CHI News & Notes (1/8)

Nikola Mirotic On the Block?

Despite his impressive play*, it's likely Nikola Mirotic won't finish the season in Chicago. According to reports, the Bulls are gauging interest and looking to deal their leading scorer. 

Mirotic can't be traded til Jan. 15th at the earliest, by terms of his contract (via ESPN). 

The market should be interesting as Mirotic is on a 1-yr. deal & has a no-trade clause that he's willing to waive for the right fit. In a rare play of power, he's able to dictate where he lands + CHI has pressure to come away w/ assets. 

A future second round pick + UnderDOG/borderline Star UnderDOG seems like a solid haul for CHI, if able to pull it off.

*avg. 18.4 points & 7.1 boards/game