The Bulls got Noah; no, not that one.
The Bulls closed NBA trading season Thursday with two minor deals, sending Jameer Nelson to the Detroit Pistons for Willie Reed and the possibility of exchanging 2022 second round picks. Reed, on suspension for a previous domestic violence incident, was released. The Bulls also acquired former lottery pick from Indiana U. Noah Vonleh from the Portland Trailblazers for Milovan Rakovic, who doesn’t play in the NBA, and a $3.5 million traded player exception. Portland made the trade to save Vonleh’s $3.5 million salary and avoid the luxury tax.
The Bulls were below the minimum salary level, so they had to spend more money.