Why he's the "Ideal Trade" for the Bulls: Veteran Departure: Chicago parts ways with Vučević's hefty contract, which no longer fits with their young core.

Youth and Fit: They acquire Collin Sexton (26), a dynamic and aggressive scoring guard who can bolster the bench or play alongside Coby White.

Draft Pick: Acquiring a first-round pick from the Hornets compensates for the loss of their starting center.

For the Hornets: Charlotte receives veteran All-Star center Nikola Vučević, who is exactly the reliable inside anchor they need to play alongside LaMelo Ball.