Chicago Bulls 2009-10 Thread

[Rieges]

Chad Ford reported that the Bulls will try very hard to move Heinrich and possibly Thomas before the deadline and speculates that they want to create enough cap space to make a run at both LeBron and Bosh. Of course that would be incredible but that was the first I've heard of the Bulls as a possible destination for LeBron. I think Joe Johnson and Boozer are probably more likely if the Bulls have enough cap room. Thoughts?

http://insider.espn.go.com/nba/insider/ ... Watch-0910

[thrill]

Chad Ford reported that the Bulls will try very hard to move Heinrich and possibly Thomas before the deadline and speculates that they want to create enough cap space to make a run at both LeBron and Bosh. Of course that would be incredible but that was the first I've heard of the Bulls as a possible destination for LeBron. I think Joe Johnson and Boozer are probably more likely if the Bulls have enough cap room. Thoughts?

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There's been rumblings about this since last trade deadline.

I haven't said anything because a) if I said it out loud, I'd have a spontaneous orgasm b) I refuse to get my hopes up because if we had Rose-Salmons-LeBron-Bosh-Noah we would win 75 games a year and Dynasty 3.0 and c) I have 100% faith that the Bulls management triumvirate of Garpaxdorf have zero intention of making something like this happen, and even if they did have that idea they would never be able to pull it off.

[Rieges]

Here's what Ford wrote:

7. Kirk Hinrich, G, Bulls
The Bulls need to move Hinrich for an expiring contract in order to have a realistic shot at making a pitch to both LeBron James and Chris Bosh this summer. Can you imagine a team with LeBron, Bosh, Derrick Rose, Luol Deng and Joakim Noah? John Paxson can. If Bosh isn't traded before the deadline, you have to believe the Bulls have a good chance to get both.

However, trading Hinrich won't be easy. His productivity has really fallen the past two years, and he still has two years and $17 million left on his contract. Bill Simmons swears the Celtics will be interested. But that's a lot of money for a backup point guard.

8. Tyrus Thomas, F, Bulls
Thomas has a lot of talent but has been unable to put it all together. At times, he has been more of a distraction than an asset in Chicago. The challenge in trading Thomas is twofold. One, the Bulls don't want to wreck their cap space this summer, meaning what they'll likely want in return is an expiring contract and a draft pick. Two, whoever trades for him has to decide quickly whether he's worth keeping, given that he's heading toward restricted free agency this summer.

Those two factors complicate things pretty dramatically. But given that there's interest from both the Bulls and Thomas' camp in moving on, don't be surprised if a deal happens.

My gut says you're right, thrill, but Ford's comments at least give me some hope that they may consider make a run at them.

[Maclowery]

Ya, that would be a pretty epic starting 5. I like that LeBron seems to genuinely want Cleveland to win, but I also definitely am hoping they get beat by the Magic or the Heat in the postseason, so that LeBron opts between the Knicks or the Bulls (I dont think the Nets will do it).

I am more excited for next year's offseason whirlwind than I am for this postseason, in a weird way. Then again, I always get bored of the NBA right about now, then get back into it the last week or two of the regular season.

[Socnorb11]

I'd be surprised if Lebron landed in Chicago. I would think he would want to make more of an effort to create his own legend. In Chicago, he would always play second fiddle to Michael Jordan.

[Hungary Jack]

Thomas' freakish physical skills are enticing, but the Bulls are getting the same production offensively from Taj Gibson. Let some other club figure out if TT is worth signing to a long term deal.

[thrill]

I'd be surprised if Lebron landed in Chicago. I would think he would want to make more of an effort to create his own legend. In Chicago, he would always play second fiddle to Michael Jordan.

I'd tend to agree, but if you look around at the current NBA climate, there aren't that many options out there. The Knicks are a mess and may not have enough for a max deal if the luxury cap level lowers, which it will. The Nets are epically bad and unless Jay Z can convince LeBron that John Wall + Him = enough to play in Jersey on a second-fiddle franchise he ain't going there. He's not going to be a Clippers, they don't have the roster, the appeal or the track record to attract him. I don't see him going to Houston. Chicago is the best market with the best chance of winning, not to mention his strong ties with World Wide Wes, who is based out of Chicago and is very close to Derrick Rose and Chris Bosh. The Bulls are the favorites to land Bosh both in a trade deadline move or the offseason. Bosh + Rose/Noah/Deng would be appealing.


The only three scenarios I see are 1) He stays in Cleveland, 2) he goes to Chicago in the above scenario or 3) the dark horse: Miami.

[Hungary Jack]

I'd be surprised if Lebron landed in Chicago. I would think he would want to make more of an effort to create his own legend. In Chicago, he would always play second fiddle to Michael Jordan.

Jordan rarely comes to Chicago anymore, let alone makes public appearances here. He is still remembered and revered, but it's not like he's omnipresent here.

Lebron would own Chicago if he were to play here.

[jim]

I've heard that with LeBron but I think there is room for him to make his own history. Chicago is 19-22 and putting 22,000 in the house every night, this is a great environment for basketball. Big market ... if LeBron comes then I'm going to have to seriously consider making in a season ticket investment.

Brad Miller with the game of his life ... Stacey: "Oh Houston, we have a problem".

[TGantz]

I've heard that with LeBron but I think there is room for him to make his own history. Chicago is 19-22 and putting 22,000 in the house every night, this is a great environment for basketball. Big market ... if LeBron comes then I'm going to have to seriously consider making in a season ticket investment.

Brad Miller with the game of his life ... Stacey: "Oh Houston, we have a problem".

I would make trips to Chicago more often, and would go out of my way to see some games for sure.