Chicago Bulls: 3 Notable Takeaways From Tony Snell Trade

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Feb 24, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Tony Snell (20) drives past Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) during the first quarter at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Final Analysis

To recap, the Bulls have rid themselves of a player who never lived up to expectations. And although they picked up Snell’s fourth-year option prior to the start of last season, the fact that the front office continued to draft wing players like Doug McDermott in 2014 and Valentine in this year’s draft, strongly indicated that Snell was not going to be a part of the organization’s long-term future.

Meanwhile, in acquiring Williams, the Bulls have added yet another playmaker to the mix, even if his outside shooting leaves a lot to be desired. With size and the ability to defend, these two factors may give MCW a slight edge over the current group of players vying for playing time behind Rajon Rondo.

Worst case scenario: MCW fails to crack the rotation. If this scenario plays out, the Bulls can simply let him walk next season, as he is in the final year of his contract.

Best case scenario: Carter-Williams plays well and proves to be a capable long-term solution at the point guard position. If that is the case, the Bulls will have the right to match any offer he receives on the open market next season.

Having said that, the Bulls got the better end of this deal simply because they were able to get something in return for a player who had fallen out of the rotation, while not making any financial sacrifices in the process.

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