Bulls commit to sustainable growth, not quick fixes

Bulls Shift to Sustainable Rebuild After Failed “Win-Now” Gamble

The Pivot
Chicago’s aggressive 2021 roster overhaul – acquiring DeMar DeRozan, Lonzo Ball, and Nikola Vucevic – ultimately fell short. Now, as Sam Smith reports, the franchise has abandoned chasing “spectacular” short-term fixes in favor of organic growth through draft development. Young pieces like Coby White (19.4 PPG), Josh Giddey (triple-double threat), and rookie Matas Buzelis highlight this patient approach.

Developing Core Faces Pivotal Moments

• Patrick Williams acknowledges his inconsistent play but emphasizes team success: “When we’re winning, I’m having fun… You hold the trophy up, everybody gets to hold it up.”
• Lonzo Ball’s status remains unclear – cleared medically but battling chronic wrist pain. His potential return could provide a playoff push boost.

The New Philosophy
“Philadelphia won the offseason; it’s not as valid a route anymore,” Smith notes, capturing Chicago’s revised strategy. While contention may take years, the Bulls finally seem committed to building rather than buying success.