Chicago Bulls

Last season: 39-42, lost to Miami in the first round of the play-in tournament.

COACH: Billy Donovan (sixth season with Bulls, 11th season overall, 438-362).

SEASON OPENER: Oct. 22 vs. Detroit.

DEPARTURES: G Lonzo Ball.

ADDITIONS: G/F Isaac Okoro, F Noa Essengue.

BetMGM championship odds: 500-1.

What to expect

The Bulls went 39-42 for the second straight season and got knocked out of the play-in tournament by Miami for the third year in a row. But instead of shaking up the roster, they largely stood pat. Chicago is in a familiar spot, banking on improvement from within after a quiet offseason. The most notable moves were re-signing G Josh Giddey to a four-year contract extension, trading Ball to Cleveland for Okoro and drafting Essengue out of the French Basketball Le

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