The Bulls' additions of Dwyane Wade, Rajon Rondo, Michael Carter-Williams and Robin Lopez to their roster was supposed to equate in quite a few wins this season — and perhaps result in a high seed when the NBA Playoffs rolled around. But the Bulls' play has been anything but stellar.
The Bulls are below .500 following Friday's 111-101 loss to the Pacers and are fighting to stay in the playoff hunt, leaving ownership to question coaching and front office positions in Chicago.
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According to ESPN, the Bulls’ largely disappointing play in December (6-10), after falling short of the postseason last year, has put Hoiberg on the hot seat.
But is it really all Hoiberg's fault? General manager Gar Forman and vice president of basketball operations John Paxson have created an overpriced team with very little offensive chemistry and sub-par draft picks to build off of.
Although sources told ESPN the Bulls are concerned with the team's responsiveness to its young coach, Hoiberg's tenure in Chicago may be protected by his five-year contract, valued in the $25 million range.