While he said he's not done with this roster, this move was him pushing all his chips in on LaVine.
I mean, ha he gave up 2 1st round picks!

I am firmly in the "Pay LaVine" camp.
He's one of the best scorers in the league, and he's greatly improved his playmaking.
But I've discussed my thoughts with you on why LaVine is a unique player that
the Bulls need to hold on to. We disagree there.

The loss to the Wolves only confirmed something that came to light against the Hawks:
This team is more incomplete than I thought.
When the trade happened, I thought the Bulls would be able to win *A* round in the playoffs.
But the Hawks showed me that the rest of the team can't step up
in moments where LaVine gets doubled. They're just not consistent enough.
I mean, LaVine scored 39 points in the first half, and the rest of the team can't step up in the 2nd?
Lauri, White are both being outplayed by new guys. So yeah.

I don't think I even need to ROOT for a tank because this team just isn't better than NY, CHA or BOS.
As constructed, I don't think we'll get in...ha.
Hopefully we get REAL lucky and get a top 4 pick.
That would be a great asset in whatever plan AKME has for the offseason.
Whether that's drafting Cunningham or Suggs, or pairing the pick with White, Markannan to bring in some sort of veteran PG (I'm honestly not sure who is available).

Since they couldn't pry Lonzo Ball from the Pelicans, they may just try to sign him outright.
But that means neither Satoransky or Young will be back.
I'm still in on Coby White. He's young and I think he's worth developing under this coaching staff..
I want to see him play his best ball in Chicago.

The player who needs to go is Markkanen. His days here are done.
Both Vucevic, Theis and Brown are out playing him.