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The Boston Celtics just pulled off a seismic trade, sending Finals MVP Jaylen Brown to the Sixers for Paul George and draft picks — a move that’s sending shockwaves through the league. But here’s the twist: if Philly’s willing to sacrifice picks to move George, the Bulls are quietly positioning themselves as the ideal landing spot for Joel Embiid around 2027, when Embiid’s massive contract hits its peak. With Embiid still under contract for two more years — worth over $67 million combined — the Bulls could use their own roster assets — Claxton, Powell, and Giddey — to match his salary, plus target unprotected first-rounders from Philly in 2032 and 2034. This isn’t just about winning now — it’s about building a future. And if the Bulls’ front office can pull off this kind of chess move, they might just turn a high-risk gamble into a championship-caliber foundation.

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