As the Chicago Bulls continue to tank down the Eastern Conference standings, it does seem as if a complete rebuild of the roster is probably in the best interest of the franchise at this point. However, at least for now, it doesn’t appear as if Chicago is 100 percent ready to pivot in that direction – especially if the recent reporting surrounding this team is accurate. And that could end up being a huge miscalculation by the team.
According to NBA insider John Hollinger, the Bulls had a firm offer for a first-round pick (and salary) on the table in exchange for Lonzo Ball ahead of the trade deadline. However, they declined it and, instead, doubled down by giving Ball a two-year contract extension. It’s certainly a bold move but you can’t help but wonder if this is one of those situations that Chicago will end up regretting in a few months
Why the Chicago Bulls keep making the same mistake
In fairness to the Bulls, this deal likely broke down because they didn’t want to take on that future money. However, considering where the Bulls are in their build as a team, that should not be a deal-breaker when they could get future draft compensation. The reason why the Bulls keep making the same mistake over and over again is largely because this is a team that doesn’t realize they are in desperate need of a rebuild.
