During the Derrick Rose Era, the Chicago Bulls reaching the playoffs 7 out of 8 NBA seasons. They just miss the playoffs last year. During those years, the Bulls have a combined record of 379-261 win-loss record. Last offseason, Rose signed with the New York Knicks.
And although NBA veterans Dwyane Wade and Rajon Rondo signed with the Bulls this season, it is clear that Jimmy Butler is the Bulls' franchise player now. And so far, the Bulls are doing tremendously well in the post-Rose Era.
Win an 11-9 win-loss record, the Bulls are second in Central Division and 6th in the Eastern Conference. They lost 3 of their last 4 games but are only 3.5 games behind East top team Cleveland Cavaliers.
This season, Jimmy Butler stepped up for the Bulls and embraces his new role as the team's franchise player. In 20 games with the Bulls this season, he is averaging 25.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists and 1.7 steals. He is 10th leading scorer in the NBA and 13th in steals, as per ESPN.
The Bulls are on pace to make the playoffs this season. But for them to have a deeper playoff run, they need to upgrade their frontcourt players. And according to the latest NBA trade rumor by Inquisitr, the Bulls could offer Nikola Mirotic to Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Nerlens Noel.
Noel still hasn't played a game this season because of elective arthroscopic left knee surgery. There is no timetable to his return although reports show that he might return soon. If the NBA trade pushes through, Noel will be a great upgrade to the Bulls.
Noel has the size and the skills to be a very good player in the league. He is a great scorer down low and also a great defensive player. He is just on his third season now. If he remains healthy and become a better player, he might be a big help for the Bulls playoff run this season.
Nikola Mirotic, on the other hand, is struggling to fit in with the Bulls this season. Because of this, the Bulls might trade him to find a better player. If Mirotic will play for the Sixers, he can do his thing and be the leading scorer as further discussed by Inquisitr.
Will Nerlens Noel be traded to Chicago Bulls for Nikola Mirotic? Stay tuned for more NBA trade rumors and updates.
