What We Learned from Week 1 of Chicago Bulls Camp

October 7th, 2014 by John Wilmes Leave a reply »

CHICAGO — The first week of Chicago Bulls training camp is in the books, and there’s no shortage of intrigue at the Advocate Center—the team’s new practice facility, a short walk east from the United Center.

Derrick Rose’s return to NBA action has long been the dominant storyline in Bulls land, but it was only one thread in a competing sea of developments through the beginning of October.

Fans and analysts alike are just as curious about rookies Nikola Mirotic and Doug McDermott, as well as Jimmy Butler’s ongoing contract talks. We were also reminded of a sneaky summer happening: Joakim Noah’s first knee surgery.

 

Will Jimmy Butler Re-Sign by the Deadline?

If Butler and the Bulls can’t reach an agreement to extend the shooting guard’s contract by the end of the month, he’ll end up a restricted free agent in July 2015. This past summer’s Chandler Parsons saga should tell Bulls fans one thing loudly and clearly: We don’t want this to happen.



If the two sides can’t reach an agreement, t ...

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