Chicago Bulls Thread

[air gordon]

surprised to see Gasol not guaranteed a starting spot. This year's roster has more flexibility. I think 2011 korver style, mcbuckets will be playing in crunch time.

But I do agree with your lineup for end of game possessions

[Andrew]

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Knee's looking OK.

[Moz]

Full highlights...

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That coast to coast make me hold my breath and hope that he'll not pull a hamstring like what happened the last time he did that Man I hope they'll just put the select team to play in the world cup instead of these stars after that Paul George incident...

[Andrew]

Yeah, it's going to be interesting to see what happens with the stars in the wake of Paul George's injury. In the meantime, that reel is great to see; plenty of reason to be optimistic about what he can still do on the basketball court if he can stay healthy.

[air gordon]

So anyone on the start mcdirty bus? Sam Smith put out an article on this.

If gasol can be competent on defense, I think the bulls defense can scheme around mcd at sf.

Oddly enough mdj was a positive player on defense last year. I don't think he has it in him for 30+ minutes again

[Moz]

So anyone on the start mcdirty bus? Sam Smith put out an article on this.

Come on man... It's Thibs you should know that already...

Oddly enough mdj was a positive player on defense last year. I don't think he has it in him for 30+ minutes again

Why worry about it if Jimmy Butler is still there...

[air gordon]

Yeah I know thibs. He has gone on record saying he has nothing against rookies. He will play guys that get his system. We saw it with Korver a few years back. Eventually he was playing big 4th quarter minutes

On the other side of the spectrum is Jimmy buckets. Thibs only trusts him on the wing so he plays him ridiculous amounts of minutes. Buckets was all defensive team but his offense took a step back this year

I'm not sold just yet on mcdirty yet. If his college skillset does translate to the nba and he picks up thibs defensive scheme, you would have to start him

[Moz]

He'll be a sure shoe in as a starter and I'll be very very happy if he turns out into a Keith Van Horn type of player (though so far I see him in the mold of a Wally Szczerbiak type which is not that bad)...

[Andrew]

Originally I was going to balk at wanting him to turn out like Keith Van Horn, but then I went and checked out his numbers on Basketball Reference. I'd forgotten that earlier in his career, before he essentially became currency that allowed trades to happen, Van Horn was actually pretty decent. As far as being a role player for them, McDermott could certainly do much worse than to turn out like Van Horn was in those early days. Unfortunately for those Nets and Sixers teams, they wanted/needed him to be much more; with the Bulls' roster, there won't be the same pressure or expectations on McD.

[Moz]

Unfortunately for those Nets and Sixers teams, they wanted/needed him to be much more; with the Bulls' roster, there won't be the same pressure or expectations on McD.

Maybe I forgot the word "wish" in there but then again this team needs scorers... there's enough pressure for him to produce considering he's a high draft pick and there's some decent stretch 4s and SFs in the Bull's' line-up for him to compete in the pecking order...

[Andrew]

Oh absolutely, but the responsibility of being the stars of the team will fall upon the shoulders of Rose and Noah.

[air gordon]

i wish he tops KVH's first 2 years in the league. he put up some points on usage but 31% on 3's. 42% fg. yeesh. if he's doing that with Wally World type efficiency at around 14-16pts per, now we're in business

[NovU]

The Bulls are deep but I think Doug McDermott can be put to use immediately for the Bulls. He has a good chance to be Mike Dunleavy upgrade in his first season because of better scoring instinct and youth. McDermott is a very good long range shooter, but he also can finish around the rim with his exceptional positioning and quick release skillset. And he can do Dirk like mid range game time to time. I am totally on his wagon. One thing the Bulls shouldn't rely heavily on though is McDermott ISO. Otherwise I think he can do 14-16 at pretty good efficiency as air gord noted.

[Moz]

One thing the Bulls shouldn't rely heavily on though is McDermott ISO.

I reckon the Bulls' playset will be centered around either Rose/point guards and Noah/Gasol... Dunleavy, McD, Mirotic, and Butler will be doing spot ups and off-balls (unless they learn how to post up)... Pau and Taj will be their post presence...

[air gordon]

I don't think he was brought into be an iso player anyway
I think thibs schemes will be similar to a.few years back. Mcd will be running off screens. Butler stand in cornere or make weak side cuts. High screen and roll with rose. A couple of isos gasol

[NovU]

You probably need McDermott to play as more than a spot up jump shooter if he's to avg anything close to 15 pts. I think he'll be given a chance to make plays for the team couple times a stretch if he's to play heavy minutes.

[Moz]

Bulls to sign E'Twaun Moore

Former Orlando Magic guard E’Twaun Moore will sign with the Chicago Bulls in the next few days, according to sources. Several reports indicated the young guard was joining the Cleveland Cavaliers but those rumors are false.

I don't know about this since they need a wing... they should've signed Chris Douglas-Roberts or Shannon Brown...

[air gordon]

doesn't seem this rumor is gaining any speed. I would prefer CDR as well

[Moz]

I'm really really psyched about Pau's performance so far in the World Cup... seems those people who's saying that he's not properly utilized in the post Jackson era Lakers were right...

[shadowgrin]

He's pwning defenders left and right. Him playing with Noah/Gibson would be good for him similar to Marc/Ibaka.

[Andrew]

I'm really really psyched about Pau's performance so far in the World Cup... seems those people who's saying that he's not properly utilized in the post Jackson era Lakers were right...

Agreed. Meanwhile, Rose is still shaking off the rust, but looking healthy.

[_Steve_]

Rose is capable of more now as I expected of him after not playing for almost 2 years. He needs to adjust but looks fine so far.
Pau looks really good indeed. I hope the Bulls will make to the ECF at least with this team.

[Andrew]

I think they're capable of that too...health permitting.

[Moz]

Ray Allen in Bulls' radar

The Chicago Bulls have touched base with the representatives of veteran shooting guard Ray Allen, a league source confirmed Monday.

this one's dodgy but it's a rumor nonetheless so here you go...

Kevin Martin to Chicago?

The deal, allegedly, is Mike Dunleavy, Tony Snell, and a second-rounder for Kevin Martin. First order of business for me was checking to see if the trade was even technically possible, and it just barely is. The Wolves would take on contracts worth almost $4.8 million, while sending away Martin’s deal worth close to $6.8 million. This is where the 150 percent trading rule from the 2011 CBA comes in handy, as this trade sits at near 142 percent and would have been impossible under the CBA from 2006.

[Andrew]

Allen's obviously not a long term solution, but he might still have something left in the tank. That's not too bad an asking price for Kevin Martin, if there's any truth to it. A couple more offensive options on the perimeter would not go astray; as far as their inside game is concerned, here's hoping that Gasol keeps up his World Cup form.