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K.C. Johnson: The NBA is all about stars. Do the Bulls have one?

CHICAGO - If the Bulls wanted, they could trot out an opening night lineup of Kris Dunn, Zach LaVine, Chandler Hutchison, Lauri Markkanen and Wendell Carter Jr.

Time, training camp and the talents of Robin Lopez and Justin Holiday will tell. But the point is: The Bulls now have five young pieces covering each position - four from the Jimmy Butler trade and one from dealing Nikola Mirotic - and projected maximum salary-cap space for either this summer or next.

Unlike last season, the Bulls will be trying to

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