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NBA Rumors: Five trade destinations for Jahlil Okafor

By Charles Rahrig V

Feb 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) holds the ball away from Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 26, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) holds the ball away from Washington Wizards forward Jared Dudley (1) during the second quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) dribbles the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Jerami Grant (39) during the fist quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 13, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis (5) dribbles the ball against Philadelphia 76ers forward Jerami Grant (39) during the fist quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Chicago Bulls

If there’s one team that would love to acquire Jahlil Okafor, it’s the Chicago Bulls. Bringing Okafor back to his hometown would be a dream come true for the Bulls and it would give fans plenty to be excited about, as they would be adding another young piece to the roster with plenty of talent.

In terms of what the Bulls can give up, that might be a little tricky. They do have young pieces in Bobby Portis, Doug McDermott and some draft picks for the future that could entice the 76ers to give them Okafor.

The Bulls likely wouldn’t give them Jimmy Butler and nor should they. If they were really going to get Okafor to Chicago, it would definitely require the help of a third team to facilitate a trade and get them their newest big man.

The Bulls are going to have a transition with their roster in the offseason, as veteran big men such as Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah will probably be moving elsewhere. The Bulls will likely draft another big man, but they could acquire one as well.

The assets they have are almost there, but they’ll need to help to complete such a deal.

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