To begin on a positive note: The Chicago Bulls were one of the best second-half teams in the NBA last season. Unfortunately -- because there's always a "but" when it comes to this organization -- they needed to be one of the best second-half teams in the NBA because they were one of the worst first-half teams; a trend that has painfully continued through a pair of exhibition contests.
Yes, it's only preseason, but it's not a great sign when a roster that's nearly identical to the prior year has nearly identical problems right out of the gate.