hova- wrote:Nice game by Odom. You simply crushed themKeep it up, nice presentation.
Id like to see vs the Cavs and vs the Trailblazers
October 29th 2008 Bulls Wiretap
Chicago looking to add a Small Forward?
Rumor has it that the Bulls (1-0) are currently in search for a backup small forward, whether via trade or free agency.
Chicago is short on swingman and guards, as they have recently traded away Andres Nocioni and Larry Hughes for Lamar Odom, Odom's natural position is SF, but he is the starting Power Forward for the Bulls, the other starting forward is Luol Deng, whom the Bulls had resigned in the offseason to a very large, multi year contract, and rumor has it that the Bulls management are regretting that decision. Second year man Sefolosha is now the backup to the Small Forward and Shooting Guard position, and Kirk Hinrich is spending his minutes as a Combo Guard backing up Ben Gordon and Derrick Rose, but it would not work for long, as Sefolosha, besides his defense, is virtually useless out on the floor, the Bulls would need to find a player to play the backup 2/3 positions, and they'll need to do it fast.
Deng, Noah on trading block?
Besides the rumors about looking for a backup, there has also been rumors about the Bulls looking to ship away Luol Deng and Joakim Noah for a better starting Center.
This move, if it could be done, would benefit the Bulls a lot, they would no longer have the need to play small ball, Lamar Odom could go back and be the Point Forward that enjoys the game instead of doing the dirty work all day long, and Drew Gooden won't have to fight against 7 footers all game long.
Possible trade targets for the Bulls include Andris Biedrins of Golden State, Big Z from Cleveland, Australian Center Andrew Bogut of the Milwaukee Bucks, or even Pau Gasol of the LA Lakers
Odom wants to resign after season is over
A Source Close to Lamar Odom said that Odom wishes to be resigned by the Bulls after this season is over.
This could prove difficult as the Bulls have both Ben Gordon and Drew Gooden to Resign also, and both are likely to be asking for large contracts.
However, it would not be entirely impossible if the Bulls were willing to go into the luxury tax threshold, which new owner Dennis Rodman would not mind to do so, unlike the previous owner.
Tyrus Thomas on his way Out?
Sources close to the Bulls have claimed that the coaching staff are not happy with the way Tyrus Thomas has been and might be looking to move him for a better Forward or Center backup.
Thomas has been struggling as of late, and even though he s being used more, his lack of defense and bad shot selection is a problem for the Bulls, and he is part of a Center/Forward jam due to his limited offensive ability and the fact that he's only 6'8". he might fall out of the rotation all together due to the recent good play from Sean Williams
Sit wrote:Nice game by Odom.Make him the number 1 man!
Sit wrote:Make him the core player of the Bulls
Chicago Completes Another Three Team Trade, Acquires Joe Alexander and Rudy Fernandez
Just Hours after trade rumors leaked out, the Bulls have announced that they have completed a 6 player, 3 team deal (not using the term blockbuster because it's minor) with the Portland Trailblazers and the Milwaukee Bucks.
The trade involves Chicago sending second year swingman Sefolosha and Forward Tyrus Thomas away, with the former going to Portland, and the latter going to Milwaukee for the two rookies Rudy Fernandez (Portland) and Joe Alexander (Milwaukee), the trade also involves the Blazers sending Shavilk Randolph to Milwaukee for Francisco Elson to make the trade work under the salary cap.
The Bulls have lost their patience with Sefolosha and Thomas, as they have not been developing as projected, this was also done to strengthen their backup 2 and 3 spots, and to lose a chunk of salary so they could resign their 3 starters in the upcoming off season.
Josh Childress Returns to the NBA, Joins Pistons
Josh Childress, who in the off season started a European Basketball trend (chasing money to Europe) has apparently decided to return to the NBA, due to his salary unable to be paid from his team, similar to Kristic who returned recently and joined the OKC.
"It's unfortunate that Josh could not be paid accordingly, we would file a lawsuit to ensure that Josh gets his pay, but for now, Josh would like to return to the NBA and continue his basketball career" said Childress' Agent.
Childress was signed by the Detroit Pistons for a one year MLE deal.
Livingston, Mourning looking to resurrect career
Shaun Livingston and Alonzo Mourning, who both suffered terrible injuries, has recently just signed with the Dallas Mavericks and the Miami Heat, respectively, for one year MLE deals.
Both of the players would love nothing more then to be able to play basketball in the NBA again.
Livingston suffered a gruesome injury in his leg, was waived by the Clippers, the Heat picked him up only to waive him again, he hopes that he would be able to stay and revive his career with the Mavericks.
Alonzo Mourning tore his patellar tendon in his right knee, the Heat has always kept a locker ready for him to return, and so he has.
NBA Rumor Mill
Felton wants to Stay - Raymond Felton, Charlotte Bobcats
- Knicks unlikely to make a trade
- Felton to the Magic?
