JIMMY BUTLER, Chicago swingman

The Bulls are at a crossroads that has to be addressed today. Hesitate on making a real play with Butler for the 2018 Brooklyn pick — their key to starting over — and Indiana threatens to move in. As good as Butler is, they don't have what it takes to rebuild with him as the cornerstone. Compatibility Factor — With Butler and Isaiah Thomas, the Celtics would have the best scoring backcourt in the NBA. Blending them together? That might take some time. But regardless of who they lose in the trade (Avery Bradley, Marcus Smart?) the Celtics won't lose much defensively. Chance this actually happens — Right now the most likely home run scenario, which isn't to say it's likely.