Chicago Bulls: Is Dwyane Wade being fair in wanting out?

Dwyane Wade may not have officially asked for a buyout from the Chicago Bulls yet, but it has become pretty clear: he wants out. So is the NBA superstar fair in his desire to leave?

First things first: Dwyane Wade has not actually asked the Chicago Bulls for a buyout. At least, not as far as the public knows.

But according to just about every source out there, a buyout is in fact imminent.

Because although the 35-year-old opted in to the second year of his contract earlier this summer, he reportedly no longer has any interest in sticking around. Not after the organization traded off Jimmy Butler anyways.

So now, on top of gearing up for what is likely to be one of the franchise’s worst seasons ever, the front office has to worry about making the most of the guard’s contract. In other words, trying their hardest to lose as little money as possible.

Happy 2017-18, eh?

The Bulls certainly hold their fair share of blame in regards to becoming a sinking ship. From mistakes made by general manager Gar Forman and vice president John Paxson, to head coach Fred Hoiberg‘s coaching style, to locker room drama, there are plenty of reasons why Chicago has been unsuccessful as of late.

But even so, is it really fair for Wade to put the ball club through this now?

On the one hand, the NBA superstar had to have known what he was getting himself into.

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Sure, at the time, the Bulls looked to be a little more on top of things. After all, they had managed to lure in not just Wade but Rajon Rondo as well, to form the Three Alphas alongside Butler. Defensive-powerhouse Taj Gibson was still around. Doug McDermott and his ability to space the floor were too. There was also the hope that in his second year, Hoiberg would ditch Hoiball and create a system more fitting to his players.

But still, things were in limbo. It was not as if Wade was walking onto a title-contending team. Leaving the Miami Heat was always a poor decision, one dictated first by the need to stick it to president Pat Riley, and second, a payday.

So while the Bulls’ future may look even bleaker now, there was never a promise of much else — even if Butler was not traded, which some are arguing Wade should have seen coming anyways.

However, the 13-year veteran has had one heck of a career thus far. And it only seems right that after three championships, 12 NBA All-Star Game appearances, one Finals and one All-Star MVP award, he has every right in the world to want to end his time in the league on a high note.

Even if that means by way of a buyout.

Should Wade have ever come to Chicago in the first place? No. And should he have opted in to that second year of his deal, Butler trade or not? No. But what’s done is done.

So unfortunately, it is now time for both he and the Bulls to work something out.

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While Dwyane Wade has remained mum on the topic and the Chicago Bulls are moving forward under the assumption that he “will be here,” it seems a buyout is inevitable. Fair or not.

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