Chicago Bulls Linked to Major $220.4 Million Star in Trade Rumblings

The Chicago Bulls have become a key team to watch as the NBA trade deadline continues to draw closer on February 5.

Most recently, the team has been surging in trade odds for Milwaukee Bucks superstar forward Giannis Antetokounmpo. While those odds may be surging, it seems very unlikely that the Bucks would be willing to trade Antetokounmpo within the Central Division to the Bulls.

However, there is another potential trade option Chicago could pursue.

Ahead of the deadline, it is clear that the Bulls would like to upgrade the center position. Nikola Vucevic is the current starter for the Bulls, but that isn’t a long-term situation. Chicago would be wise to bring in a new center if the right opportunity presents itself.

Pippen Ain’t Easy’s Andrew Hanlon believes that a trade for New York Knicks star center Karl-Anthony Towns could make sense for the Bulls.

“Considering Chicago’s serious need for both a center and a superstar — along with its asset cupboard full of expiring contracts and draft picks — pursuing a deal for Towns is worth a legitimate look,” Hanlon wrote.

Towns has been mentioned in a lot of trade rumors over the last few weeks. It has also been reported that the rumors have started taking a toll on his relationship with the Knicks. It’s quite possible that the 30-year-old big man could be made available for the right price.

So far this season in New York, Towns has played in 45 games. He has averaged 20 points per game to go along with 11.8 rebounds and 2.9 assists. In addition, Towns has shot 46.1 percent from the floor and 36.1 percent from three-point distance.

At this point in time, there have been no reports about what the Knicks would want in return for Towns. Making a trade for him would not come cheap. Chicago would need to send out a big trade package including draft capital and young talent to bring him onboard.

This is simply an idea with no reporting backing it. Towns may not even be moved by New York. Even if he were placed on the trade block, there is no guarantee that the Bulls would have interest in trading for him.

Expect to hear plenty of rumors surrounding Chicago as the deadline draws closer. With just a few days remaining to make a move, this is a scenario worth keeping an eye on.

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