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Cleveland Cavaliers: Rajon Rondo for who?

By Matthew Beighle

Dec 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) is defended by Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) is defended by Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) is defended by Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 2, 2016; Chicago, IL, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) is defended by Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 111-105. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Who Would The Cleveland Cavaliers Give Up To Get This Former Elite Guard?

On Saturday, the Chicago Bulls and Fred Hoiberg officially announced that they were going to start Michael Carter-Williams at point guard over Rajón Rondo.

While this might have looked like a meaningless move to try and bring a little shock to the 16-18 Bulls and then revert to Rondo, it is looking more and more like Rondo is going to have a permanent spot on Chicago’s bench especially after all other 12 teammates played in that game.

From Vincent Goodwill at CSN Chicago:

"“Absolutely,” said Rondo when asked if he accomplished enough in the NBA for the Bulls to accommodate him on a trade or some transaction to allow him to seek another team should the benching continue. “Gar (Forman, Bulls GM) and I will have a talk. We’ll talk tonight and go from there. I don’t know if it’s right now, maybe the next 30, 18, 45 minutes. Tonight, before ’17 (the clock strikes midnight).” […] “No, I’m not surprised. Not surprised,” Rondo said. “It’s been a tough season. Certain buttons are being pushed and the Bulls are trying to figure things out.”"

Rondo signed a two-year, $27 million, but only $3 million is guaranteed into the 17-18 season while paves the way for a trade or even a buyout.