It might be insane if Chicago believes it can flip the script with Anthony Davis.

On Monday, ESPN's Jamal Collier published a story suggesting the Bulls are trying to follow the Indiana Pacers' formula in discussing a trade for Davis, viewing Josh Giddey as their Tyrese Haliburton and now searching for their Pascal Siakam. The article went viral in Bulls Nation, with Collier quoting an unnamed source: "They have Haliburton, who is an All-Star, and they have Siakam. If Giddey can develop into an All-Star and be what Hali was, when do we pull the trigger to get our Siakam?"

The comparison is fundamentally flawed.

Sensing Giddey as Haliburton is, for now, inappropriate. Yes, Giddey has surged this season, averaging 20.6 points, 9.9 rebounds and 9.1 assists while shooting 47.4% from the field and 40.0% from three. He's fully asserted himself as the offensive core. But comparing him to Haliburton, who led the Pacers to the NBA Finals last season and is averaging 17.8 points and 8.7 assists on elite efficiency, isn't fair. Right now, Giddey's rise hasn't positively impacted the team's record. The Bulls are 9-11 after starting 6-0.

Billy Donovan said earlier in the season that the Bulls don't have enough talent to accomplish his physicality scheme and optimize every basketball category. I disagreed with his talent assessment a few weeks ago. You can't complain about instincts just because you're struggling to win. But now I understand. While pitching this formula, the Bulls simply don't match Indiana's talent level.

Consider the Pacers' trajectory. When they acquired Siakam in 2023-24, they soared to the sixth seed and fought to the Eastern Conference Finals. The following season, they marched to the NBA Finals. The change was real and impactful. But given Chicago's current status quo, I don't see that trajectory happening if they acquire Davis.

Where would the Bulls find productive secondary players like Andrew Nembhard and Aaron Nesmith? These are proven scorers with killer instincts who contributed significantly to Indiana's Finals run behind Haliburton and Siakam. Ayo Dosunmu and Tre Jones? I'm sorry, not even close.

Maybe we assume Giddey can peak higher. But what about Davis? His inconsistent health history is alarming. While acquiring him would immediately strengthen Chicago's frontcourt, that boost won't last. What happens when he slumps again due to injury? Everything will look familiar – Play-In mediocrity.

Davis's declining efficiency is concerning. We don't expect him to return to his prime, but last season across the Lakers and Mavericks, he still posted 24.7 points and 11.6 rebounds with a positive 0.5 plus-minus — decent output for a 32-year-old All-Star center at the tail of his prime. This year, everything has dropped: 19.3 points, 9.3 rebounds, and a -5.2 plus-minus in seven games while dealing with a calf strain. I don't know if a falling starship can still carry Chicago on.

The trade itself is problematic. Bleacher Report's Zach Buckley suggested sending Davis to his hometown Bulls for Coby White, Kevin Huerter, Zach Collins, a 2030 first-round pick (top-three protected), and a 2031 first-round pick swap. Does this benefit Chicago? I don't think so. The Bulls would gut their depth and future assets for an aging, injury-prone center.

Even if they acquire AD, do the Bulls have enough talent and roster depth to support a so-called "Giddey-Davis" formula? Don't forget about Coby White's importance. My bigger concern is long-term sustainability. Even if the Bulls intend to rest Davis and hope for a healthier season next year, there are no guarantees. Arturas Karnisovas can wait. The front office can wait. But can Bulls Nation wait?

The Pacers' formula worked because they had elite talent, depth, and timing. The Bulls have none of those advantages. If Karnisovas genuinely believes this path makes sense, good luck, Chicago.

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