The Bulls make an interesting “permanent change”

The Chicago Bulls have been paying a lease for a spot at Lackluster Lane for several years now, and judging by their 8-13 start to the 2024-25 NBA season, it looks like they might extend it again this spring . However, the organization hopes a change in key training locations will allow the team to move on to greener pastures as the campaign progresses.

“The Bulls are now moving their shootarounds from the Advocate Center practice facility to the United Center across the street,” posted Chicago Sports Network’s KC Johnson on sightlines, etc. But this is the first permanent change.”

Is the final piece of the puzzle now in place? Is this struggling franchise in for a turnaround that will remind fans of its glory days? Perhaps the Advocate Center sits on a haunted site that exudes a powerful and disarming energy that lingers into home games (the team is 2-7 at the United Center this year). Seriously, this is good news for the Bulls.

Bulls can benefit from a change in their routine

Without the admittedly somewhat harsh sarcasm, it’s easy to see the positive impact that training at the same location as games are played can have on a squad. Chicago wants to create a comfortable atmosphere for its players that ideally makes home games a real advantage for the future. An admirable fight against the Boston Celtics in an NBA Cup clash on Friday night shows the team is already on the right track.

Nikola Vucevic and record-setting Zach LaVine scored 32 and 29 points, respectively, in the 138-129 loss, complementing the center guard duo’s strong starts. Talen Horton-Tucker provided a spark off the bench, shooting a perfect 4-of-4 from behind the 3-point line. This group has a wealth of offensive talent. If they can establish some defensive discipline (allowing a league-worst 124.2 points per game), a respectable basketball product can certainly emerge.

On the other hand, a similar sentiment has been heard in the city for several years. Undeniable progress is required and the front office is running out of time to make it happen. But at least the Bulls recognize the potential value that lies in this practice move. You have to start somewhere, right?