The Bulls will have to make some moves in order to rectify the team, and find the solution down low. Kirk Hinrich's contract is a massive roadblock for the Bulls, since he just completed the first year of his hefty new contract, and had his worst season.
Ben Gordon declined a tender from the Bulls before the season, and is undersized for a two guard. Larry Hughes also has a lot of weight in regards to his contract, so he will be hard to move.
Ultimately, John Paxson will have to work his GM magic, but none of us know what that looks like since Pax hasn't made a big deal except getting rid of the nuisance he brought, Ben Wallace.
The Bulls could aim to package Hinrich, Gordon, another player such as Tyrus Thomas or Andres Nocioni, along with a future draft pick to the Clippers, for Elton Brand and another contract. Brand would give the bulls a formidable low-post player, and along with Drew Gooden and Luol Deng would make a solid front court.
The backcourt will consist of Derrick Rose and Thabo Sefolosha while the reserves will be headlined by Thomas/Nocioni, Joakim Noah, Aaron Gray, and others. It might be far-fetched, but you have to keep in mind this is the same league where Memphis donated Pau Gasol to the Lakers.
If Paxson decides not to make any big moves, and selects Rose, you have to still expect that Kirk Hinrich is gone, and Ben Gordon might be following. The roster could be as follows: Gooden, Noah, Thomas, Deng, Rose, Nocioni, Hughes, Gray, and Sefolosha—a team that could be ready to contend within a year or two.
As for the head coach, I don't know why they are waiting, but Avery Johnson would be a good fit. I'll see you guys in June...let the workouts begin!
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