Despite the star power they have on the roster, the Chicago Bulls failed to make the playoffs this past season. Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic were bounced in the Play-In Tournament, and now, Arturas Karnisovas has some tough decisions to make this summer. He seems determined to run it back, but a rebuild could be the best course of action.
Their Big Three is solid, but nothing the Bulls have shown thus far indicates that they could compete for a championship. And while it may sting to rebuild so soon after their previous one ended, it’s the right decision. At least, that’s what Bleacher Report’s Dan Favale thinks.
In a recent article discussing which middling teams should tank or buy, Favale determined that the Bulls are in desperate need of a rebuild.
“Now’s a good time to start over. Nikola Vučević is a free agent, and Alex Caruso, DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine should all have significant trade value,” Favale wrote. “(Concerns about LaVine’s contract are overblown.)
“The Bulls also have their own 2024 first-rounder. And while they owe another to San Antonio between 2025 and 2027, it never drops below top-eight protection. Retaining that pick is within their control.
“Decisions on Ayo Dosunmu (Early Bird restricted), Coby White (restricted) and Patrick Williams (extension eligible) can go either way. Their futures don’t impede what is now a loooong overdue rebuild.”
The Bulls could get some solid assets in return for their Big Three, making this summer a perfect chance for them to reset the roster and start over.
