Bulls must exploit Knicks' desperation and rescue former first-round pick

Nov 18, 2024; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Pacome Dadiet (4) during the third quarter against the Washington Wizards at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images | Brad Penner-Imagn ImagesThe Chicago Bulls need to take advantage of the New York Knicks' self-inflicted roster crisis and trade for 2024 first-round pick Pacôme Dadiet.

Bulls' executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas continues to repeat the "building while competing" mantra. (Which sounds similar to a "make the Play-In Tournament and cross your fingers" or "keep straddling the mediocrity line" chant.)

There are some pieces in place for Chicago to accomplish both,…