Should Ainge give up the 2017 Nets pick for Jimmy Bulter?

Trades are extremely complex scenarios that involve lots of moving parts and require perfect timing. So to reduce them down to one simple question is downright silly.

Of course that’s never stopped me before.

To me, the decision probably boils down to the 2017 Nets pick. If the Celtics are willing to give that piece up, I’m reasonably confident that they could come up with a package that would satisfy the Bulls likely asking price. If not, then they probably don’t come up with a deal that makes sense. I have no sources on this, just speculating based on obsessing over this specific trade possibility for the last 12 months or so.

Don’t just take my word for it. Here’s a Chicago based writer’s…