Chicago Bulls: Could A DeMarcus Cousins Trade Happen?

The Chicago Bulls have already had a great summer, but could they also be looking to acquire DeMarcus Cousins?

In a turn of events that probably not many saw coming, most would argue the Chicago Bulls have had a great offseason so far.

First, they took Jimmy Butler off of the trading block, a move that would have been bone-headed to say the least.

While it seems as though many in the organization were growing tired of the star’s insistence of being the team leader and the ego that subsequently came along with that, Butler is surely set to become the new face of the franchise.

Letting go of such a key piece of the puzzle would most definitely have set the Bulls back.

Then, they were able to trade Derrick Rose off to the New York Knicks. And while not everyone was thrilled about this decision, it seems as though at that point, the former hometown hero was only hurting the team.

Both Joakim Noah and Pau Gasol found greener pastures elsewhere, another change that fans may be upset over, but will ultimately help Chicago find more success moving forward. Not only in terms of production on the floor, but also by keeping drama out of the locker room.

Rajon Rondo came aboard, perhaps bringing some hot-headed temperament to the table, but more importantly some top-level ball-handling. And of course, a big name, which the Bulls have found themselves missing out on for the last couple of years.

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But greatest of all of course, was that the organization landed Dwyane Wade. What exactly drew him in and away from the Miami Heat is still anyone’s guess, but the addition of a league legend certainly was the cherry on top of an already delicious summer-baked cake for Chicago.

And oh yeah, the team won the Summer League championship.

But what if Chicago has one more surprise up its sleeve?

Say, like acquiring DeMarcus Cousins?

Lately, the rumor mill has been swirling with the idea of Cousins joining former teammate and best friend Rondo, on the Bulls.

Is it a stretch? Probably. But it is not impossible.

It is no secret that Cousins is not a happy camper in Sacramento. Since joining the Kings in 2010 when he was drafted No. 5 overall, his NBA journey has been…interesting.