The Bulls have a ton of critical decisions to make once this season comes to a merciful end. It’s clear that the roster that was once heralded as a championship contender needs a serious overhaul.



The problem is that the only way to make big changes to the roster is by making a trade, and that’s something that this management team historically doesn’t do.



The players with guaranteed contracts on the Bulls next year are Derrick Rose, Jimmy Butler, Taj Gibson, Nikola Mirotic, Mike Dunleavy, Doug McDermott, Tony Snell, Bobby Portis, and Justin Holiday. That’s already nine players. Add in a slot for the Bulls’ draft pick and you’re looking at only five roster spots left. The Bulls will probably also retain the services of Cristiano Felicio, who is set to make the minimum on a non-guaranteed deal. Now you’re looking at only four slots for free agents to join the team.



Unless the Bulls make a trade, this means...