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| Andrew Bynum traded to Chicago for Luol Deng. Photo credit Chicago Tribune |
After all the rumors that circulated around Andrew Bynum since he was suspended by the Cleveland Cavaliers he has now been officially traded to the Chicago Bulls for three future draft picks and Luol Deng.
For Cleveland, they get to unload half of Bynum's $12 million salary and get a great player in return with Deng. The Bulls save money with this deal also. Moving Deng's $14.3 million salary will take them under the luxury tax threshold.
The trade leaves a lot of question marks for both teams.
Chicago Bulls:
Is this a sign of more things to come? Are the Bulls starting to create cap space to go after a top free agent to par with Derrick Rose when or if he returns to form?
Cleveland Cavaliers:
Can they convince the two-time NBA All-Star to sign with them long term? Is having Kyrie Irving enough to attract Deng to want to start over with Cleveland and their tumultuous locker room?
Fan reaction from both clubs are polar opposites. Chicago fans wanted Deng to stay, while Cleveland fans are elated to finally have veteran, legitimate scorer and defender on the roster.
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