msgkings322
Throbbing Member
I disagree.
They need more than just Wiggins and Townes to be a contender. Butler could be the third guy, but only if he stays. If he leaves, they are on the Wizards/Clippers track and will be in need of free agent help they may never find.
Regardless of how you value Dunn and Lavine, there are teams around the league who think highly of them. They may or may not be long term pieces for the Wolves, but they could absolutely be flipped for a long term piece.
But again. Everyone rushing to judge this trade today is missing the entire point. There are variables in play that could swing this in the Bulls favor long term whether or not any of the pieces they landed from Minnesota hit. They need to suck, and now they probably will. If they land a top 3 pick next year, then this trade is a win for them. If the Wolves top out at 50 wins, lose Butler then eventually lose KAT and Wiggins without ever seriously contending, this trade will be a loss. That scenario is entirely plausible, but all you guys can see is the here and now.
Obviously the Wolves have the best of it today. Let's see if that is still true in 5 years. Any deal trading a current asset for a future asset must take the long view when evaluating.
In that case maybe both teams "win". The team that wants to win now gets the current asset and the team that wants to win later gets the future one. Even if Butler leaves, Minny got exactly what they wanted and needed. This trade is a win for them, whether or not the Bulls "win" or not.
If Butler gets them 2 48-50 win seasons and a playoff series or two, they will either keep him or get another to come there. The "risk" of this deal for Minny is only is it a good trade or a great one. Good is the floor.