Pippen Ain’t Easy roundtable: Where do the Chicago Bulls go from here?

Jan 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) works out prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) works out prior to the game against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Fred Hoiberg, head coach, Chicago Bulls
CHICAGO, IL – MARCH 24: Head coach Fred Hoiberg of the Chicago Bulls questions a call during a game against the Philadelphia 76ers at the United Center on March 24, 2017 in Chicago, Illinois. The 76ers defeated the Bulls 117-107. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images) /

MW: Oh, one more question, guys. How many games do the 2017-18 Chicago Bulls win this season?

DB: 23.

DC: I love this question. Tom Haberstroh of ESPN had them as what, a 10-win team without Butler last year? They definitely win more than 10 games, but the days of 40+ wins are, for now, a thing of the past. They might break 30, but I would honestly hope they drop further. I’ll go ahead and put them at 29.

BH: 25.

IK: With free agency not even starting for a few days, it’s too early to tell how many games the Bulls will win next year. If i’d wager a guess, I’d say they’d be a bottom 5 team and no more than 30 wins. Come and ask the same question again July 15th.

WL: If they can clear Wade and Rondo, we’re looking at about 22, but with the veterans, we’re looking at roughly 30-35. However, if Wade and Rondo stay, we’re looking at something of the Knicks puke-a-thon we were subjected to all of last season with Rose and Melo. That, for some reason, seems to be more of the GarPax methodology.

MP: The Chicago Bulls will win 27 games in the 2017-18 season, ultimately giving them the fourth pick in the 2018 NBA Draft.

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RP: Wins and losses are social constructs. What really constitutes a victory? Could it be substantial playing time for Jerian Grant? Could it mean playing Nikola Mirotic at his natural position? Could it mean firing Paxson and Forman? 25 wins, tops.

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