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Maybe not this season, but shortly down-the-road:
I'm starting to think that the Bulls would be best off if they traded Taj Gibson for a reliable/capable wing player/playmaker.
I love Taj Gibson and all, but I think Nikola Mirotic might be the better player in only a matter of time. He's living up to my expectations, and then some with his defense and sufficient rebounding (and all-around tough play for a European player).
Give the 3 of Noah, Gasol, and Mirotic an average of 32 minutes per-game. When a decent wing player becomes available, I say trade away Taj.
Goran Dragic is the best player that comes to mind of soon-to-be available wings. His minutes are down in Phoenix with Isaiah Thomas and Eric Bledsoe sharing time in the back court with him. The Suns could use a bit more depth and athleticism in their front-court and Taj would be a major addition for them. Win-win for both sides.
Minnesota has 7 players capable of playing the SG/SF positions (namely Martin, Wiggins, Corey Brewer, and Budinger- Young being a 3/4 hybrid). Taj might be a good name to help add toughness and athleticism to their big men. Pekovic lacks defensive prowess and Dieng is still pretty raw. Young is a little too helter-skelter to be a stable starting PF. Kevin Martin could realistically be open to be dealt for Taj.
Joe Johnson is another name that comes to mind for Taj. GSW have a overstock of small forwards in Barnes/Iguodala/Draymond Green.
The possibilities are endless.
Taj's trade value is not going to get any higher.
I'm starting to think that the Bulls would be best off if they traded Taj Gibson for a reliable/capable wing player/playmaker.
I love Taj Gibson and all, but I think Nikola Mirotic might be the better player in only a matter of time. He's living up to my expectations, and then some with his defense and sufficient rebounding (and all-around tough play for a European player).
Give the 3 of Noah, Gasol, and Mirotic an average of 32 minutes per-game. When a decent wing player becomes available, I say trade away Taj.
Goran Dragic is the best player that comes to mind of soon-to-be available wings. His minutes are down in Phoenix with Isaiah Thomas and Eric Bledsoe sharing time in the back court with him. The Suns could use a bit more depth and athleticism in their front-court and Taj would be a major addition for them. Win-win for both sides.
Minnesota has 7 players capable of playing the SG/SF positions (namely Martin, Wiggins, Corey Brewer, and Budinger- Young being a 3/4 hybrid). Taj might be a good name to help add toughness and athleticism to their big men. Pekovic lacks defensive prowess and Dieng is still pretty raw. Young is a little too helter-skelter to be a stable starting PF. Kevin Martin could realistically be open to be dealt for Taj.
Joe Johnson is another name that comes to mind for Taj. GSW have a overstock of small forwards in Barnes/Iguodala/Draymond Green.
The possibilities are endless.
Taj's trade value is not going to get any higher.
