By Thomas Tyler

If Jerry Krause is unable or unwilling to make a trade, it may be time for Bill Cartwright to change the way he does things. Or, be replaced. While Chicago's players are very young, and the team is pretty new, it's hard to imagine the team growing with time-outs being called at the wrong times, strange rotations, and inconsistent use of players.

Jay Williams is going to be a star, but right now, he's struggling. He was too active during the summer. He is tired, injured, and ineffective. He feels pressure, some of which is self imposed. Jamal Crawford should be starting right now. He is playing better than Williams, who needs a rest. Bring him off the bench and limit his minutes until after the break, then see how he bounces back. Eddie Robinson must become a bigger part of the offense. He shoots a great percentage but doesn’t get enough looks. He gets pulled for Fred Hoiberg, who can't throw a ball in the ocean while standing on the beach. Last year, Robinson shot 40% from behind the arc - but this year he hasn’t taken a single three-pointer. Robinson needs to start. I love Hassell, he is a great defender, but the Bulls need a more potent starting offense.

It's tough to say what should be done with Tyson Chandler and Eddy Curry. Currently, Chandler is getting minutes at the center spot, while Curry occasionally plays a few backup minutes off the bench. Eddy can score when he's on the floor, but he commits just as many fouls as baskets. Bill Cartwright is not pleased with Curry's effort and production, and with good reason. As for Chandler, he's still a work in progress.

The time has also come to put Corey Blount on the injured list for good and activate Bagaric. Play him or trade him. He can’t develop on the bench, and he can’t play worse than Blount.

The guy on the hot-seat here should be Bill Cartwright. He can't make shots for his players, but he can work harder to establish a consistent rotation, set up better offenses, and give this team more of an identity than they currently have.


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