Once the Chicago Bulls return to action out of the All-Star Break, they face a critical stretch if the front office and coaching staff still wants any shot at making the playoffs. But trying to contend for a playoff spot seems like a moot point by now. The Bulls made no moves to inch toward playoff contention at the trade deadline and the schedule looks just too difficult and they’re too injured right now to make a spirited run.
Still if this team is able to get healthy and find its groove before the end of the month of February, then all hope is not completely gone to challenge for the eight seed in the Eastern Conference.