The Chicago Bulls hold two picks in the first round of the 2018 NBA Draft. A strong case can be made for one of them being a small forward. By this point, Chicago Bulls fans are more ready for the 2018 NBA Draft than they ever could be. The truth is, the Bulls are a team in full-on rebuilding mode and have just a few reasons to be excited for the immediate future. Chicago won’t be a championship contender for quite some time, and may have a slim chance to compete for the playoffs in 2018-2019 depending on how the offseason shakes out. But, for now, they are just a lottery team trying their best to improve in a way that sets them up for future success. There are certainly pieces in place for the Bulls to build around, now it’s up to the front office to keep them intact. Lauri Markkanen was a great pick last year at no. 7. Maybe they can strike gold again at the same spot this year? Bobby Portis is definitely a guy the Bulls need to keep around, as he is the centerpiece of that bench group going forward. If Zach LaVine returns, he’ll be yet another young piece for the team to build around as well. Depending on whether or not Kris Dunn hangs around — check the recent reports — he could also be part of the youth movement heading into the coming years. With all of these guys mentioned, one of the only positions that doesn’t quite get the attention is at the other wing spot. Markkanen and Portis are two solid front court pieces. LaVine and Dunn both man the back court. Aside from those future building blocks, there isn’t much to be excited about, and that is a problem. So, should the Bulls draft a guy to fill in at small forward? Short answer: Yes. But, let’s dive a little deeper. Here are a few reasons why the Bulls must secure a small forward with one of their two picks in the draft.<doc-sep>The 2018 NBA Draft is just one week away, and its still a complete toss up as to who the Chicago Bulls will pick with the seventh-overall pick. Here is every reason why that pick should be Trae Young. Am I high on Trae Young? To put it lightly, yes. Not only do I think Young is the best possible pick for the Chicago Bulls (and we’ll get to that later), but I believe that Young has the potential to be top name from this draft class by the time it’s all said and done. That’s not a knock against anyone else in the draft. I just really, truly believe that Young has superstar potential, and that if given the right situation and system, Young can tap that potential and be a franchise player for several years in the NBA. Hopefully that team will be the Bulls. The Bulls haven’t had a franchise point guard since Derrick Rose‘s glory years, and current have a serious lack of star power, even for a rebuilding team. Are there other holes for the Bulls to fill? Of course. The Bulls could, and probably should, go with a forward such as Michael Porter Jr., or could just decide to go with the best player available, depending on who they believe fits that label. While there typically aren’t ever any surefire mock picks until a few days up to the draft, the Bulls have been rumored to take several different players, ranging from Mo Bamba, Porter, Young or Kevin Knox. We’ll find out who the newest member of the Chicago Bulls is on June 21st, but until then, here is every reason why the Bulls should select Oklahoma point guard Trae Young.<doc-sep>
The Chicago Bulls may end up locking down Zach LaVine, but that should not stop them from drafting a shooting guard this year. The 2018 NBA Draft is less than a week away, Chicago Bulls fans. With the draft approaching quickly, all eyes will be on the Bulls brass to try and figure out just what they are going to do Thursday night. Which positions do John Paxson and Gar Forman decide to address, and just how aggressive will they be in doing so? Will we see some draft day trades like in years’ past? One thing we know for sure is that this year’s draft night should have a lot to like about it, with the Bulls boasting two first-round picks. With all of the focus on guys at the top like Michael Porter Jr., Mo Bamba, Trae Young and the guys likely to go ahead of them, one particular position seems to be completely ignored when talking about the Bulls and their draft needs. Shooting guard. But, why? The Bulls have Zach LaVine and apparently are set to match any other offer, so why worry about the two guard spot? Oh, there are plenty of good reasons, believe me — LaVine being part of the conversation. I am here to convince you why the Bulls should indeed draft a shooting guard. Maybe not at no. 7 overall, but the Bulls should absolutely try and grab the best-available two guard at no. 22. Once again, why? Well, here we go.