When the Bulls made the big move for DeMar DeRozan in August, it sent a signal to the rest of the league that they were all-in for the upcoming season. Skeptics were weary of the trade because of DeRozan’s fit in Chicago, while also wondering just how much he had left in the tank.
Fast forward through the first half of the season and the Bulls find themselves at the top of the Eastern Conference with DeRozan in the MVP race. Currently, the Chicago Bulls have the fourth-best odds in the East to win the NBA Finals, at +1600, according to BetUS Sportsbook.
Bulls Injuries Continue, As Does Strong Play
Like every other team in the league, Chicago has dealt with injuries, health and safety protocols, and a fluid schedule. Through it all, they have relied upon the strong play of their top three stars to keep them going in the right direction. Zach LaVine has been just as good as DeRozan over the course of the season and Nikola Vucevic has been tremendous on both ends of…