Chicago Bulls: 5 biggest questions from 2016-17 season

Will Dwyane Wade return next season?

One of the biggest offseason headlines from a year ago was Dwyane Wade returning home and playing for the team he rooted for during his childhood. Depending on your perspective, Wade played reasonably well for the Bulls during the 2016-17 campaign.

While Wade did sit out 22 games, his numbers (18.3 points, 4.5 rebounds and 3.8 assists per contest) were comparable to what we saw during his final season with the Miami Heat (19.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 4.6 assists per game).

Sure, his addition didn’t transform the Bulls into a conference powerhouse. At the same time, he did provide the Bulls with another player who is still capable of taking over games down the stretch, even in the latter stages of his career.

In light of a mediocre season, the question is: Will Wade opt to return to the Bulls next season?

"“A lot of it depends on the whole big picture. Not just one piece,” Wade said, via the Chicago Sun-Times. “Jimmy’s a big piece, but it’s a big picture as an organization. Just want to make sure we’re all on the same page. “I don’t have to think about it right now. I’ve got at least a month before my mind starts going there. I’m just going to get away and let my hair grow a little bit, get a tan.”"

Based on those comments, it doesn’t sound like Wade is in much of a hurry to make a decision one way or the other. Considering there won’t be a lot of suitors willing to offer him a huge payday, it’s a safe to presume that Wade will return for another season.