Exit Survey: 3 offseason goals for the reeling Chicago Bulls

3 offseason goals for the reeling Chicago Bulls: 3. Take solace in their depth

Despite seeing Ball and Caruso, in particular, spend extended time on the treatment table, one real positive to come out of the season was the sneaky depth the Bulls have managed to amass quite quickly.

We have already spoken at length about the key players they will be hoping can lead them to glory in the future, but behind them, there is Coby White, who has played 195 regular-season games for the franchise and is still only 22. Right now, he is an ideal backup to Ball, and the belief is that he will only get better.

The team has high hopes for Williams, too, who also missed a lot of time through injury but could be their big man of the future. He does a little bit of everything and has looked comfortable and assured when healthy and on the court.

Tony Bradley might end up elsewhere, but both he and Williams are also viable trade options at the moment as well. Talking about that treadmill of mediocrity, hoping these young players get better or just trading them for new guys are two ways out of that predicament.

Then there is Ayo Dosunmu, a rookie who is clearly already trusted by the coaching staff in Chicago. He is raw offensively and definitely prone to making mistakes or rushing in certain moments, but defensively, he could be the most ideal fit next to DeRozan and LaVine because of his size and ability to annoy opposing guards and forwards.

If a rebuilding team had those four guys, they would think they were onto something good. None of them look like they’re going to blossom into a superstar (although the potential of Williams really is intriguing), but the Bulls don’t need them to be. If this is the bulk of their second unit next year, they are going to be a problem and will have the ability to absorb some injuries.