Joe Cowley

It might be fun to weigh the “Kerr Effect” and what could have been another path for former Bulls coach Fred Hoiberg, but that doesn’t take away from what Steve Kerr has accomplished in the Bay. Where does that rank him heading into this season, however?

The front office paid a lot of money to keep Coby White and went out in free agency to make sure Jevon Carter had a nice homecoming. With a hole lingering at the starting point guard spot, may the best man win once camp starts.

The critics love to rail on the Madden franchise each season, but EA made obvious attempts to improve the latest version in what turns out to be a very enjoyable gaming experience.

Ball made a visit to Hawks guard Trae Young’s podcast Monday and said that while he will miss the upcoming season, there was a “plan moving forward.”

The Bulls’ front office is hoping that its “Big Three” of DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic will be good enough to carry the day to the postseason. The track record says otherwise. So how valuable could each be on the trade market?

The Bulls will have their hands full with former coach Tom Thibodeau and the Knicks late in the season, facing New York three times over the last six games. And those aren’t the only potential landmines that await.

The Bulls will host the Nets and Magic, but then have tough road games in Toronto and Boston.

It would be great if the Bulls saw a major leap from Coby White, Patrick Williams or even Dalen Terry, but here are five players to watch that aren’t wearing Bulls colors.

DeRozan continued putting actions behind words when it comes to making sure Williams can become everything he’s expected to become, training with the former No. 4 overall pick this offseason. But it’s time for Williams to start proving his supporters right.