September 23rd: In the 2024-25 season, the Chicago Bulls finished 10th in the Eastern Conference with a record of 39 wins and 43 losses. They were eliminated in the playoffs again, failing to make the playoffs for the third consecutive year. However, in the final stages of the season, the team won 15 of their final 20 games, showcasing their potential and leaving hope for the future.

With Zach LaVine 's mid-season trade to the Sacramento Kings, the team completely abandoned its old ways and instead built a new roster centered around a young core of Josh Giedy , Matas Buzelis , and Coby White . Management kept a relatively low profile during the offseason, acquiring defensive talent Isaac Okoro via trade and drafting Noah Essenger and Lachlan Olbrich .

As for the core lineup, White, Nikola Vucevic , Kevin Huerter , and Ayo Dosunmu are all under contract. The team re-signed Tre Jones and, after lengthy negotiations, finally reached a four-year extension with Gideon.

White exploded last season, averaging 20.4 points per game and setting career highs in several categories, and he took on the offensive lead in the final stages of the season. Buzelis, on the other hand, gained a stable starting role after LaVine's departure, showing potential with his length and shooting.

With Billy Donovan being inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, the Bulls will rely on a group of young core players aged 25 and under under his guidance in the new season to try to break the playoff curse and regain their playoff glory.