Report: Bulls want first-round pick, young player for Luol Deng

Luol Deng is hanging out there like a piece of steak at a dog pound.

My buddy Josh Hill told you that there are several teams that are interested in trading for his services, and now it looks like there is a price for Deng. According to CSN Chicago, the Bulls want some pieces for the future in return for the veteran swingman:

"Luol Deng is a wanted man. No, certainly not by law enforcement and not even so much on the NBA’s trade market, as many teams are hesitant to take him on as a half-season rental, especially if the Bulls’ price is a productive young player and a first-round draft pick, as people in the know around the league continue to say. …Deng’s agent, Ron Shade, wouldn’t confirm the identities of the teams who have inquired about Deng’s future services but did admit that his client has drawn multiple inquiries."

This is obviously a tough price for teams to meet, as they may not want to give up a first-round pick for a guy that can walk after the season. Obviously Deng and his agent will try and facilitate a trade to a team he wants to play for, but expect the Bulls to make the best deal for them.

The Lakers have a first-round pick and plenty of young guys, and it wouldn’t shock me to see Deng in purple and gold soon. Look out for the Suns though, as they have a myriad of picks, and are looking to win now.