Billy Donovan’s Cold Seat, The Problem with Free Agency, Missing Out on Awards, and Other………

Billy Donovan’s Cold Seat, The Problem with Free Agency, Missing Out on Awards, and Other Bullseyes

The Cleveland Cavaliers join the Los Angeles Lakers and Phoenix Suns as playoff clubs with new head coaches next season.

Meanwhile, the Chicago Bulls have replaced a couple of assistant coaches!

I’ll continue to emphasize that I don’t believe Billy Donovan is the primary issue for this organization. He has been given a roster with few defensive options and poor offensive chemistry. There aren’t many NBA coaches who, in my opinion, would have improved the Chicago Bulls’ recent basketball history. Having said that, I believe it speaks much about this organization that other playoff-caliber teams continue to make significant changes while the Bulls merely shift assistants. Why is everyone so relaxed?

Again, I like Donovan, but the fact that he isn’t on the hot seat is astounding. The Bulls’ head coach is as frozen as a block of ice on the team’s sideline. The front management has consistently hesitated to put pressure on Donovan. There have also been no reports of heightened internal expectations for him. He may not be the main issue on this squad, but everyone should be held accountable!

Let us not forget that Arturas Karnisovas lauded his front office at the end-of-season press conference. While he accepted full responsibility for the organization’s lackluster performance, which was excellent and what we had hoped for, you must also be able to bring out the best in those around you. It’s difficult to imagine there isn’t an overwhelming sense of satisfaction throughout the franchise. I suppose a lot of that needs to begin at the top, and we all know Bulls ownership is as devoted as they come.

The Chicago Bulls’ free agent big board should include three names, according to Bleacher Report. Caleb Martin and Buddy Hield made the cut, and I can see how both would help this club. We all know Hield’s shooting would be a pleasant sight on a team with so few high-volume players. Meanwhile, Caleb Martin’s consistent 3-and-D style would greatly improve the Bulls’ wing depth. In isolation, I like both players, but how much can we say they would improve this team?

That is indeed the major issue with this Bulls team’s current situation. They need more than simply one above-average rotation guy. If they can sign both Hield and Martin, as well as a rim-protecting backup center, we’ll be one step closer to having a legitimately better club. But, the truth is, that will not happen. They have a limited amount of money to spend this offseason, and we know they will do everything they can to avoid paying the luxury tax. Free agency is not going to solve this team’s issues. I hope Arturas Karnisovas recognizes this.

The Bulls have every reason to be considering next year’s draft pick. While this year’s draft is regarded as one of the most uninspiring in the last decade, next year’s round is already earning praise. Cooper Flagg will also be at the top of everyone’s lists, since he has true superstar potential. If the Bulls’ pick falls below the top ten, the San Antonio Spurs will get it. Is another push at a No. 8 seed really worth giving up a lottery choice in a deep draft?

The NBA finally unveiled the All-NBA selections on Wednesday night. Of course, the Chicago Bulls received no distinction, leaving Alex Caruso as the lone player to win an end-of-season honor. He was selected the Hustle Player of the Year and made the All-Defensive Second Team.