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Seven things I would have done differently in starting the Chicago Bulls rebuild

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Will Gottlieb
July 10, 2024
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Jan 13, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Josh Giddey (3) drives to the basket past Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine (8) during the second half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Bulls are finally changing course.
This is objectively a good thing. It was past time to move towards the next iteration of this team. I don't want to crush the team because overall, I like the direction things are heading.
Still, the execution leaves a lot to be desired and there are a handful of things I would have done differently.
While I benefit from hindsight, I don't have all the information about the available options. With that in mind, here's how I would have managed this rebuilding process compared to what actually happened.
The Timeline
First and foremost, this whole thing should have been dismantled a year and a half ago, if not sooner. It was obvious then that the...

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