Nikola Mirotic Trade Rumors: Latest News, Speculation Surrounding Bulls PF
In the midst of a disappointing season for the Chicago Bulls, power forward Nikola Mirotic is reportedly on the trade block.
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Bulls Looking to Trade Mirotic
Sunday, Jan. 22
According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, the Bulls are actively shopping both Mirotic and point guard Rajon Rondo. However, a weak market could prevent a trade from occurring.
"[The Bulls] don't like what they're hearing back on [Mirotic]," a source told Cowley.
Mirotic is averaging 9.3 points and 5.5 rebounds per game.
The 25-year-old was a first-round pick in 2011 but didn't join the team until 2014. He impressed in his first season, averaging 10.2 points and 4.9 rebounds in just 20.2 minutes per game. He was named to the 2014-15 All-Rookie Team.
Unfortunately, he hasn't developed much in the last two seasons, with his efficiency dropping. His 14.5 points per 36 minutes and 13.1 player efficiency rating this season are the lowest marks of his career, per Basketball-Reference.com.
He still has value as a 6'10" forward who can rebound and spread the floor at times, but his upside is limited.
A trade may take away depth from a Bulls team that already has a short bench, although it could speed up the rebuild that began when the team dealt Derrick Rose to the New York Knicks in the offseason.
