NBA Trade Verdict
Warriors Win
Chicago sent rights to Jordan Bell for $3.5M cash, and the outgoing package produced materially greater realized value.
June 22, 2017 Chicago Bulls / Golden State Warriors Record confidence: High
Chicago Bulls Received
- Cash $3.5M cash
Golden State Warriors Received
- Draft Rights rights to Jordan Bell
Trade Analysis
The realized-value outcome is a clear loss for Chicago. Bell immediately contributed to a championship team, while the Bulls retained no basketball asset. The transaction became a symbol of prioritizing cash over young talent.