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K.C. Johnson: The Bulls are bad, but rebuild can't be judged until LaVine, Dunn and Markkanen play together

It's time to pause amid the current wreckage that is the Bulls these days to remember the most critical detail: This season is all about determining whether the return obtained from the Jimmy Butler trade is the core of a championship contending team.

That's what management said on the eve of training camp. That's the reality when you decide to undertake a full rebuild centered around Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn and Lauri Markkanen.

The current anger and apathy from those who feel that way among the fan base is understandable. It's what happens

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