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LOCKED ON BULLS, 2/7/2019 - Bulls trade Bobby Portis, Jabari Parker to Wizards for Otto Porter Jr.
LOCKED ON BULLS, 2/7/2019 - Bulls trade Bobby Portis, Jabari Parker to Wizards for Otto Porter Jr.
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45 minutes
Released:
Feb 7, 2019
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Locked On Bulls is back with a fresh episode, the guys are back to cover the biggest story surround the Chicago Bulls ahead of today's NBA Trade Deadline. The Bulls trade Jabari Parker, Bobby Portis, and a 2023 2nd Round pick to the Washington Wizards for Otto Porter Jr. The guys discuss the initial reaction from Bulls fans and the shock that hit about acquiring Porter. What does it mean for the Bulls rebuild and their plans for free agency in 2019 and 2020? The guys discuss Otto Porter Jr.'s career so far in the NBA and why the Bulls would be willing to take on his remaining 2-years, 56-million dollar contract. The guys debate the pros and cons of this deal and some of the upside to Porter's game. Does Locked On Bulls hate the deal, love the deal, or sit somewhere in between?What does the loss of Bobby Portis mean for the Bulls? The guys discuss Portis' time with the Bulls, why he was ultimately dealt, what his feelings might be, and what his value is going to be in restricted free agency this summer. Should the Bulls have been able to get a draft pick in addition to taking on Otto Porter Jr.'s money? The guys discuss the possibility and whether the Bulls had all the leverage or not. The guys also talk about the Jabari Parker experiment coming to an end. How will the front office be able to explain how it went? Will Parker be successful with the Wizards and beyond this season? All of this and so much more on Locked On Bulls. Give your reaction to the Bulls acquiring Otto Porter Jr. at Locked On Bulls text and voicemail line at (331)-979-1369 or on Twitter @LockedOnBulls. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Feb 7, 2019
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