2024-25 Chicago Bulls: Quick Overview

The Chicago Bulls appear poised to overhaul their roster and focus on rebuilding around young talent, following years without significant roster adjustments. After trading away two key offensive and defensive players – DeMar DeRozan (their top offensive weapon) and Alex Caruso (defensive anchor). While their trades may have come after optimal window windows for each, these moves now position the Bulls for youth movement within the organization.
Future prospects now center around guard Josh Giddey, rookie forward Matas Buzelis from this year’s draft (11th overall selection) Coby White and Patrick Williams. Buzelis made an outstanding Summer League performance and should play an instrumental role this season for Chicago; standing 6-foot-8 with rare ball-handling skills at that size for someone his size, Buzelis brings much-needed versatility while his shooting is still developing.
Zach LaVine remains on the roster despite trade rumors and the questionable return of Nikola Vucevic; though their frontcourt looks depleted ahead of season 1, Jalen Smith on an inexpensive deal may provide needed reinforcements for Chicago.

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For 2024-25 season, they boasted an estimated payroll totaling a whopping $174,994,656; placing them 18th among NBA clubs.
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Returning: Zach LaVine, Lonzo Ball, Nikola Vucevic, Coby White, Ayo Dosunmu, Jevon Carter Dalen Terry Julian Phillips Patrick Williams Torrey Craig Adama Sanogo Onuralp Bitim
Additions include Josh Giddey of Oklahoma City, Jalen Smith from Indiana and Chris Duarte from Sacramento as new G League Ignite players as well as Talen Horton-Tucker from Utah (Talen Horton Tucker), EJ Liddell from Phoenix (EJ Liddell) and Kenneth Lofton Jr from Utah – which makes a total of seven.
Departures: DeMar DeRozan of Sacramento; Alex Caruso from Oklahoma City; Andre Drummond from Philadelphia and Javonte Green of New Orleans are scheduled to leave.
Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The young core of Giddey, Buzelis, White and Williams offers versatility and potential, providing the Bulls with a strong foundation going forward. Coach Billy Donovan emphasizes multiple ball handlers on the floor to emulate Oklahoma City Thunder style offense; both Giddey and Buzelis need to improve their shooting but overall potential remains impressive – particularly if Zach LaVine, Vucevic or Ball have solid comeback seasons which might boost performance over expectations!
The Bulls currently possess a depleted frontcourt despite signing Smith, leaving them open against dominant big men who possess inside presence. Shooting inconsistency remains another key concern as LaVine remains off-court dissatisfied and his future with them remains unclear, potentially hampering rebuild. Defensively, losing Alex Caruso leaves an enormous void that guarding elite perimeter players will present challenges against. / Michael Reaves/Getty Images
HoopsHype: 4th in Central Division and 10th in Eastern Conference
ESPN: 4th in Central Division and 12th in Eastern Conference.
HoopsHype calculated an expected win total for eight sportsbooks: FanDuel, Fanatics, BetMGM DraftKings ESPN BET BetRivers Caesars and bet365. To compile their consensus win averages.