Sitting at a very good spot in the Eastern Conference standings through the first 25 games of the regular season, second-year head coach Billy Donovan and the Chicago Bulls should be proud of where they’re at. The Bulls are currently riding a four-game winning streak following their big 109-97 home win at the United Center over the Denver Nuggets on Dec. 6.
Through the first 25 games of the regular season, the Bulls are now sporting a record of 17-8. That is good for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. The Bulls do have the most wins in the East right now, though. The Brooklyn Nets technically have the best record by winning percentage in the East at the moment, but they have one fewer win and one fewer loss than the Bulls.
On a separate note, the Bulls do have two wins in two tries over the Nets so far this season, so there is that leg up that they have in this regard.
Chicago Bulls could go for the hardship exemption in the midst of a number of absences
Moreover, the recent issues that the Bulls ran into concern absences due to various injuries and the league’s health and safety protocol. The Bulls are now missing the likes of star shooting guard/forward DeMar DeRozan, point guard Alex Caruso, point guard Coby White, shooting guard/forward Javonte Green, and second-year forward Patrick Williams, among others.
With how many players the Bulls are missing right now, they could technically apply for a hardship exemption to go out and sign a 16th player to add to the rotation. That isn’t the worst idea given the fact that depth concerns could show up in the next few games for the Bulls.
Here’s a brief look into three players the Bulls could sign if they get the hardship exemption.