2015–16 Chicago Bulls season
The 2015–16 Chicago Bulls season was the 50th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). Fred Hoiberg was selected as the head coach, after the firing of previous head coach Tom Thibodeau.[1]
| 2015–16 Chicago Bulls season | |
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| Head coach | Fred Hoiberg |
| General manager | Gar Forman |
| Arena | United Center |
| Results | |
| Record | 42–40 (.512) |
| Place | Division: 4th (Central) Conference: 9th (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Did not qualify |
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | CSN Chicago WGN WCIU |
| Radio | WMVP |
Jimmy Butler, for the second time was voted to play in the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, which was held in Toronto. However, Butler was unable to play due to injury and replacing him was teammate Pau Gasol.
Derrick Rose played in 66 games this season, the most since his MVP campaign in 2010-11. Following the season, he was traded to the New York Knicks, Joakim Noah signed as a free agent with the Knicks and Gasol signed with the San Antonio Spurs.
The Bulls missed the playoffs for the first time since 2008 and were eliminated from playoff contention by the Detroit Pistons.
Draft picks
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College/Club Team |
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| 1 | 22 | Bobby Portis | PF | United States | Arkansas |
Roster
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Standings
| Central Division | W | L | PCT | GB | Home | Road | Div | GP |
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| c – Cleveland Cavaliers | 57 | 25 | .695 | 0.0 | 33–8 | 24–17 | 8–8 | 82 |
| x – Indiana Pacers | 45 | 37 | .549 | 12.0 | 26–15 | 19–22 | 8–8 | 82 |
| x – Detroit Pistons | 44 | 38 | .537 | 13.0 | 26–15 | 18–23 | 10–6 | 82 |
| Chicago Bulls | 42 | 40 | .512 | 15.0 | 26–15 | 16–25 | 10–6 | 82 |
| Milwaukee Bucks | 33 | 49 | .402 | 24.0 | 23–18 | 10–31 | 4–12 | 82 |
| Eastern Conference | ||||||
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| # | Team | W | L | PCT | GB | GP |
| 1 | c – Cleveland Cavaliers * | 57 | 25 | .695 | – | 82 |
| 2 | y – Toronto Raptors * | 56 | 26 | .683 | 1.0 | 82 |
| 3 | y – Miami Heat * | 48 | 34 | .585 | 9.0 | 82 |
| 4 | x – Atlanta Hawks | 48 | 34 | .585 | 9.0 | 82 |
| 5 | x – Boston Celtics | 48 | 34 | .585 | 9.0 | 82 |
| 6 | x – Charlotte Hornets | 48 | 34 | .585 | 9.0 | 82 |
| 7 | x – Indiana Pacers | 45 | 37 | .549 | 12.0 | 82 |
| 8 | x – Detroit Pistons | 44 | 38 | .537 | 13.0 | 82 |
| 9 | Chicago Bulls | 42 | 40 | .512 | 15.0 | 82 |
| 10 | Washington Wizards | 41 | 41 | .500 | 16.0 | 82 |
| 11 | Orlando Magic | 35 | 47 | .427 | 22.0 | 82 |
| 12 | Milwaukee Bucks | 33 | 49 | .402 | 24.0 | 82 |
| 13 | New York Knicks | 32 | 50 | .390 | 25.0 | 82 |
| 14 | Brooklyn Nets | 21 | 61 | .256 | 36.0 | 82 |
| 15 | Philadelphia 76ers | 10 | 72 | .122 | 47.0 | 82 |
Game log
Preseason
| 2015 pre-season game log Total: 4–4 (Home: 3–2; Road: 1–2) | |
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Preseason: 4–4 (Home: 3–2; Road: 1–2)
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| 2015–16 pre-season schedule | |
Regular season
| 2015–16 game log Total: 42–40 (Home: 26–15; Road: 16–25) | |
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October: 2–1 (Home: 1–0; Road: 1–1)
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November
: 8–4 (Home: 5–1; Road: 3–3)
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December
: 8–7 (Home: 7–4; Road: 1–3)
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January
: 8–8 (Home: 3–4; Road: 5–4)
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February
: 4–8 (Home: 3–2; Road: 1–6)
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March
: 8–9 (Home: 5–3; Road: 3–6)
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April
: 4–3 (Home: 2–1; Road: 2–2)
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| 2015–16 season schedule | |
References
- SELIGMAN, ANDREW. "Chicago Bulls introduce Fred Hoiberg as new coach". Yahoo! News via Associated Press. Associated Press. Retrieved 3 June 2015.
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