Editing Chicago Bulls (section)

====2015–2017: Departures of Tom Thibodeau and Derrick Rose====
[[File:Fred Hoiberg 2010 2.jpg|thumb|right|[[Fred Hoiberg]] was the 22nd head coach in the franchise's history.]]
On May 28, 2015, the Bulls fired Tom Thibodeau to seek a "change in approach".<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.espn.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/12968728/chicago-bulls-fire-tom-thibodeau-coach-five-seasons |title=Tom Thibodeau out in Chicago as Bulls seek 'change in approach' |first=Nick |last=Friedell |date=May 28, 2015 |access-date=May 28, 2015 |work=ESPN|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150528201141/http://espn.go.com/chicago/nba/story/_/id/12968728/chicago-bulls-fire-tom-thibodeau-coach-five-seasons|archive-date=May 28, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The following month, Fred Hoiberg was named as the new head coach.<ref name="BullsHoiberg">{{cite press release |title=Bulls Name Fred Hoiberg Head Coach |url=http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/release/bulls-name-hoiberg-head-coach |publisher=NBA Media Ventures, LLC |website=Bulls.com |date=June 2, 2015 |access-date=September 25, 2015|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150925221511/http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/release/bulls-name-hoiberg-head-coach|archive-date=September 25, 2015|url-status=live}}</ref> The Bulls had only one draft pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, selecting center Bobby Portis from the University of Arkansas.<ref>{{cite magazine |last= |first= |date=22 June 2015 |title=Chicago Bulls select Bobby Portis with No. 22 pick in 2015 NBA draft |url=https://www.si.com/nba/2015/06/22/bobby-portis-2015-nba-draft-chicago-bulls |magazine=[[Sports Illustrated]] |location= |access-date=18 November 2024}} </ref>

With forward Mike Dunleavy Jr. sidelined for the first four months of the season due to back surgery, the Bulls promoted Doug McDermott to the starting small forward position. Hoiberg told the media that the move was suggested by Noah himself, but Noah denied having made any suggestions to Hoiberg, which sparked a distrust between the two before the season even began. The Bulls started the 2015–16 season strong with a season-opening victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers and posted an 8–3 record early on; however, they struggled through the middle of the season, eventually losing 12 of their next 17 games. Jimmy Butler was sidelined for four weeks due to a knee injury,<ref>{{cite news |last=Friedell |first=Nick |date=6 February 2016 |title=Jimmy Butler won't return for almost month due to knee strain |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/nba/story/_/id/14726952/chicago-bulls-guard-jimmy-butler-miss-3-4-weeks-knee-strain |work=[[ESPN]] |location= |access-date=18 November 2024}} </ref> and despite finishing with a 42–40 record, the Bulls were eliminated from playoff contention, marking the first time in eight years the team had missed the postseason.<ref>{{cite news |last=Smith |first=Sam |date=11 April 2016 |title=A look at a lost Bulls season after playoff elimination |url=https://www.nba.com/bulls/news/samsmith/look-lost-bulls-season-after-playoff-elimination |work=[[NBC Sports]] |location= |access-date=18 November 2024}} </ref>

In the 2016 offseason, the Bulls underwent significant roster changes. On June 22, 2016, they traded Derrick Rose, Justin Holiday, and a 2017 second-round pick to the New York Knicks in exchange for center [[Robin Lopez]], and point guards [[Jerian Grant]] and [[José Calderón (basketball)|José Calderón]], the latter of whom was later traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. In July, the Bulls signed veteran guard [[Rajon Rondo]] and Chicago native [[Dwyane Wade]], bolstering their lineup. Additionally, they acquired 2014 Rookie of the Year [[Michael Carter-Williams]] in a trade with the Milwaukee Bucks.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/10/offseason-in-review-chicago-bulls-3.html |title=Offseason In Review: Chicago Bulls |last=Hill  |first=Arthur |date=October 12, 2016 |website=Hoops Rumors |access-date=November 18, 2024 }}</ref>

The team made further moves in February 2017, trading Taj Gibson, Doug McDermott, and a second-round pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder for point guard [[Cameron Payne]], shooting guard [[Anthony Morrow]], and power forward/center [[Joffrey Lauvergne]]. Despite these changes, Jimmy Butler had a standout season, setting several career highs, earning All-Star honors, and being named to the All-NBA third team. The Bulls finished the regular season with a 41–41 record and clinched the eighth seed in the 2017 NBA playoffs.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/04/12/bulls-clinch-playoff-berth/ |title=Bulls Clinch Playoff Berth, Will Face Celtics In 1st Round |work=CBS Chicago |date=April 12, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429131013/http://chicago.cbslocal.com/2017/04/12/bulls-clinch-playoff-berth/ |archive-date=April 29, 2017 |access-date=April 29, 2017}}</ref> They took a surprising 2–0 series lead over the top-seeded Boston Celtics but ultimately lost the series 4–2.<ref name="2017boston">{{cite news |last=Aschburner |first=Steve |url=http://www.nba.com/article/2017/04/29/thomas-celtics-complete-emotional-comeback-over-bulls |title=Isaiah Thomas, Boston Celtics complete emotional comeback over Chicago Bulls |work=NBA.com |date=April 29, 2017 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170429130551/http://www.nba.com/article/2017/04/29/thomas-celtics-complete-emotional-comeback-over-bulls |archive-date=April 29, 2017 |access-date=April 29, 2017}}</ref>