NBA Primetime ranks Central Division (Chicago at 2)

Chicago Bulls- 42-40 (T-2nd in Central Division)
Chicago will rely heavily on point-guard Derrick Rose to take this young squad to the postseason this year. While they are still a few seasons away from actually becoming a serious contender in the East, they have a decent chance of making it back to the playoffs this season. A healthy Luol Deng and the emergence of Chicago's front-court, consisting of Tyrus Thomas and Joakim Noah (and rookie Taj Gibson), can all contribute in bunches to the Bulls success this season.