Looking at the numbers, it's hard to see this deal as anything but a loss for the Chicago Bulls.
Jimmy Butler's name has been popping up in trade rumors for months, and a deal was finally consummated during Thursday night's NBA Draft.
Chicago is finalizing a deal to send Jimmy Butler to Minnesota for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and No. 7 pick, league source says.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 22, 2017There were many teams vying to acquire the now former member of the Chicago Bulls, but ultimately, it was the up-and-coming Minnesota Timberwolves that made it happen, likely jumping from a lottery team to playoff contender in one fell swoop.