News Report: four extended questions the Chicago Bulls need to answer in the 2023-24 season…..

The Chicago Bulls head to training camp in a week, which means the NBA season is just around the corner for a roster that has remained relatively untouched in the offseason.

Ahead of media day and the team’s trip to Nashville for preseason camp, here are four questions the Bulls need to answer in the 2023-24 season.

White grew as a playmaker last year, but the Bulls never entrusted him with the starting role, which often fell to Caruso. But Caruso’s minutes have always been restricted by the effort required for his defensive rigor and his proclivity toward injuries, which kept him from consistently starting. And despite momentarily shining as a point guard replacement in his rookie season, Dosunmu fell out of the starting rotation fairly early in the 2022-23 season.

The Bulls could pick one of these three players to take over permanently this season. They could also look to newly acquired guard Jevon Carter, who previously provided consistency in a secondary rotation role for the Milwaukee Bucks.

Although it’s always ideal to define roles by opening day, the Bulls have plenty of time to work out the point guard position — even if that means making another midseason change — but answering this question is a key step in building the identity of the Bulls offense.

2. Will the Bulls give DeMar DeRozan an extension?

DeMar DeRozan enters the last season of his three-year, $82 million contract this fall, which will force the Bulls to determine whether they want to commit to a long-term future with the star forward. DeRozan is eligible for a four-year extension which could tally approximately $179 million, a pricey commitment for the Bulls to consider.

DeRozan has been named an All-Star in both of his seasons in Chicago. His numbers speak for themselves, averaging 26.2 points, five assists and 4.9 rebounds per game over the past two seasons. And it’s clear what the Bulls get off the court from DeRozan as well — a well-respected professional who welcomes young players into his home for offseason training sessions and uses his wealth of experience to center the locker room culture.

The Bulls have remained committed to DeRozan even when the team as a whole underperformed in the last two seasons, but a four-year extension is the type of decision that will shape the future of the franchise as a whole. This decision isn’t just the most important for this season — it could be one of the most important calls the front office makes for the short-term future of the Bulls.

3. Is Zach LaVine ready for the next step?

If it feels like we’ve been asking this question for years — well, we have.

In the second year of his maximum contract, Zach LaVine will be the star and the key to the Bulls success this season. But will he be able to propel the Bulls back into playoff contention?

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