The Bulls tend to chase short-term success, and Porziņģis gives them a higher ceiling than Vooch. Assuming Chicago retains restricted free agent Josh Giddey and hands Matas Buzelis a larger role, Porziņģis' deep shooting would be critical. Giddey's late-season shooting surge is hard to buy after an entire career of nonthreatening play from deep.

The Boston Celtics will try to save money this offseason, which means center Kristaps Porzingis might be on a new team next season. Boston's two daunting tasks are getting under the NBA 's second tax apron while remaining a title contender.

How can the Boston Celtics move up into the lottery of the 2025 NBA draft? According to a new report from Bleacher Report's Grant Hughes, Boston could package its two picks in 2025 (No. 28, No. 32) as well as a protected 2028 first-rounder from the San Antonio Spurs to entice the Chicago Bulls to fork over the No.