Why The Golden State Warriors Do The Deal?

This would be a bold move for the Warriors. The acquisition of DeRozan would be especially intriguing. He’s not an immediate, obvious fit with this roster. DeRozan is a poor floor spacer, and the Warriors have built their dynasty behind the three-point arch.

Yet, that’s a simplified perspective. The Warriors run a motion offense. DeRozan can incorporate himself into their system.

He’s a smart player who’s developed into a great passer over the years. If this works, it will make the Warriors a much more dangerous team. Either way, Vucevic feels like an obvious fit. He’s also a great passer, and he’d provide an element of floor spacing that the Warriors don’t currently have at the 5. This is a major win-now move for the Warriors.

Why The Chicago Bulls Do The Deal?

Some Bulls fans will feel as if they’re getting the short end of this stick. We understand. In terms of name value, they should expect more for DeRozan and Vucevic. How about in terms of real value?

We think this is fair. DeRozan isn’t only a poor floor spacer – he’s a weak defender. So is Vucevic. Meanwhile, DeRozan is on an expiring contract.

The Bulls aren’t going to get a tremendous haul of resources for either of these players. With that in mind, an unprotected first and a swap feels like a fair return.

Moreover, Thompson’s expiring deal should appeal to Chicago as well. If they’re going to eventually build a dynasty, they’ll need some financial flexibility.