Chicago Bulls trade rumors 2016: Bulls and a big man in Philly

The Chicago Bulls seems to constantly be in the mix of trade talks and rumors this year, and it appears the team is in the market for a big man.

Bulls fans have experienced heartache and immense happiness so far this year as they parted ways with two of their longtime players Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah, but welcomed home one of the best players in the league today, Dwyane Wade.

With the team now taking shape ahead of the season, reports have revealed that the Bulls are seemingly in talks with the Philadelphia 76ers in a big trade that could land them a young and up-and-coming center.

The rumor speculates that the Sixers are trying to shop Jahili Okafor and may get rookie Denzel Valentine and sharpshooter Doug McDermott in return.

It seems like a viable trade, as the Bulls are looking for a big man who can operate on both ends of the floor, while the Sixers seemingly have too many big men to allot playing minutes with.

Meanwhile, the Sixers are in need of real scores, and both McDermott and Valentine are reliable on that regard.

Furthermore, the Bulls have Rajon Rondo, Wade, and Jimmy Butler who can play the first three positions, leaving Valentine and McDermott with little playing time this season.

However, it seems like Valentine may find a home in Chicago, given that Wade has previously tweeted about the rookie after helping the Bulls get a win with a buzzer beater in the Summer League; with Valentine promptly replying.

If this deal falls through, the Bulls will get Okafor who was the third pick overall in the 2015 draft and finished his first season with the Sixers averaging 17.5 points and seven rebounds per game.

As for the Sixers, McDermott has spent two years with the Bulls, averaging 7.5 points per game and shooting 41 percent from beyond the arc.