The Latest Breaking News from Alex Caruso

Not only is the former North Carolina product up for an extension on his rookie contract, but has also been swirling around in trade rumors since last season. The Bulls front office has to start making decision.

There were some shaky moments for the Bulls in the preseason opener Tuesday, especially defensively. But one question — who will be the starter for an injured Lonzo Ball? — was answered in the loss, at least for now. It’s Dosunmu.

Caruso wanted to honor the late Bill Russell, who died in July, by no longer wearing No. 6. But the NBA said no because his Bulls uniform sold too well.

The Bulls guard will wear No. 6 for at least one more season in honor of Russell.

Artūras Karnišovas took a calculated risk in the summer when he decided the Chicago Bulls roster needed only a little tweaking.

“Continuity” was the buzzword for the Bulls front office and the players, and while there is something said about letting this group grow together, there’s also a reality that the organization might be trying to ignore.

The cleanup was vast for executive vice president of basketball operations Arturas Karnisovas and general manager Marc Eversley when they first took over the front office, but with fall camp about to start next week for year three, the expectations have been raised and results need to be seen.

When healthy, the Bulls have one of the best defensive backcourts in the league.

The second-round pick out of Illinois displayed his defensive chops during his rookie campaign.