Bulls reportedly could make surprising trade if DeMar DeRozan leaves

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Apr 11, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Chicago Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan (11) dribbles defended by Detroit Pistons forward Troy Brown Jr. (7) in the second half at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports
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It sounds like there could be some major changes on the horizon for the Chicago Bulls. 

The first major domino that could fall is the future of superstar DeMar DeRozan. He is a free agent and has been in rumors over the last few weeks. The Bulls initially showed interest in coming together on a new deal, but it doesn't seem like a possibility any longer.

DeRozan has drawn interest from multiple teams and it seems like he could be leaving either through free agency or a sign-and-trade deal. 

The Bulls will also have to determine what they want to do about Zach LaVine. He has been in trade rumors himself and it sounds like the relationship between the two sides is strained beyond repair.

One person who hasn't been talked about as much but also could be on the move is All-Star center Nikola Vučević. It's uncertain what will happen, but if DeRozan leaves, Vučević likely will be traded, according to Hoops Hype's Coley Cleary.

"Furthermore, if DeRozan leaves, there’s quietly a growing belief around the league that Chicago could look to move center Nikola Vucevic and lean further into a youth movement and roster retooling, league sources told HoopsHype," Cleary said.

Vučević -- like DeRozan and LaVine -- has been great since joining the Bulls but it sounds like there's a real chance his days with the team are numbered.

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Patrick McAvoy's experiences include local and national sportswriting across baseball, football and basketball. He has provided coverage for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, New York Mets, Philadelphia Eagles and Boston Celtics throughout his career. 
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