NBA: Biggest storyline for each team heading into the second half of 2017-18

BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during he first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
BOSTON, MA - JANUARY 3: LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers looks on during he first quarter against the Boston Celtics at TD Garden on January 3, 2018 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)
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CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 20: Nikola Mirotic #44 and head coach Fred Hoiberg
CHICAGO, IL – DECEMBER 20: Nikola Mirotic #44 and head coach Fred Hoiberg

Chicago Bulls

Sell off the veterans or give this team a shot? 

The Chicago Bulls traded Jimmy Butler last summer for a cast of young prospects, including a draft pick that turned into Lauri Markkanen, Kris Dunn and Zach LaVine. Dunn has been better than expected this season and Markkanen has shown glimpses of greatness. LaVine is expected to make his season debut this weekend.

But the Bulls need to figure out if they should keep the likes of Robin Lopez, Bobby Portis and/or Nikola Mirotic.

Should they sell of their veterans for future draft picks, or should they give this team – with LaVine – a shot at making a run in the up-and-down Eastern Conference?