In one corner, you have LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh and Ray Allen. In the other, you have Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard, Steve Nash and Pau Gasol.

Based on the coverage of most mainstream outlets, you'd think the Heat and the Lakers were the only teams playing professional basketball this week and this winter. The ESPNs of the world may be forced to acknowledge the existence of the Spurs, the Thunder or the Celtics at some point this season.

Whether or not the Bulls will be good enough to merit more than a passing mention or a brief highlight on SportsCenter most nights remains to be seen.