Nash was a free agent.
NBA 10'/11' Thread.
Nash was a free agent.
...and that is really a big difference. That is what the Bulls desperately need: a SG with a little bulk, who can score the ball, and word has it that the Bulls know where they wanna get him from.
The Bulls have three players in mind with three different routes to go:
1: O.J. Mayo: Everyone knows we wanted to strike a deal, but the hitch is that the Bulls aren't really high on him. It doesn't seem they wanna put a lot of money into a 'project' like Mayo.
2: Eric Gordon: He is a restricted FA in 2012, but the Clips like Randy Foye a lot. Not only that... THEY'RE THE CLIPPERS! This has kinda been their MO. It's a huge plus that he's friends with his hometown homey D-Rose, and the combo could cause a lot of havoc in the backcourt.
3: Andre Igouadala: It's no secret that the Bulls have wanted him for years. Already under contract, AI has been looking to spring his way out of Philly for a minute. If this deal can happen, the Bulls will have to take his contract and truck over draft picks and Rasual Butler to Philly.
I also fully expect the Bulls to jump into the Dwight Howard frenzy. With money, picks, and expendables *cough... Boozer... ahem*, I know Orlando will take a long look at trying to not end up like Toronto and Cleveland.
Here's a cool, pre Finals story for y'all.
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ba...source=bleacherreport.com&utm_medium=referral
http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/blog/ba...source=bleacherreport.com&utm_medium=referral
Yeah, hopefully Wade plays like he had before the Chicago series. There has been a lot of talk here about whether Wade is injured. I just think it was great Chicago defense. I personally think Wade is going to play amazing, mainly because I don't see anyone staying in front of him. Even though Dallas has improved defensively, they're not on Chicago's level.
I don't know about that. Miami is much better defensively than any team in the western conference. This almost reminds me of LA/Boston in 2008. LA was high scoring and showtime. Boston was defensive and ugly. So many thought LA was going to dictate the pace of that series. How did that turn out?
Possible 3-way draft trade in the works? Cleveland eyeing the number 2 pick also?!?!?!?!?
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6603100
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/draft2011/news/story?id=6603100
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I was reading about another three-way trade earlier featuring the Raptors, Grizzlies and Pacers.
Trade to Memphis:
Andrea Bargnani, Leandro Barbosa, Paul George
Trade to Indiana:
OJ Mayo, Xavier Henry, Jose Calderon
Trade to Toronto:
Rudy Gay, James Posey, Dahntay Jones
Just give the Wolves Fredette. I don't give a blue fuck what anyone thinks about him. If they secure him I would tool over to the Target Center more often instead of the X for the Wild. He reminds me of Mark Price, only much more explosive scoring wise.
I don't think it's a bad idea to move down in the draft for Minnesota. I agree with you B.Scott, Fredette would be a great choice for the Wolves. With no backcourt scoring, Minnesota would give Jimmer the same type of shooting freedom he enjoyed at BYU and rebounding help for second and third chances. Here's what I would do:
Phoenix gets: Minnesota first round pick (2)
Minnesota gets: Phoenix first round pick (13)
Vince Carter
Via free agency: Sign RFA DeAndre Jordan from LAC
Sign UFA Anthony Parker from CLE
Michael Wilbon reports: The Bulls are reportedly starting negotiations with Orlando over a deal to land Dwight Howard in Chicago.
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/05/bulls-already-looking-to-get-dwight-howard/
http://www.slamonline.com/online/nba/2011/05/bulls-already-looking-to-get-dwight-howard/
I would be cool with that. I've always liked Carter, even though he really is far past his prime. I think Fredette really is a wild card in the draft. He has not shown he can guard defensively and there is no telling that he will do anything in the league but I really enjoyed what I saw with him in the NCAA.
I don't see any need for them to draft high this year seeing as the Wolves are the youngest team in the league. And of course there's that Rubio character that no one even really knows about. They need to figure out the deal with him soon as well.
I would love for this deal to come to fruition since it seems like this is the formula now, to have at least two or three superstars on a team. Plus with Howard, the Bulls would have no question the best defense in the league. However, I would prefer that they try and go after a wing player preferably a shooting guard to help Rose out.
Howard won't be coming alone. The Bull most likely have to take Hedo Turkoglu as well in the deal, who the Magic are said to be trying to unload either way. The Bulls are waiting to see what happens to Richard Hamilton's contract in the meantime. Rip and Detroit are desperately looking for suitors to eat the remaining cash and make him unrestricted. If Rip becomes a UFA, Chicago will jump all over that.
Also, Chicago will have to either give up Noah or Boozer in the Howard deal, along either Gibson or Asik, Charlotte's protected first rounder, and another pick to be named later. My guess is that it'll end up:
Chicago gets:
Dwight Howard
Hedo Turkoglu
Orlando gets:
Carlos Boozer
Taj Gibson
Ronnie Brewer
Charlotte's protected first rounder
A draft pick to named later
This would make the new Bulls roster:
Rose/Watson
Hamilton/Bogans/Korver
Deng/Turkoglu/Butler
Noah/Thomas
Howard/Asik
...potentially.
Noah at PF?? I think Orlando will make Noah a key piece in that trade.
Memphis GM has shot down any and all trade rumours involving Gay. He basically said whoever started those rumours is fucking crazy.
Bargnani all but declared a trade. What a faggot. Send him and Calderon to Miluwakee for Jennings, Salmons and their 1st rounder.
Memphis GM has shot down any and all trade rumours involving Gay. He basically said whoever started those rumours is fucking crazy.
Bargnani all but declared a trade. What a faggot. Send him and Calderon to Miluwakee for Jennings, Salmons and their 1st rounder.
John Kuester won't return to coach pistons
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knows petras secret: she farted.
i cant wait to see the changes. it would be a shame to see chicago lose a lot of pieces though. they only need one more player. i think boozers a good fit for the team.
but man, korver really choked. i blame him for the loss. they werent able to set up a ton of plays that would leave him open cause he couldnt buy a shot that last series.
but man, korver really choked. i blame him for the loss. they werent able to set up a ton of plays that would leave him open cause he couldnt buy a shot that last series.