...and potential...and problems.  While the Bulls are once again expected to lose much more than they win this season, Coach Tim Floyd is once again preaching patience - this being the third straight season.  While the potential is there with young studs Tyson Chandler and Eddy Curry, the Bulls have already had more than their fair share of problems with injuries to key players Eddie Robinson, Jamal Crawford and Ron Artest.  Crawford is expected to be out for the season.

One thing the Bulls do have this season is veteran leadership, leaning on the sturdy shoulders of power forward Charles Oakley and point guard Greg Anthony, two of seven new players to the team.  Anthony himself has question marks over his head, this season will be the first he will be playing starters minutes in more than four seasons.

So how will this team mould together, and will they grow as the season progresses?  Charles Oakley.  Two High School Rookies.  Diluted lineups in an already inferior lineup.  And this is before the season even begins...  The ride begins today, so buckle up and hold on.