The Chicago Bulls are one of the teams that are looking to take that next step after missing the playoffs once again. They have to figure out who will be leading the franchise in the front office, but they can make an immediate splash. One of the biggest potential available names this offseason is Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo, and the Bulls could make a play to trade for him. Let’s take a deeper dive into what one outlet believes is the team’s best trade package and what it would mean for Chicago to make the deal.
The Chicago Bulls mortgage their future for Giannis Antetokounmpo
The Bulls could take advantage of the dissolving relationship between the Bucks and Antetokounmpo and get him in the Windy City. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report wrote an article about some potential landing spots for the superstar following the departure of Milwaukee coach Doc Rivers. Chicago would land on the list as a possible suitor and it would involve a major trade return to Milwaukee for the team to consider it. Below is what Bailey believes a trade would cost the Bulls:
- Josh Giddey
- Patrick Williams
- Matas Buzelis
- 2026 first-round pick
- 2028 first-round pick
- 2030 first-round pick
- 2032 first-round pick
Antetokounmpo just finished the first year of his three-year, $175 million contract. However, the third year is a player option, meaning the 2026-27 season is the final season he does not have control of his future. Chicago would be easier for him to attract stars, but it would be difficult to envision a core around him that can be competitive right away. The Bulls have significant cap space, and it will be intriguing to see if the team wants to be that aggressive right out of the gates with a new front office.