5 teams that should trade for Brandon Knight
By Roje Smith
3. Chicago Bulls
After some early season success, the Chicago Bulls have experienced some struggles. Their main issue is floor spacing and the lack of it. This is why head coach Fred Hoiberg is benching Rajon Rondo late in games recently. It appears that he feels Michael Carter-Williams and Jerian Grant are better at running the offense that he wants especially at critical points in a contest.
Due to this, Chicago is in need of a guard that’s a better fit for the scheme that Hoiberg wants to run. Brandon Knight is someone that qualifies for that need.
Even though Knight isn’t the absolutely perfect guard for the spread-out offense that Hoiberg wants, he’s a much better fit than Rondo. What makes him a better option is his ability to knock down spot-up three pointers. Combining him with Dwyane Wade and Jimmy Butler makes the Bulls’ offensive attack more potent. Knight would also fit in well with some bench players such as Doug McDermott and Nikola Mirotic. It’s a definitely a trade that the Bulls should explore.
The only issue with making a potential deal for Knight is finding something that works. Trading him for Rondo straight up is a valid one, but Phoenix is most likely not interested in Rondo. Another trade that works is sending Brandon to Chicago for Taj Gibson, but it’s unknown if the Suns have any interest in Gibson. It’s also unknown if the Bulls are willing to give up some of their younger players with promise such as Jerian Grant or Doug McDermott.
Despite the fact that it may be a hard deal to pull off, it doesn’t mean that the Bulls shouldn’t try. Knight is the type of player that can help them get back into the playoffs after missing it last season.