The Chicago Bulls might be actually doing it.
Finally.
If their early activity from the 2024 NBA offseason is any indication, this front office could be kicking off a youth movement that people have waited years to see.
Alex Caruso was shipped out for Josh Giddey.
DeMar DeRozan was sign-and-traded away.
Andre Drummond exited in free agency. Meanwhile, the Bulls paid up to bring in Jalen Smith and retain Patrick Williams.
These are interesting maneuvers, if only for the fact they signal some kind of change for a team that had seemingly peaked at mediocrity.
And if there are more moves to come—as there should be—the following three ideas are all worth considering.
Torrey Craig has things to offer a win-now team—namely, defensive versatility, experience and a three-point shot that’s been better than 39 percent accurate over the past two seasons.
With the Bulls seemingly shifting out of win-now mode, his value to the franchise as an on-court contributor is greatly diminished.
And as a 33-year-old approaching a contract year, he might be among the Association’s most logical trade candidates.
Teams won’t pay a premium to get him, but a couple of second-round picks doesn’t feel like an outlandish ask.
He has plug-and-play ability, not to mention 75 games of playoff experience under his belt.
Any number of contenders (and hopeful contenders) could have interest, and if the Bulls could spark some level of bidding war, that would only help with their return.
