It hasn’t happened yet, but soon, fans of certain teams will start paying more attention to the NBA draft than the standings. For Chicago Bulls supporters, that moment might not arrive until April, given the team’s usual flirtation with the play-in range.
Nonetheless, the coming weeks could play a huge role in determining the Bulls’ future. As it has been well-documented, Chicago has seven players on expiring contracts, meaning its roster could look completely different next season. In the meantime, several of those players could be moved ahead of the February 5 trade deadline.
That’s a lot of “what ifs,” but that’s the NBA.