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Chicago Bulls: 3 goals for the 2019 NBA offseason

By James Gilmore

MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 23: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum on March 23, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. Minnesota won 112-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
MEMPHIS, TN - MARCH 23: Mike Conley #11 of the Memphis Grizzlies looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at FedExForum on March 23, 2019 in Memphis, Tennessee. Minnesota won 112-99. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using the photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images) /
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2. Get help for Jim Boylen

The disappointment probably hasn’t worn off for most fans, but the fact that Jim Boylen is the permanent head coach is starting to settle in. For some reason, GarPax really like their new head coach, despite his 17-41 record this past season.

He’s here for the foreseeable future, or until they tire of his methods (hey, it’s happened with all of Paxson’s other hires thus far).

In 2018-19, the Chicago Bulls were 30th in made 3-point field goals, 27th in 3-point attempts, 28th in 2-point field goal percentage, 25th in free throws made, 26th in free throw attempts and 30th in offensive rebounding. Finally, Chicago had a 104.8 offensive rating, good for 29th in the league.

Defensively, it didn’t get much better. The Bulls were 27th in field goal percentage, allowing opponents to shoot 47.3 percent. Opponents shot 36.5 percent from long range, ranking the Bulls 26th in the league. Teams shot 53.7 percent from 2-point range.

So to recap, the Bulls struggled to score, and struggled to stop anyone in 2018-19. These stats aren’t surprising considering their 22-60 record.

Since Boylen is the guy, the best the Bulls can do for him is solidify a strong staff to surround him. They recently hired Chris Fleming from the Brooklyn Nets to be Boylen’s lead assistant. He comes with strong reviews and should give the Bulls a solid voice on the bench.

Texas Tech’s Mark Adams flirted with a move to Chicago to head up the defense, but decided to remain as an assistant for the Red Raiders. It’s unclear who now may be targeted for this role as of yet. Former Houston Rocket assistant Jeff Bzdelik could be an option for the Bulls.

One thing is abundantly clear in Chicago: If Jim Boylen is going to be successful as an NBA head coach, he’s going to need help.

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