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Once the NBA trade deadline has passed, potential playoff contenders around the NBA can then turn their attention to the buyout market to try and strengthen the rest of their rotation. And while it’s hard to tell at the moment what approach the Chicago Bulls new front office regime will take at the looming March 25 trade deadline, we do know this team is currently within striking distance of a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Entering a key matchup with the former employee of the Bulls first-year head coach Billy Donovan at home at the United Center on the night of March 16, this team carries a record of 17-20.