Seeing as it got him paid over $8 million a year to do it, I don't think he's the most upset guy in the world to be coming off the bench... And you're confusing starting with playing time. He's still getting 29 mpg off the bench, which is a ton, and the most in his career. I don't think PT is an issue, and I doubt it becomes one unless Mirotic comes over and starts putting up MVP-like numbers, which probably won't happen. Plus, Taj has proven to be more than capable of playing the 5 for stretches. There's enough PT to go around.
Im just saying for the money. I'd rather have Taj and a MLE at PF. The savings would be like 10 million is cap space. Which gets you better at SG, PG and back-up center.
Heres ten million dollars.... Can you do better then Hinrich, Nas & DJ Augustine ? Most of the Bulls get around 30 minutes a game, its what some do with their minutes thats the problem. Great defense but cant score 100 points most nights. = .500 basketball.