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5 reasons Bulls win Derrick Rose trade with Knicks

By Dan Schmelzer

Apr 7, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) looks on during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 7, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Derrick Rose (1) looks on during the second half against the Miami Heat at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 3, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Jimmy Butler (21) celebrates with forward Nikola Mirotic (44) during the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Chicago won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

1. A New Era in Chicago

More than anything, trading Rose away allows the Bulls to move on. He was a great player for the team who will always be a hometown hero, but the distraction of having Rose on the roster and under-performing weighed down the entire franchise.

Now, the Bulls can move on and find players who will fit well alongside Butler and in Fred Hoiberg’s system. Butler, Lopez, Nikola Mirotic, Doug McDermott, Taj Gibson, Tony Snell and Bobby Portis are a solid start for the Bulls, and they have resources to continue to build well.

They are likely to be strong players in free agency, with an emphasis on outside shooting and athleticism to be expected. Regardless, a fresh start is exactly what this franchise needed, and they were never going to get that fresh start with Rose on the roster.

It may not be a quick turnaround, but the Bulls are undoubtedly in a better position now than when they started the day on Wednesday.

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