If you’ve been following along lately, you already know that the Bulls have been linked to forward Jerami Grant. And acquisition cost aside, a deal for Grant makes plenty of sense for this playoff-bound Bulls squad, especially after various injuries to Derrick Jones Jr., Javonte Green, and Patrick Williams. But so far, the asking price has been prohibitively expensive. Last we heard, it was something along the lines of Williams, Jones Jr. and the protected first-round pick from Portland. But with the clock counting down to the February 10 trade deadline, the Pistons are evidently holding the line. According to NBA analyst Chad Ford, Detroit is eager to get their hands on Patrick Williams, and they’re hoping the Bulls blink first. “I keep hearing that the Pistons are holding out on Jerami Grant hoping that the Bulls are going to come back and give in and give Patrick Williams back for Jerami Grant at the trade deadline,” Ford told The Athletic’s Tony Jones on a recent podcast episode of Chad Ford’s NBA Big Board. Read more https://www.bleachernation.com/bull...will-offer-patrick-williams-for-jerami-grant/ I would personally be suprised if we trade for Grant simply because of the luxury tax. We need to pay LaVine the max next season Grant would be a good addition but he is not a bruiser or rim protector which I think we need.
