A fresh trade rumor is beginning to banner the news in the NBA today. The rumored deal is said to be between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Chicago Bulls. And the trade pieces on this supposed deal involves Jimmy Butler, Andrew Wiggins, and Zach Lavine.
At the beginning of the regular season, both teams are expected to have a good showing after making some big acquisition in the offseason. The Bulls were able to add Dwayne Wade and Rajon Rondo on their roster after signing to the team as free agents.
As for the Timberwolves, they select rookie sensation Kris Dunn as their 5th overall pick last NBA Draft and acquire the services of reputable coach Tom Thibodeau to guide the young team like what he did to the Bulls for 5 seasons.
And since both teams are still searching to upgrade their rosters, a possible trade is looming and this might happen before the NBA trade deadline. According to Ecumenical News, trade scenario is suggesting that Bulls will send Jimmy Butler and Jerian Grant to the Timberwolves while Minnesota will send a package of Andrew Wiggins and Zach Lavine to the Windy City.
The report also says having Wiggins and Lavine to the Bulls lineup will give them talented young players who have the potential to become superstars in the future. Though both players may not be able to help the team in the ongoing season, they can set the goal of the franchise in the future.
As for the Timberwolves, there may be hesitation on their part for giving up their two young assets but having a dependable scorer and proven All-Star in Butler it could be the option for them. Butler will immediately make a big impact on the offensive and defensive end.
On the separate report by The Inquisitr, if ever the trade pushes thru it could be a reunion of sorts for coach Thibodeau and Butler. Coach Thibs would be very pleased to have Butler on the team whom he coached for four seasons with the Bulls.
As for the Bulls, this could be a perfect opportunity for them to build their future and let Wade guide the two young players to let loose their full potential.
Will the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves strike a deal to swap Jimmy Butler, Andrew Wiggins and Zach Lavine?
