The Chicago Bulls, who sit 7th in the Eastern Conference, are in trouble. Chicago is struggling from the injury bug and the players just don't seem to fit the system. But this roster is still talented enough to compete if healthy and if they add a few pieces. With some moveable pieces on the roster, the Bulls could make a trade for one of these five players.
1. DeMarcus Cousins
As reported by Chris Sheridan, the Bulls are still trying to trade for the big man from the Sacramento Kings. The Bulls have a lot of movable pieces but this is more on the Kings than the Bulls. Supposedly the Kings are not willing to move Cousins and his apparent rift with head coach George Karl has subsided. Chicago will have to really flatter the Kings with an offer they can't refuse.
2. Rudy Gay
Reports by Yahoo Sports also say that the Bulls are looking to add a talented wing player. With Mike Dunleavy battling health issues, the Bulls are lacking depth at that position. Gay, who the Kings are looking to shop, can add great depth and scoring to the Bulls.
3. Hassan Whiteside
With the Miami Heat actively shopping Hassan Whiteside, the Bulls could be potential suitors for the big man. This trade could be a more far fetched one as Whiteside is a free agent this summer and the Bulls will most likely have to deal Pau Gasol, another to be free agent this summer in that deal as well.
4. P.J. Tucker
Like Rudy Gay, Tucker is a solid wing player who can add scoring to the Bulls. But the one positive is that Tucker, who currently plays for the Phoenix Suns, won't command as much to trade for as Gay would. He has been struggling as of late but can surely score off the bench for any team.
5. Evan Fournier
The Orlando Magic have a load of backcourt players in Victor Oladipo, Elfrid Payton, and Mario Hezonja. That leaves Evan Fournier in no man's land and he may be looking for a move out. He is a free agent this summer so things may be a little hard for teams to find a suitor. But Fournier is a scorer and has been playing fantastic. Chicago should look to target the winger to add some more scoring and better wing depth.