Bulls will quickly find out why so many teams have given up on Buddy Hield

Pippen Ain't Easy writer Tyler Watts argues that the Chicago Bulls will soon discover why multiple NBA franchises have moved on from newly acquired guard Buddy Hield. Chicago acquired Hield and cash from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Rob Dillingham. Despite Hield's career 39.5 percent 3-point shooting, Watts contends that his persistent defensive deficiencies and limited playmaking heavily outweigh his scoring value.

The article highlights that previous teams, including the Golden State Warriors and Atlanta Hawks, benched or traded Hield due to his negative net rating and defensive liabilities. Watts believes the rebuilding Bulls might attempt to rehabilitate the 33-year-old's trade value ahead of the deadline, but he expects head coach Tiago Splitter will ultimately face the same defensive issues that plagued Hield's past suitors.