In an anticlimactic finish, the Bulls failed to ship off Tony Snell and Pau Gasol despite the rumors heating up. There wasn’t much interest in Tony Snell around the league besides the Kings, according to the Chicago Tribune. However, reports say the Clippers and Bulls were in serious talks in a deal that packaged Tony Snell.
“The Clippers also discussed a Wilcox for Tony Snell deal that would have also cost Doc Rivers a second round pick.” Orange County Register
The Clippers were looking for a swap of CJ Wilcox for Tony Snell, but the Bulls wanted a second round pick in return. The Clippers weren’t prepared to lose a young player and draft pick for Tony Snell.