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Would you take a shot on Jimmy Butler?

<a class='sbn-auto-link' href='http://www.sbnation.com/nba/players/149913/jimmy-butler'>Jimmy Butler</a>

I'll pretend I'm not looking.



I know we just extended Alec Burks. I love Alec Burks (look at my profile image). But what do you think of making an offer to Jimmy Butler?

I don't know much of the details (I'm not a numbers guy) but I think the Bulls are pretty capped out. They have 3 high-paid frontcourt players and Joakim Noah's gonna be a free agent soon. Derrick Rose got that Derrick Rose Rule contract. And Nikola Mirotic' making some money.

It'll be pretty hard for them to match a big-money offer. It may be far-fetched (Why will Jimmy Butler sign with Utah?) but what do you think if it's possible?

As much as I love Alec Burks and his playmaking abilities, would we really need it if Gordon Hayward continues to be a point forward and Dante Exum develops as a playmaker that we hope him to be?

Jimmy Butler would be a perfect fit because of his excellent defense. He's also an excellent cutter and is an improving 3-point shooter. He's already averaging above 20ppg this season for the Bulls.

I would even try to work a sign-and-trade. The Bulls may be a good destination for Trey Burke. He could be their new DJ Augustin. We have a glut of good young players and they also have a glut of frontcourt players so a deal may be possible.

I know the history. Those two Finals appearances. But what if?

*first FanPost. bear with me.

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