The Chicago Bulls officially announce their new D-league team that will debut next season. The new team will play in the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates. The concept behind the addition of the new D-league team is to help the growth of the rookies by placing them in D-league games on a nightly basis, but they’d be practicing with the team on a daily basis. The rookies wouldn’t be stuck on the bench, they’d have the chance to grow.
It’s official! D-League play coming to the @Sears_Centre Arena in 2016! Welcome @chicagobulls ! pic.twitter.com/Z3sRP5OR8B
— Hoffman Estates (@HoffmanTweets) November 11, 2015
“Whoever the coach is will work hand in hand with Fred and his staff so their systems are very similar. We think this is a terrific step for our franchise from a basketball perspective.” – Gar Forman
This not only benefits the team by developing their young rookies faster, but the fans would get a chance to watch the rookies play heavy minutes on a nightly basis for cheap. D-league ticket rates are significantly cheaper than the NBA’s rates.
The Bulls are currently holding a contest to help name their new franchise.
