2nd in Central Division
4th in Eastern Conference
48-34 W-L Record
Team Leaders
Points: D.J. Augustin (14.9)
Rebounds: Joakim Noah (11.3)
Assists: Joakim Noah (5.4)
Steals: Jimmy Butler (1.9)
Blocks: Joakim Noah (1.5)
Team Statistics
Points: 93.7 (30th)
Rebounds: 44.1 (10th)
Assists: 22.7 (10th)
Points Allowed: 91.8 (1st)
Depth Chart
PG: Kirk Hinrich, D.J. Augustin, Mike James, Derrick Rose (IL)
SG: Jimmy Butler, Ronnie Brewer, Jimmer Fredette
SF: Mike Dunleavy, Tony Snell
PF: Carlos Boozer, Taj Gibson, Lou Amundson
C: Joakim Noah, Nazr Mohammed, Greg Smith
Financial Breakdown
Under Contract: Lou Amundson ($1,310,286), Carlos Boozer ($16,800,000), Ronnie Brewer ($1,310,286), Jimmy Butler ($2,008,748), Mike Dunleavy ($3,326,235), Taj Gibson ($8,000,000), Mike James ($1,448,490), Joakim Noah ($12,200,000), Derrick Rose ($18,862,876), Greg Smith ($948,163), Tony Snell ($1,472,400)
Free Agents: D.J. Augustin (Unrestricted), Jimmer Fredette (Unrestricted) , Kirk Hinrich (Unrestricted), Nazr Mohammed (Unrestricted)
Projected Cap Space: None (Approximately $4.4 million over salary cap)
Draft Picks
First Round: 16th overall (From Charlotte), 19th overall
Second Round: 49th overall
Team Needs
Scoring/Outside Shooting
The Bulls led the league in points allowed, but finished dead last in points. In simpler words, Chicago's defense was top notch while their offense was a disaster. With Tom Thibodeau at the helm, the Bulls have organically produced and developed players who play good team defense. The one major need that must be addressed this offseason is adding a scorer who can stretch the floor and create matchup problems. With no cap space this summer, the Bulls are mainly limited to the draft or through a trade.
Backup Big Man
This year, Taj Gibson assumed a larger role and looks primed to move into the starting lineup for next season. With that being said, Chicago's backup big man rotation will be extremely thin as Nazr Mohammed will be a free agent, Lou Amundson is on a non-guaranteed contract (could be used as trade bait), and Carlos Boozer is a potential amnesty candidate. Chicago's system is centered upon defense and they will need a backup rim protective big to give Joakim Noah a breather.
Keepers & Draft/Free Agent/Trade Targets
D.J. Augustin
After being waived by the Toronto Raptors, Augustin was picked up by the Chicago Bulls. The absence of Derrick Rose and injuries to Kirk Hinrich paved the way for Augustin to emerge as an unexpected surprise pacing the Bulls at 14.9 points per game. With Rose returning next season and Hinrich also a free agent, the Bulls should prioritize resigning Augustin who provided excellent offensive production off the bench. As a lethal three point shooter, Augustin gives Chicago a distributor and scoring weapon. Chicago should be able to afford the 6-year guard with the Mid-Level Exception.
Nik Stauskas
Nik Stauskas
James Young
Patty Mills
Patty Mills performed exceptionally well during The NBA Finals and he will certainly be due for a huge raise this summer. Per 36 mins, he averaged 19.5 points, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals during the regular season. In the playoffs, Mills was on fire from downtown and served as a scoring punch off the bench. If the Bulls cannot retain D.J. Augustin, Mills would be a viable option who could be a "Nate Robinson" type of player for Chicago.
Patty Mills performed exceptionally well during The NBA Finals and he will certainly be due for a huge raise this summer. Per 36 mins, he averaged 19.5 points, 3.5 assists and 1.6 steals during the regular season. In the playoffs, Mills was on fire from downtown and served as a scoring punch off the bench. If the Bulls cannot retain D.J. Augustin, Mills would be a viable option who could be a "Nate Robinson" type of player for Chicago.
Emeka Okafor
Greg Stiemsma
Another big man who can provide rim protection and shot blocking is Greg Stiemsma. Stiemsma was released by the Pelicans late-season and had a sub-par statistical season. If he can display similar potential in his first NBA season, the Bulls would be getting a steal for a cheap option at backup center at the minimum contract.
Arron Afflalo
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