Alex Speers

Okay, so New Orleans is four games back of Dallas, four and a half from Memphis, and then six back of Chicago.

Chicago, that could be tough to pass.

Six games is a lot.

Yeah, it is.

But credit to the Bulls.

The Bulls have lost 11 in a row.

So who knows?

Anything is possible.

But let's just say they can jump both Dallas and Memphis, which I do think is doable.

That would put them, or Atlanta in this case, with the eighth best odds, ninth if they were somehow able to pass Chicago as well.

Obviously, still not great.

And with the flattened lottery odds, the risk is still there.

But a theoretical Derrick Queen for the eighth or ninth pick swap isn't nearly as devastating as this all looked even a few weeks ago.

And with DeJounte back and giving them a significant boost to the point guard position, I think there's a real chance this team could finish the season strong, especially if Trey Murphy's injury isn't too serious.

So that's my good.

Go Pels.

Maybe this won't be the worst trade ever.

It's not looking awful, wouldn't you say?

Right, so that should get them to 24 wins.

That's where Chicago is right now.