Should the Bulls Trade Luol?

June 19, 2012 12:00 AM

" The Miami Heat went up 2-1 in the NBA Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday night, but the big news of the day on Monday in Chicago was about Luol Deng and how the Bulls seem to be very willing to trade him.

Of course, trade rumors involving the eight year veteran aren't new around these parts, but this somehow feels different.

The Bulls apparently are exploring ways to not only shed salary, but get into the lottery at the same time.

And even with an injured wrist that may or may not need surgery, Deng's value is at an all-time high, and a lottery team – like the Sacramento Kings who have a history of trading with the Bulls – looking to get better right away might be interested in making a deal with Chicago for the eight year veteran's services.

The biggest rumor bandied about around the Internet has been the Bulls reported interest in North Carolina's Harrison Barnes after it was revealed he had a conversation with the team during the NBA's  recent draft combine. But is he the best choice if the team trades up and makes it into the lottery? "

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