Chuck Swirsky

We don't necessarily know who was approached at the Bulls either.

We know the front office made sure to clarify.

But I wonder if there was maybe something else going on.

Like, were there other discussions like this between Giannis' camp and others in the league?

This is like the worst kept secret.

We all knew that at some point this had to be done.

Giannis had talked about it in the offseason prior to this about discussing wanting to play for a big market team.

The Dame-Lillard trade didn't work out.

And I think that that was probably the last swing here.

But regardless, I think what we're seeing is, with the trade deadline being next week, this is... I doubt they move him before next week, don't you think?

Unless... Unless some Luka Doncic-type blockbuster happens.

But I would think other GMs would try to balance the assets a little better.

Well, and that would for sure make them a contender in the East for an NBA Finals how many years in a row, as long as you know he's there.

The issue, though, is does it contradict what Giannis said about wanting to play for a specific team?

That would make all of it make a little more sense.

So you've got Giannis and then Cooper Flagg?

But Anthony Davis is now injured.

He has a hand injury.

Well, and my option is always when in doubt, do nothing, which has been what the Bulls have done in years past prior to what they did dealing away Zach Levine.

They have.