Why the Miami Heat Might Hold the Key to the Chicago Bulls’ Playoff Curse
For three straight years, the Chicago Bulls have found themselves blocked at the postseason crossroads, falling yet again to the Miami Heat in the NBA Play-In Tournament. It’s almost like a twisted sequel nobody asked for, where every chapter ends the same—and it begs the question: are the Bulls stuck in some kind of basketball Groundhog Day? This season brought high hopes and sweeping roster shakeups—say goodbye to DeMar DeRozan, Alex Caruso got swapped for Josh Giddey, and Zach LaVine moved out the door—ushering in a fresh lineup and a brand-new, up-tempo playstyle loaded with threes. Yet, despite these radical overhauls and the buzz of change, the ending stayed cruelly predictable. For a franchise that’s limped through 11 years without a playoff series win—the longest drought in their history—it’s clear this isn’t just a hiccup. The Bulls need more than tweaks; they need a rebirth to flip the narrative and climb out of the shadows cast by their perennial post-season nemesis. So, what’s next for Chicago? Can they rewrite their fate, or are they doomed to keep flunking the Miami heat check? LEARN MORE
For the third year in a row, the Chicago Bulls have seen their season end in the NBA Play-In Tournament with a loss to the Miami Heat. What does it signal for the franchise?
The Chicago Bulls underwent some drastic changes this season: DeMar DeRozan wasn’t retained, Alex Caruso was traded for Josh Giddey, and Zach LaVine was traded to the Sacramento Kings.
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