With Lonzo Ball reportedly out for the upcoming season, the Chicago Bulls are unlikely to find themselves challenging for an NBA championship. Both Nikola Vucevic and DeMar DeRozan need a playmaker around them to bring out their best, and both showed signs of decline last season.
Earlier this summer, Chicago re-signed Vucevic to a three-year $60 million deal. There have also been rumors the Bulls want to keep DeRozan around long term. However, it’s clear Chicago’s primary duo isn’t enough to position the team as a contending force in the Eastern Conference.
According to Sam Veceine on the “Game Theory” podcast, the Bulls should consider making a trade for disgruntled Philadelphia 76ers star James Harden.
While the 2018 MVP has developed a reputation for being a disruptive force in recent years, there’s no denying Harden’s on-court ability, which could bring out the best in Vucevic as a pick-and-pop big man.