The Chicago Bulls have already made one significant decision about their remaining roster needs. Their next move could be even more revealing.

Chicago's acquisition of Buddy Hield from the Charlotte Hornets in exchange for Rob Dillingham addresses an obvious concern heading into training camp: perimeter shooting. But the decision to trade a young former lottery pick for an established veteran also raises questions about how the Bulls intend to approach their rebuild.

With an available standard roster spot and an opening for a third two-way contract, executive vice president Bryson Graham and new head coach Tiago Splitter still have decisions to make before the regular season.

Does Chicago use its remaining flexibility to add another experienced contributor, invest in a developmental prospect or preserve its final roster opening for an opportunity later in the season?

Following the Hield trade, that decision could provide an early indication of the franchise's priorities.

Before acquiring Hield, the Bulls faced legitimate questions about the offensive spacing surrounding their potential starting lineup of Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Caleb Wilson, Matas Buzelis and Nic Claxton.

Giddey is most effective when surrounded by players who can capitalize on his passing, while Powell provides established perimeter scoring. However, Wilson and Buzelis are still developing their outside shooting, and Claxton offers limited floor spacing.

Hield gives Splitter another option.

The veteran guard has connected on 39.5% of his career three-point attempts while averaging 7.3 attempts per game. Although he shot just 34.9% from beyond the arc last season, his established shooting ability could help Chicago create additional space for its young players.

More importantly, acquiring Hield suggests Graham is willing to sacrifice some developmental upside to address the immediate needs of his roster.

Dillingham, the eighth overall selection in the 2024 NBA Draft, represented another young player Chicago could have evaluated during its rebuild. Instead, the Bulls moved him for a veteran whose shooting could make life easier for Giddey, Wilson and Buzelis.

That decision changes the conversation surrounding Chicago's final roster spot.

Rather than searching for another perimeter shooter, the Bulls can now evaluate whether their remaining flexibility would be better spent addressing a different weakness or creating another developmental opportunity.

Chicago doesn't necessarily need to fill its remaining standard roster opening before the regular season.

With Hield joining Powell as another experienced perimeter contributor, the Bulls have additional flexibility to evaluate their younger players without immediately committing to another veteran.

Training camp cuts around the league could create opportunities to acquire players who better complement Chicago's roster. Maintaining an opening would also give Graham additional flexibility in potential trade discussions.

The Hield acquisition makes that patience particularly interesting.

Chicago has already demonstrated a willingness to make a move when it identifies a specific need. Keeping its final roster spot open would allow the front office to evaluate how its revamped rotation performs before deciding whether another addition is necessary.

For a team attempting to balance competitiveness with long-term development, that flexibility could prove valuable.

While Hield addresses an immediate need, Chicago's remaining two-way contract offers an opportunity to continue investing in its future.

With Jaylin Sellers and Tobe Awaka occupying two of the Bulls' three two-way spots, the final opening could become an intriguing training camp storyline.

Former Miami of Ohio player Peter Suder, who reportedly agreed to an Exhibit 10 contract ahead of training camp, could compete for that opportunity.

The decision to trade Dillingham adds another dimension to the competition.

By moving a young guard for an established shooter, Chicago has reduced the number of developmental opportunities available in its backcourt. Its final two-way contract could provide an opportunity to invest in another young prospect without requiring significant NBA minutes.

For Splitter, having another player develop within the organization could be valuable as he establishes his system and determines which members of Chicago's young core fit his long-term plans.

The Bulls have already provided one indication of their approach to rebuilding.

Acquiring Hield suggests Graham recognizes the importance of surrounding Chicago's young players with established contributors who complement their strengths.

But the franchise's remaining roster decisions could reveal how far that philosophy extends.

Adding another veteran would provide Splitter with additional rotation options. Investing in a developmental prospect would reinforce Chicago's commitment to building for the future. Keeping the standard roster spot open would allow the front office to evaluate its existing players before making another move.

Each approach offers something different for a franchise still establishing its identity.

Most of the attention during training camp will understandably center on how Giddey, Powell, Wilson, Buzelis and Claxton fit together, as well as where Hield fits into Splitter's rotation.

But after trading Dillingham for Hield, Chicago's next roster decision could be just as revealing.

The Bulls have already shown they're willing to move a young player to address an immediate weakness. Now, their final roster spot could offer another indication of how Graham intends to balance the competing demands of development and winning.