According to CSN Chicago's Vincent Goodwill, the Bulls are actively shopping small forward Jimmy Butler ahead of the NBA draft. In fact, he quotes an NBA executive as saying Butler is as good as gone, likely to the Celtics or Cavaliers.
From Goodwill:
The Bulls were rebuffed on an offer to the Celtics for the third pick straight-up, but bringing the Cavaliers to the table could increase the quality of offers for Butler, who would be eligible for a deal in the $40 million range annually if he makes another All-NBA team next season.
One would think the Bulls' reluctance at paying a contract that large on a team that will continue to be in the middle of the draft plays a part in their decision.
As one league executive texted last night, 'It's either Boston or Cleveland but he's going.'
As it appears Butler's surprising rise will have an abrupt ending, seemingly sooner rather than later.