With Derrick Rose set for knee surgery and potentially missing the remainder of the season, the Chicago Bulls could be more inclined to trade Luol Deng.

The Bulls and Deng tabled extension talks in September and he is set to become an unrestricted free agent this offseason. 

Despite the protestations from Tom Thibodeau, the Bulls appear prepared to let Deng walk if he were to remain with the club past the deadline. The Bulls are anticipating an extension for Jimmy Butler.