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Chicago Bulls: Eastern Conference Favorites?

By Gerald Bourguet

Jan 20, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) dribbles the ball against Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2014; Chicago, IL, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Pau Gasol (16) dribbles the ball against Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Mike DiNovo-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 28, 2014; Dallas, TX, USA; A view of the Chicago Bulls logo during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Bulls at the American Airlines Center. The Bulls defeated the Mavericks 100-91. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

3. Nikola Mirotic Time

The Bulls didn’t get the stretch-4 they wanted in Melo, but European star Nikola Mirotic announced on Twitter that he’d finally be joining Chicago next season. The Bulls have agreed to sign him to a three-year, $17 million deal, and Chicago will certainly enjoy the perimeter shooting he brings to the team. Mirotic shot 46 percent from three-point range this season for Real Madrid and at 6’10”, he’ll prove to be a tough defensive assignment for his ability to spread the floor.

Chicago will pay a little extra for Mirotic since he’s no longer eligible for a rookie contract, but if he turns out to be the extra dimension Chicago’s offense needs, he’ll be well worth it at the mid-level exception. This makes it extremely likely the Bulls will amnesty Boozer before the July 16 deadline and by doing so, wipe out his $17 million from the Bulls’ salary cap situation. Plus, our next guy could serve as a pretty nice mentor until Mirotic is ready to step up.

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