Bulls Ship Rob Dillingham to Hornets for Buddy Hield and Cash
The Chicago Bulls are trading Rob Dillingham to the Charlotte Hornets for Buddy Hield and cash, sources tell ESPN.
The front office has struck again, trading 21-year-old guard Rob Dillingham to the for veteran shooter Buddy Hield and a pile of cash, according to ESPN's Shams Charania.
Trading a 21-year-old microwave scorer for a veteran specialist and some financial considerations is the kind of move that makes you wonder if the Bulls' scouting department is just a guy with an abacus. Cash considerations might honestly be the most consistent asset in 's rotation this decade.
Dillingham has barely unpacked his bags in the Windy City. He was just traded to from the back in February. In his first game with the last season, he put up nine points and four assists in 22 minutes, showing flashes of the electric scoring ability that made him a highly touted prospect.
On the other side, the Hornets are sending away Hield, who was averaging a modest 7.6 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists. Hield is a known commodity at this point in his career. You know exactly what you are getting: a guy who will sprint to the corner, launch threes, and occasionally make you question his shot selection.
For anyone looking at the futures market, this trade tells you exactly where these two franchises think they are. is taking a low-risk flyer on a young guard who can fill it up in a hurry, hoping he pops in a bigger role. , meanwhile, is apparently prioritizing veteran spacing and saving a few bucks over developing a 21-year-old.
Dillingham now gets a fresh start in where the runway for minutes should be wide open. As for the , we will see how quickly Hield can integrate into their offense, but do not be surprised if that cash consideration ends up being the most impactful part of this deal by April.