NBA Trade Rumors: Chicago Bulls to trade Taj Gibson to Toronto Raptors in exchange for Patrick Patterson? The latest NBA trade rumors suggest that the Toronto Raptors are looking to fortify the team's frontcourt. The Raptors are showing interest with the Chicago Bulls' power forward Taj Gibson.

According to Sports Illustrated, the Toronto Raptors are trying to acquire Taj Gibson of the Chicago Bulls. Certainly, it is the right time for the Raptors to trade a player like Gibson as the team is already weak on their center ever since Jonas Valanciunas has been undergoing treatment for hand injury.

The trade would not be a perfect exchange, if it happens. However, Gibson would be an advantage for the Raptors.

A report from Real GM says that a straight deal is possible with Gibson's trade in exchange for power forward Patrick Patterson. Patterson is not expert in defending at the post even though he is talented in stretching the defense.

However, this would not impact the Bulls even if they get Patterson in exchange for Gibson, as the team has in charge players such as Pau Gasol and Joakim Noah.

YIBADA stated that there is possibility that the Toronto Raptors might consider this trade before the closing date if other Eastern Conference teams carry on to "climb up the league standings."