Chicago Bulls: Individual challenges for each player

Chandler Hutchison: Find an offensive game

Chandler Hutchison was drafted out of Boise State as a 20 point-per-game scorer in his senior season. For some reason, Hutchison was unable to find much offensive success in his rookie season.

Although injuries did prevent him from playing many games and thus slowed his development, Hutchison still has a lot to prove this season as a former first round pick. His ceiling is more than likely nothing more than a bench player in the NBA, but he has all of the physical tools and past resume that point to him being successful as a pro. Health will be a major factor for Hutchison, but hopefully his offensive game has improved with work over the summer.

Kris Dunn: Accept a defensive reserve role

It is probably safe to say at this point that Kris Dunn is a draft bust as a former 5th overall selection by Minnesota. However, this does not mean that he has no future in the NBA. Dunn is still a solid passer and a well above-average defender, so why not accept that and serve a team as a defensive presence?

There is still a place in the NBA for gritty defenders who don’t necessarily have an offensive arsenal, and the same is true for Dunn. He more than likely will not have the opportunity to play this type of role as a Chicago Bull, but Dunn’s career is not necessarily over due to the fact that he was drafted much higher than he should have been.

Ryan Arcidiacono: Compete with Satoransky for the backup point guard spot

Ryan Arcidiacono signed a multi-year deal to remain in Chicago as depth in the backcourt. Arcidiacono spent a considerable amount of time as the team’s starting point guard last season, although his time as the Bulls starter is certainly over. However, Ryan will more than certainly have the opportunity to win the backup point guard position going forward.

Although it would be very unexpected if he were to become the backup point guard this season, it is not irrational to think that he could give Satoransky a run for his money throughout the season by playing good hard minutes every time he is on the floor as he always does.