Chicago Bulls: 3 candidates for a breakout season in 2018-19

The Chicago Bulls have assembled a roster full of young talent. The next step in the rebuilding process is cultivating that talent into a playoff-caliber unit. Here are three players primed for a breakout year in 2018-19.

As the 2018-19 NBA season nears, the Chicago Bulls have made some solid strides in rebuilding their roster. The jury (fans on Twitter) is clearly still deliberating as to whether the roster moves the front office made warrant excitement for the upcoming season.

While some fans are ready to pencil the Bulls into the Eastern Conference playoffs, this roster is still in development mode. Lauri Markkanen is entering his second season, looking to build off a strong rookie season. His development is key to the success of the entire organization.

Jabari Parker and Zach LaVine are looking for a full season of production after recovering from ACL injuries. Wendell Carter Jr. is poised to man the middle for years to come, especially after his showing in NBA Summer League in July.

How close is Chicago to getting back into playoff contention? It depends on whether their young talent is ready to stand out this season. Here are three candidates ready to breakout in the Windy City in 2018-19.