What about Kyle Lowry?

[Ron Mexico]

Even if they blow it up, they don't trade DeRozan on that contract. They build around him. I'm really skeptical that Chicago seriously considers trading Butler this year. No reason to with his contract. Hoiberg is on the hot seat. Butler is an All NBA player. We couldn't wait to throw that money at Hayward. Indy couldn't wait to throw that money at Paul George. Clippers couldn't wait to throw that money at CP3. I'd be shocked if the Bulls get rid of their franchise player.

I have no idea if DeRozan or Butler will be traded, its all just speculation. But the Jazz should knock on every door possible.

 

[NUMBERICA]

This is great... more PGs changing teams... Hill should have taken the extension.

Exactly. Philly and Brooklyn were the biggest threats for Hill, now Philly will have Fultz (at a king's ransom), and Lowry will be on the open market. If you're Brooklyn, who are you throwing the max at first?

This is shaping up nicely.

 

[Coach Ellis]

I have no idea if DeRozan or Butler will be traded, its all just speculation. But the Jazz should knock on every door possible.

I do agree with this, but my philosophy would be to aggressively get PG13 while all this other speculation was going on. Be decisive and bold in chasing a star. Ultimately, I think the Raptors and Bulls flirt with the idea of moving Derozan and Butler. . . but nothing happens this year. I'd hate to see the Jazz left without a chair when the music stops.