New Year's resolutions for the Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls had a disappointing last year. What can they do to turn things around in 2023?

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As much as the Chicago Bulls are clinging to hope that things will take a turn for the better in the 2022-2023 season, every game that ends with another loss further reinforces what many have thought about this particular squad: the Bulls aren't winning a title anytime soon. With the calendar turning to 2023, what options does Chicago have for this season and the next one? Here are several resolutions that the Bulls need to commit to if they want to turn things around:

Make a trade

As currently constructed, the Bulls have numerous high-priced players with questionable futures with the squad. Although All-Star wingman Zach LaVine recently signed a five-year deal worth over $215 million, the two other members of the Bulls' "Big Three" - big man Nikola Vucevic and shooting guard DeMar DeRozan - have yet to sign long-term deals, leaving the door open for a trade.

Big time players make big time plays.@DeMar_DeRozan | @NBCSBulls pic.twitter.com/jPjct6ArEe

— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 3, 2023

Although the trio has started playing better recently, it's becoming increasingly clear that the Bulls may need to shake things up in order to get back into contention. The team needs to explore the trade market and look for ways to bring in fresh legs and young talent that can make an impact on the court, now and for the years to come.

Improve player development

The Bulls have also been hampered by making questionable draft picks, as evidenced by their recent selection of power forward Patrick Williams. Though just 21 years old, Williams has not been the player that Bulls' brass thought he would be when they selected him fourth overall in the 2020 NBA Draft, ahead of current difference-makers Tyrese Haliburton and Desmond Bane.

Paw kicking off 2023 with a splash.

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— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) January 3, 2023

Still, the Bulls may have a diamond in the rough in Ayo Dosunmu, who has done a solid job of holding down the point guard slot as the team waits for the return of Lonzo Ball. Chicago also has explosive guard Dalen Terry, who the team picked 18th overall in this year's draft. Only time will tell, though, if the Bulls have the patience and the coaching staff to nurture these players into the stars they have the potential to become.