The Jimmy Butler rumor mill is hotter than it has ever been. There have been more trade talks in the last 48 hours than in the last 48 months. Here is a list of the top trades for Jimmy Butler that would set the Chicago Bulls up for a full rebuild. (Note: If he doesn’t accept his player option, Anthony Davis will be a free agent 2020; the year before Chicago would have to offer qualifying offers to the draft class of 2017)

The Boston Trade

Ainge finally stops low-balling the Bulls and wants to win now. Jimmy Butler is a top 10 two-way player and would thrive around shooters that spread the floor making them instant contenders.

BOS: Jimmy Butler

CHI: 2017 #3 pick, 2018 Nets pick, Jae Crowder, Tyler Zeller

Or

CHI: 2017 #3 pick, Jaylen Brown, LAL/SAC pick, Jae Crowder, Tyler Zeller

Thibs Reunion

You know Thibs wants Jimmy to anchor his poor defensive squad, and he will do anything to get it done.

MIN: Jimmy Butler, 2017 #16 pick

CHI: Zach LaVine, Andrew Wiggins, 2017 #7 pick

New York, New York!

Phil Jackson does us a solid by helping the Bulls fleece the Knicks for the 22^nd time in the last two decades

CHI: Kristaps Porzingis, 2017 #8 pick

NYK: Jimmy Butler, 2017 #16 pick

The Blockbuster Trade

Let’s all create super teams! Who gives a crap about the regular season? Let’s watch how the NBA reacts when 25 teams try to tank all at once.

PHX: Avery Bradley, Jae Crowder, 2017 #16 pic, MEM 1^st rounder from BOS

BOS: Kevin Love, Eric Bledsoe

CLE: Jimmy Butler

CHI: 2017 #3 & #4 pick, Marquese Chriss or Dragan Bender, LAL/SAC pick

Plus salary fodder all around to make it work. Suns unload a bad contract like Tyson Chandler or Brandon Knight to improve their trade.