.

Maybe we could add Burks or something and get portis or something.

 

[Siro]

Favors + some other stuff (pick? helping Chi with a contract?)

Of the top 3 (Hayward, Favors, and Gobert), I am most inclined to trade Favors. I've been singing this tune for months now. He's a good two way player, but he's way too inconsistent, doesn't help our spacing troubles, and often has lingering injuries. If we can land Butler for Favors, then we should do it, no doubt.

Exum/Mack
Hayward/Hood/Burks
Butler/Hood/Burks
Lyles/pick or vet
Gobert/Withey or pick or vet

Get 'er done.

 

[akirac73]

I always liked Butler...I'm thinking the Bulls will want Hayward + another player + pick(s) though...

 

[Jeffrey32]

If I am the Bulls I am keeping Butler over Rose. Rose has one year left on deal so very tradeable. I could see Rose being dealt to Kings.

 

[Handlogten's Heros]

I think they'd want Hayward... I think they's want at least Hood.

Not sure if Favs and Burks gets it done. I wonder if Favs and Hood would though. Then maybe move Burks for a bench big, or sign a good one... there are a few out there.

 

[fishonjazz]

I think they'd want Hayward... I think they's want at least Hood.

Not sure if Favs and Burks gets it done. I wonder if Favs and Hood would though. Then maybe move Burks for a bench big, or sign a good one... there are a few out there.

That bench big better be pretty good .
Really though, good post. And I like that plan if the return for burks is pretty good. (I'm think a taj gibson level talent. Maybe a brandon bass level but with Burks youth and good contract I would want more than bass level