Chicago Bulls have a fresh start but one problem still remains originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.The Chicago Bulls are entering another attempt to rebuild a franchise that has spent years stuck between competing and starting over. With new leadership, a top draft pick, and a different approach inside the front office, the organization is trying to create a future that lasts.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementBryson Graham arrived in Chicago with a clear goal that the Bulls needed a new approach. After replacing Arturas Karnisovas and Marc Eversley, the 39-year-old executive began changing the front office while preparing for the draft and free agency.The first major moment came in the draft lottery when Chicago moved up five spots to select fourth overall. The Bulls used that pick on North Carolina forward Caleb Wilson, who scored 35 points in his first Summer League game. Graham called the selection “a great foundational piece that’s needed.”The bigger challenge is fixing a franchise that has missed the playoffs in eight of the past nine seasons. Chicago has not reached the NBA Finals since Michael Jordan’s final championship run in 1998, leaving the organization searching for stability.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementGraham believes the answer starts with better collaboration inside the building. “I don’t want to be the smartest guy in the room,” Graham told ESPN while explaining his approach to decision-making.The Bulls also want to balance development with competitiveness. The team added veterans such as Nic Claxton, Norman Powell, and Zach Collins while keeping flexibility through shorter deals.Graham knows the franchise has been here before. Chicago has found lottery success in the past, but turning young talent into a winning team remains the real test. “I do believe an organization can change with good leadership,” Graham said.The Bulls now have a new voice leading the rebuild. The next step is proving that this era will deliver results rather than another false start.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementColts ready to dump once-promising franchise QB as Cowboys emerge in surprise trade buzzJosh Allen earns honor Patrick Mahomes held for yearsJerry Jones could soon face an unexpected Christian Parker problemJerry Jones’ $96 million investment at guard is already paying off according to executives around the leagueNFL coaches admit they were wrong about one part of Lamar Jackson’s game
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