Bulls Have 22 Game To Go: What Should We Hope To See?

"The month of February was a rough one for a team that entered it hovering near .500. But in the grand scheme of things, it was also a meaningful one. This month may not have brought any wins, but it brought a wave of change. The trade deadline kicked off February, and with it, opened the floodgates for the inevitable "sell" and the tank that followed."

"In an ideal world, the Chicago Bulls go 0-22 and lose every game in competitive fashion. But in reality, the Bulls aren't as bad as the month they just had. Injuries, a complete roster turnaround, and strength of schedule all played a part in what we saw in February. However, what we want from Chicago is a losing record bad enough to keep them in a bottom-seven position."

"From there, the Bulls would have a minimum 32% chance of jumping into the top four, better than a 1-in-4 chance. And this shouldn't be too hard to achieve naturally, especially considering the Bulls have the fifth-hardest remaining strength of schedule."

The Chicago Bulls experienced their worst month in franchise history during February, going 0-11 over 28 days and triggering a significant organizational reset. The trade deadline initiated a strategic sell-off and tank, dismantling the roster for future assets. Despite the brutal losing streak, this period represents a necessary course correction for the franchise. With 22 games remaining and the fifth-hardest strength of schedule ahead, the Bulls aim to maintain a bottom-seven record to secure at least a 32% chance of landing a top-four draft pick. While the extreme losing streak was partly driven by injuries and roster turnover, a more modest losing record going forward would still accomplish the organizational goal of improving draft positioning.

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