Should The Bulls Help Denver? Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson Or Christian Braun Trade Debate 👀

The Chicago Bulls may have a chance to take advantage of another team’s financial pressure — but should they actually help the Denver Nuggets get out of a second-apron problem? 👀🐂

On today’s episode of Locked On Bulls, Haize and Pat The Designer debate whether the Bulls should consider taking on one of Aaron Gordon, Cam Johnson, or Christian Braun if Denver needs financial relief. Would one of those players give Chicago a real upgrade, or would the Bulls be helping another team without getting enough long-term value back?

The guys break down each possible fit. Aaron Gordon would bring size, defense, toughness, and playoff experience, but does he fit the Bulls’ timeline? Cam Johnson would answer Chicago’s shooting concerns immediately, but what would the cost be? Christian Braun fits the younger, athletic wing profile, but is he enough of an upside swing for Bryson Graham to use assets or financial flexibility?

Haize and Pat also look at where the Bulls rank in a suddenly deeper Eastern Conference. With teams across the East improving, can Chicago realistically climb into the Play-In conversation, or are the Bulls still closer to the bottom than fans want to admit? The discussion centers on how Josh Giddey, Matas Buzelis, Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell, Nic Claxton, Tiago Splitter, and the rest of the roster stack up against the East.

Plus, the guys react to CBS Sports ranking the Bulls front office 23rd in the NBA. Is that a fair ranking for a front office still early in the Bryson Graham era? Or should the Bulls get more credit for resetting direction, adding young talent, and creating a clearer developmental plan?

Topics Include:

Should the Bulls help Denver escape the second apron?

Aaron Gordon as a possible Bulls trade target

Cam Johnson’s shooting fit in Chicago

Christian Braun as a young wing option

What Bryson Graham should demand in any Denver deal

Where the Bulls rank in the deeper Eastern Conference

Can Chicago compete for a Play-In spot?

CBS Sports ranking Bulls front office 23rd

Is the front office criticism fair or premature?

Bulls offseason outlook before training camp

The Bulls are not expected to make a major move, but Denver’s financial situation could create an opportunity. The question is whether Chicago should use its flexibility to chase a real roster upgrade — or avoid helping a contender unless the return is too good to pass up.

🎙️ Tune in to Locked On Bulls as Haize and Pat break down the Denver trade possibilities, the Bulls’ place in the new-look Eastern Conference, and whether CBS Sports is right to rank Chicago’s front office 23rd.

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