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NBA Trade Idea Sends Six-Year Veteran to Timberwolves for Intriguing Young Player

This hypothetical NBA trade idea is between the Chicago Bulls and Minnesota Timberwolves

Joey Linn

Apr 5, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) defends Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (13) during the second half at United Center.
Apr 5, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; New York Knicks forward Bojan Bogdanovic (44) defends Chicago Bulls forward Torrey Craig (13) during the second half at United Center. / David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
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The Chicago Bulls sent six-time NBA All-Star DeMar DeRozan to the Sacramento Kings earlier this offseason in a sign and trade deal. It had long been expected that Chicago and DeRozan would part ways this summer, which is the first of many big changes the Bulls are expected to undergo.

While much of the focus in Chicago has been placed on finding a Zach LaVine trade, the Bulls have other veterans who may be of interest to contending teams. Having already sent Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the Bulls may not be done sending their role players to win-now teams.

One Bulls veteran who could interest contending teams is 6-foot-7 forward Torrey Craig.

Craig exercised his $2.8M player option for next season, but could easily be dealt on this low-salary expiring deal. In a hypothetical trade idea from Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley, Craig lands with the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Leonard Miller.

Bulls receive: Leonard Miller

Timberwolves receive: Torrey Craig

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller
Nov 22, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Leonard Miller (33) looks to pass against the Philadelphia 76ers guard Jaden Springer (11) in the fourth quarter at Target Center. / Brad Rempel-USA TODAY Sports

This trade idea is a one-for-one player swap with no picks involved, and it could make sense for both teams. For Chicago, they get an intriguing 20-year-old prospect who fits their rebuild timeline. For Minnesota, they get an experienced veteran who could deepen their rotation.

Craig has appeared in 75 career postseason games and has made 38.0 percent of his three-point attempts in those contests.

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Joey Linn
JOEY LINN

Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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