The Chicago Bulls are currently at a crossroads, mirroring their 18-21 record from last season. As the February 6 trade deadline approaches, the front office's inactivity could lead the team back to mediocrity in a competitive NBA landscape.

With a crucial need to place in the top ten to protect their first-round draft pick from the San Antonio Spurs, the Bulls face fierce competition from teams intentionally tanking for the stacked 2025 draft class. The pressure is on executive vice president Arturas Karnisovas to navigate this precarious situation, especially as the team strives for a top-four draft position.