Chicago Moved a Second-Rounder for Greg Anthony
Chicago sent Portland a conditional second-round choice during July 2001 and acquired veteran point guard Greg Anthony. The selection had been part of an earlier transaction with Toronto and ultimately resolved as No. 42 Jason Jennings in the 2002 draft. Anthony was an established defensive-minded guard whose short-term availability suited a young rebuilding Bulls team. The Blazers were willing to exchange his experience for another future draft opportunity.
Anthony Supplied a Veteran Guard Option, Briefly
Anthony played for Chicago during the 2001-02 season but did not become a long-term foundation for the franchise. The Bulls waived him in March 2002, according to their transaction log. The B- grade recognizes the limited yet identifiable value of veteran guard minutes at a time when the roster needed experienced direction. Chicago did not obtain a franchise point guard, so his brief stint can't be treated as evidence of a major personnel victory.
Portland Received a Real Selection That Became Jennings
The second-round pick sent to Portland carried conditional protection and eventually became No. 42 in 2002, the selection used on Jason Jennings. That gave the Blazers an identifiable draft result rather than an unexercised option. Jennings did not become an established NBA rotation player, which limits the realized basketball return from that pick. Portland's C+ acknowledges that it acquired draft flexibility while Chicago actually used Anthony for a short stretch. This was one pick conveyed through consecutive transactions, not a second pick created by the Bulls.
Final Verdict
Slight Bulls Edge. Chicago receives B- for the short-term point guard minutes supplied by Greg Anthony. Portland earns C+ for a conditional second-rounder that converted into the 2002 No. 42 Jason Jennings selection. Both returns were modest, but Chicago obtained a more immediate NBA role from its asset.