01-24-2020, 06:14 PM
One thing to keep in mind on Porter. Bulls gave up injured Jabari Parker, bust Bobby Portis, and a protected 2023 second-round draft pick to get him. So they don't have a lot invested beyond the huge contract (which they haven't gotten any value out of).
Conceptually, I see value for both sides in a Wright for Sato swap, but I don't think this deal alone is needle moving for the Bulls. Adding an expiring Lee for Porter Jr saves the Bulls $15 million but their salary is already near the bottom of the league. I think the Mavs will have to add more value to get a deal done. Certainly a 2nd but probably Justin Jackson as well.
Conceptually, I see value for both sides in a Wright for Sato swap, but I don't think this deal alone is needle moving for the Bulls. Adding an expiring Lee for Porter Jr saves the Bulls $15 million but their salary is already near the bottom of the league. I think the Mavs will have to add more value to get a deal done. Certainly a 2nd but probably Justin Jackson as well.