Chicago Bulls

Vegas Over/Under: 21.5

The Record Projection: 20-62 of fromal The Bet: Under with marginal confidence Yes, our record projections only have the Chicago Bulls hitting the below by 1.5 games. They boast lots of young talents who could break out in expeditious fashion, if Zach LaVine yields from his ACL injury to average 20 points per game or Lauri Markkanen immediately proves he belongs in an NBA starting lineup. One of the point guards could even turn into a valid advantage and make everybody’s lives easier.
However, the Dwyane Wade problem continues.
The prediction that Chicago and these teenagers will break apart relies on Wade with the team; he on the roster. No matter how far he has declined since his prime years with the Miami Heat, he’s still a rather valuable player who might function as the Bulls’ leading contributor while the kids develop.
And making it even more troubling that the 35-year-old may be gone.
ESPN.com’s Nick Friedell clarified that a buyout is”inevitable” during an appearance on The Jump, and we have seen the 2-guard inform TMZ Sports he’ll be having dinner with LeBron James, at which he will presumably discuss joining the Cleveland Cavaliers later in year.
Hassan Whiteside is getting in on the action and recruitment the future Hall of Famer back to the Miami Heat, Too.
Wade won’t last a full season with the Bulls, making this thin team.

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