NBA Power Rankings: 2017-18 Season opening edition

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25. Chicago Bulls

For some odd reason, Chicago Bulls management didn’t think that Jimmy Butler was a good enough of a star to build around. Thus, they elected to move him at the NBA Trade Deadline for a pack of cigarettes. Technically, it wasn’t that, but you get the drift.

At the same time, having Dwyane Wade on the roster simply didn’t make sense if the team was already moving forward without Butler. So, they bought him out.

Chicago now has a roster full of no-names and potential. Question is, can Fred Hoiberg put it all together now?

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