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sports1h ago
New Report Naming Chicago Bulls as Possible Suitor for Domantas Sabonis Feels Eerily Familiar
- The Athletic named the Bulls as a team that has shown significant past interest in Domantas Sabonis, alongside the Wizards and Suns.
- Sabonis is under a four-year, $186 million contract with Sacramento, making him a costly impact player for any trade.
- The Bulls have been cautious about asset risk, stressing patient development rather than a full win-now pivot, complicating a Sabonis pursuit.
- Sabonis’ fit would include strong rebounding and playmaking, but concerns exist about rim protection on a Bulls roster.
- The potential Sabonis deal would require substantial assets and cap space, complicating a Bulls rebuild plan.
- Sabonis dealt with injuries this season, including a partially torn meniscus, impacting his current value.
- The trade chatter surfaces as the NBA trade deadline looms, prompting questions about Bulls' future direction.
- The Bulls’ potential Sabonis interest raises questions about matching a traditional rebuild with modern offensive identity.
- Kings’ Sabonis is the asset centerpiece in Sacramento’s lineup, complicating any Bulls pursuit.
- The report notes Sabonis’ elite middle-of-the-floor playmaking as a potential attraction for a Bulls rebuild.
- If pursued, Sabonis would join a crowded market of teams evaluating heavy investments for a star-level big man.
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