Give the NBA credit: They’re even trying to make the preseason interesting.
The Bulls announced their five preseason games on Tuesday, and yes, they don’t count in the big picture, but as far as intrigue? No one does it better than the Association.
Not only will the Bulls tip-off preseason by hosting Eastern Conference powerhouse Milwaukee, and former Bull Robin Lopez, but then two nights later on Oct. 9, welcome in Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans.
Williamson was the ultimate prize in the June draft, and watched his Summer League cut short in his first game when he suffered a minor knee injury.
He is expected to be up and running – as well as jumping – by next month, so the hope for the United Center faithful is they will get two looks at Williamson – one in the preseason and again in the regular season.
The Bulls then hit the road for two games, playing Indiana and heading north to face the defending NBA champions in Toronto, and then wrap up preseason play on Oct. 17, hosting Atlanta.
Like the Bulls, the Hawks feel they have an up-and-coming roster, so it could be an early test of whose rebuild is going better.
Broadcast information for all five games is expected to be announced later by the Bulls.
