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Chicago Bulls: 2017-18 NBA season preview

By James D. Tillman III

CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 4: Dwyane Wade #3 and the Chicago Bulls talk in the huddle prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on January 4, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 4: Dwyane Wade #3 and the Chicago Bulls talk in the huddle prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Quicken Loans Arena on January 4, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory copyright notice. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) /
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2017-18 Roster

Ryan Arcidiacono, PG
Antonio Blakeney, SG
Kris Dunn, PG
Cristiano Felicio, PF
Jerian Grant, PG/SG
Justin Holiday, SG
Zach LaVine, SG
Robin Lopez, C
Lauri Markkanen, PF
David Nwaba, PG
Cameron Payne, PG
Quincy Pondexter, SF
Bobby Portis, PF
Diamond Stone, C
Denzel Valentine, SG
Dwyane Wade, SG
Paul Zipser, SF

Offseason Additions

Lauri Markkanen (No. 7 overall pick, Arizona), Ryan Arcidiacono (two-way contract), Antonio Blakeney (two-way contract), David Nwaba (free agent/claimed off waivers, Los Angeles Lakers), Quincy Pondexter (acquired via trade, New Orleans Pelicans), Diamond Stone (free agent, Los Angeles Clippers), Zach LaVine (acquired via trade from Timberwolves), Kris Dunn (acquired via trade from Timberwolves)

Offseason Subtractions

Jimmy Butler (traded to Timberwolves), Rajon Rondo (waived, signed one-year deal with New Orleans Pelicans), Michael Carter-Williams (free agent, signed with Charlotte Hornets), Isaiah Canaan (waived, unsigned)

Quick Thoughts

A year ago, there were several teams that threw big money at veteran players in an attempt to bolster their respective rosters. Rather than go down that road, the Bulls opted to invest in a group of unproven young players who will be vying for playing time at multiple positions.

Although this may make for a competitive training camp, don’t expect this team to resemble anything remotely close to being competitive on a nightly basis. With the lack of talent on the roster, combined with the Windy City not being an ideal destination for marquee free agents, the Bulls are hoping to improve their roster through the draft in the coming years, but even that isn’t a sure thing considering their missteps in this area in recent years.

Whether or not this strategy will pay hug dividends remains to be seen. What is certain, for better or worse, is the Bulls have finally chosen what direction they want to go in, which can be considered a positive, depending upon your perspective.

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