Chicago Bulls: 3 reasons Jim Boylen could stick around

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2. The 2021 offseason could be a statement

Piggybacking off the previous point, it would make sense to keep Boylen around one more season because the Bulls likely won’t do much during the 2020 offseason. Chicago won’t have much cash to work with in free agency — at least not enough for someone close to a max deal.

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Next summer, the real change could happen in Chicago. I could see a world where Karnisovas fired Boylen following the 2020-2021 season and quickly brought in a replacement he had been eyeing for a while — think one of the favorites like Ime Udoka or Adrian Griffin, if they’re both still assistants.

To kick off what might be a historical offseason, the Bulls bring in a well-respected, younger and more modern-day brain in their next head coach; a guy who clicks with the players from Day 1. From there, you would have a much bigger shot at landing a free agent prize. If the next Bull’s coach is someone who can get buy-in from his players in a quick manner, then making a free agent pitch becomes much easier.

Next summer, the free agency class could be loaded. Depending on opt-outs, free agency could see an upper tier including LeBron James, Kawhi Leonard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Anthony Davis, Paul George, Rudy Gobert, among others.

Otto Porter’s contract expires, which saves the Bulls $28 million. Lauri Markkanen will be a free agent. Cristiano Felicio’s contract is finally up — yes, you can stand up and rejoice.

The Bulls will have room to potentially add a big name next to Zach LaVine and Coby White, along with a fresh, new head coach. It makes sense to make those big changes next year.

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