If the Chicago Bulls’ dreams were to come true this upcoming offseason, all five of these stars would be up for grabs during 2017 NBA Free Agency.
At this moment, the Chicago Bulls are still trying to bounce back from a midseason meltdown. Inner turmoil tore apart any semblance of chemistry this team had, but there appears to be a brighter future ahead for one of the NBA’s most storied franchises.
Even if they don’t make the playoffs in 2017 (a real possibility), the Bulls could be in for a big offseason. They should have a decent amount of cap space to work with, and there are a number of tantalizing talents set to be available during 2017 NBA Free Agency. That’s where these dream scenarios enter the mix.
It’s not often big names change teams during free agency. However, as we saw with Kevin Durant last year, crazy things can happen in the NBA. So why not imagine a situation in which the Bulls find themselves a new superstar when July rolls around? It’s not like they’re in an undesirable market like Milwaukee or Oklahoma City…
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With that in mind, let’s take a look at five “dream” targets for Chicago duriing 2017 NBA Free Agency. Remember that these are hypothetical (and unlikely) options for the Bulls, but that doesn’t mean they’re completely impossible. It’s not like anyone saw the New Orleans Pelicans teaming up Anthony Davis and DeMarcus Cousins before the trade deadline.