Monday, February 19, 2007

Will a Trade Make a Difference for the Bulls?

As the Chicago Bulls enter the stretch run, fans and basketball experts are debating whether the team should make a trade before the trading deadline on Feb. 22. Especially after losing five of the last six games, you have to wonder if the Bulls are ready to make a move. Certainly it could be a shot in the arm.

As much as I'd like to see them make a trade, I'm not sure who they would trade away. Luol Deng and Kirk Hinrich are not going anywhere. Ben Gordon is a popular player and his name has cropped up in trade discussions. Chris Duhon is another possible option for trade bait, but what would the Bulls get back in return?

My prediction is that the Bulls will not make a move. I think the team will wait until the off season to address their needs. In the meantime, the team would love to get Andres Nocioni back in the lineup. They miss his presence on the court terribly. If he is able to come back, it may provide the very spark that the Bulls need during this stretch run, more than any trade could do.

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