Trade idea #2: Nuggets send Zeke Nnaji, Julian Strawther, and the 28th pick to Chicago for Ayo Dosunmu and Torrey Craig
This trade would be a dream come true for the Nuggets as they’d be parting with zero rotation players and getting back a really good two-way player in Dosunmu and a respectable veteran role player in Craig. But again, therein lies the problem; why would the Bulls do this?
The Bulls haven’t shown any willingness to trade Dosunmu, who had a bit of a breakout year in Chicago this season. He’s still just 24 years old and on a very cheap deal. If anything he is one of the Bulls’ most attractive assets and most promising young players.
Ayo Dosunmu definitely had a "bounce back" season in year 3
— Chicago Bulls Chat - See Red UK (@SeeRedUK) May 31, 2024
What do you want to see from him in Year 4? pic.twitter.com/24uANXngTq
Trading Ayo away would make no sense for the Bulls, but that organization hasn’t exactly been known for doing things that make a lot of sense lately. There is a chance they want to move on from the possible budding young star, but if they do, they should be able to get a really good trade package.
Frankly, the Nuggets don’t have the goods to get this deal done if Chicago opens it up to a bidding war. Maybe the Chicago front office is completely enamored with Julian Strawther, but otherwise, I think this is a long shot at best. But much like the first deal, if the Bulls are willing, the Nuggets should say yes and hang up the phone immediately.
Realistic rating: 2/10
Grade for Nuggets: A+
Grade for Bulls: F