- Agent: Felton told trade is imminent
- Nets rumored to be interested
Anthony Parker on the Block - Anthony Parker, Toronto Raptors
- Hawks rumored to be interested in Parker
- Lakers' Walton: "I'd be happy in Toronto"
- Rockets GM: Parker would be a good fit
Jing wrote:Sweet presentation, nice writing too
Nuggets' Billups Suffers Season Ending Injury
November 13th, 2008
Denver Nuggets Guard Chauncey Billups, who was acquired by the Nuggets in the off season from the Pistons for guard Allen Iverson, has suffered a torn ACL and would be out for the rest of the season, he would undergo surgery shortly.
"It is unfortunate, and the team would suffer without Chauncey, he's a great guy, a great player, we hope that he would recover soon and join us once his injury has been mended" said Nuggets Head Coach George Karl "The guys are just going to have to step up and try to fill in while he's out"
There has been a lot of injuries around the league as of late, including, but not limiting to Lakers' Guard Jordan Farmar (Broken Hand, out 4-6 weeks), Philly's Andre Miller (Broken Wrist, out 1-2 weeks), Utah's Kyle Korver (Separated Sholder, out 1-2 weeks), and many more minor injuries, but Billups' one is by far the most serious, the next in line is Farmar's Broken hand, and that'll only keep him out for 6 weeks. Another major injury that has just occurred is Jason Richardson (Suns) breaking his hand, he'll be out for 4-6 weeks as well.
The injury to Billups, however unfortunate, will open playing time for the recently acquired Raymond Felton, so it should be good news to him, in a way.
StupidBoy wrote:Naaaw, I was already sad about Bulls beating Cavs, then I see you defeated them too with Bulls![]()
And some bad news for Nuggets, seems like that trade kinda backfired at them![]()
Anyway, sweet presentation, Im loving all the pics and videos, I'm definatly following this one
Bulls could pull trigger on offer for Deng?
November 15th, 2008
Several Sources close to the Clippers and the Bulls have confirmed a possibility of Chicago accepting the LA Clippers offer of center Marcus Camby for forward Luol Deng.
"it's very close right now" quoted the source of the information, who would not disclose his name.
The Move would allow the Bulls to get some size up front to help Drew Gooden and move Lamar Odom to Small Forward, where he is very effective from.
It will also help the Bulls to be rid of Deng's large contract, which he signed with the Bulls this last off season.
So Far, Deng has not lived up to his contract, averaging career lows in every category and complaining about playing time.
The Chicago Bulls Assistant GM Scottie Pippen has declined any comments, and GM Dennis Rodman could not be reached.
Atlanta openly shipping Mike Bibby
November 15th, 2008
Reports have indicated that the Atlanta Hawks are actively contacting the other 29 teams in the league with regards of trading away their allstar guard Mike Bibby.
Bibby was acquired in a mid season trade last season.
Rumors of a trade in the works already includes a deal with the Suns, or the Celtics, or the Grizzlies, but a more possible one could be a confirmed offer from the Dallas Mavericks of Jason Terry.
Sit wrote:The Deng for Camby deal seems interesting.Pull the trigger
Bulls pull the trigger once again, accepts Clipper's offer for Deng
November 18th, 2008
After another horrible game by Luol Deng, in which he went 0 of 5 from the field and scored only 2 points, the Bulls management have decided to accept the Los Angeles Clippers' offer of veteran center Marcus Camby for Deng.
"We are happy that we got such a great defensive player in Marcus Camby, he is experienced and skilled, he's got the size we need, we think he'll be great for us." said Scottie Pippen, assistant GM to the Bulls "All the same, it was hard for us to send Luol away, he had been a great guy for us, on and off the court, we wish him the best of luck in his career."
The Bulls (7-4) have had Deng on the trading block since he voiced his displeasure about the lack of minutes, and has been struggling, averaging career lows. While the Clippers (9-2) just wanted Camby out because he was out of the rotation, and in Deng they have now gotten a starting SF that they could use.
Camby would be joining the team immediately, normally this wouldn't be the case, but since the Bulls were in LA anyways on a road trip against the Lakers, the Clippers agreed to have Deng and Camby's physicals taken in Los Angeles, and have Camby join the Bulls immediately, he would be available in the Bulls' game against the Portland Trailblazers in Portland tomorrow night.
Camby would switch to number 21, his number while he a rookie, since 23 is retired by the Bulls in honor of Michael Jordan
Bulls Accept the Clippers' offer of Camby for Deng
Lindsey Hunter agrees with Bulls' Extension offer
Veteran guard Lindsey Hunter has agreed to the Chicago Bulls' extension offer of 1 year, 442k. His Contract is now extended to after the 09/10 season.
Hunter provides a defensive presence when needed (rarely), but is mostly a mentor to the young Bulls squad.
South Korean Ha Seung-Jin activated from IR
The Chicago Bulls have activated Ha Seung-Jin from their inactive rotation and have placed Aaron Gray in the inactive rotation.
It is unclear whether Ha would even play at all, but the fans in Korea are very excited already.
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