Preseason NBA Power Rankings: Philadelphia 76ers look like Eastern Elite

25. Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls look like they may be fun to watch for the first time in quite some time, even if it doesn’t translate to a big uptick in the wins column.

After surprisingly winning the Jimmy Butler trade thanks to the emergence of Lauri Markkanen as a legitimately talented stretch four big man, the team doubled-down on the frontcourt and added to supremely talented players, oft-injured former second overall pick Jabari Parker and Duke center Wendell Carter Jr.

However, their backcourt still remains a pretty big question mark.

After making the, shall we say, questionable decision to match the Sacramento Kings offer sheet to Zach LaVine, locking him in on a four-year, $80 million deal, the balls now have a shooting guard who can’t play defense coming off of a major injury and a point guard, in Kris Dunn, who can’t shoot.

A confusing combo to say the least.

If LaVine can actually find a way to his previous do-it-all, score the rock at will offensive form, then the ‘Baby Bulls’ and Fred Hoiberg may have a chance to make something happen, but it would appear that they’re a guard away from being even close to contention in the Eastern Conference.