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Chicago Bulls: 3 reasons Dwyane Wade’s summer matters

By Allana Tachauer

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Dec 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball perations John Paxson (left) and general manager Gar Forman (center) talk with sports writer Sam Smith (right) prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls vice president of basketball perations John Paxson (left) and general manager Gar Forman (center) talk with sports writer Sam Smith (right) prior to a game against the New Orleans Pelicans at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

A new plan for Chicago

It is no secret that the Bulls have had a hard time attracting free agents their way. Despite the draw of Rose and later Butler, it seemed like they were never really seriously considered by any top names. Even though guys like Carmelo Anthony have taken meetings with Chicago’s front office, it always seemed to be more of a courtesy gesture.

That is, until Rondo and Wade came along.

Finally, the front office was able to persuade two superstars in joining the team, even after the Bulls missed the 2016 NBA Playoffs. It was a good look for the franchise and certainly helped boost the morale of the squad itself too.

However, Wade leaving after only a year could certainly work against the organization, especially since he would be walking away from a near $24 million contract. It would undoubtedly send the message that Chicago is not worth fighting for, even with a large amount of money at stake.

That’s not necessarily be a factor in Wade’s decision, but it would certainly be a consequence of it.

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June 27 will be here in a blink of an eye. So will Dwyane Wade stay, or will he go?

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