Chad Ford again mentioning the Hornets going after Ben Gordon

Joe (New Orleans): Who do you think the Hornets will pick up as freeagents?

SportsNation Chad Ford: I know they're looking at Ben Gordon. It's still unclear whether the Bulls will be willing to break the bank for Gordon ... the Hornets are over the cap so they'd have to workout a sign-and-trade to get him.

I don't really see how this will work from the Bulls perspective. NO can't sign Ben outright unless he goes for the mid-level, and the sign-and-trade opportunities aren't appealing either.

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David West for Ben Gordon!!!!!

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 2, 2008 2:50 PM CDT reply actions

Sold!

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by MPG on Jul 2, 2008 2:51 PM CDT up reply actions

Tyrus and Gordon

for West?

by NBA Observer on Jul 2, 2008 3:35 PM CDT up reply actions

If there was ever a league record for alley-oops

A team of Paul, Tyrus, Chandler, and Julian Wright would break it in about 2 months.

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 2, 2008 7:08 PM CDT up reply actions

Maybe we can get Tyson back.

(Sarcasm)

Honestly, I have no idea who New Orleans could offer us. They obviously won’t part with West.

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by 1958ChiTown on Jul 2, 2008 2:53 PM CDT reply actions

BIRD MAN!

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by Goostafer on Jul 2, 2008 2:55 PM CDT up reply actions

They have no one of value to trade

Unless someone thinks Morris Peterson is a good option at SG.

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 2, 2008 3:04 PM CDT up reply actions

He's taller!

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jul 2, 2008 3:08 PM CDT up reply actions

BG & CP3...

That’s a really short backcourt…

by smash! on Jul 2, 2008 4:00 PM CDT reply actions

How about Julian Wright?

He doesn’t fit the Bulls as currently constructed in that he’s a small forward and Luol Deng can really only play small forward, but that’d be one hell of an asset to pick up and potentially flip in another trade this offseason. Or allow us to move Deng in the right deal.

Sigh…can we trade Pax for Kevin Pritchard, just for this offseason when we really need to wheel and deal and consolidate the talent on this roster?

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by Jivas on Jul 3, 2008 9:58 AM CDT reply actions

No.

The Collective Bargaining Agreement dictates that you can’t trade a GM (Pax) for a Diety (Prichard)

by kidronmusic on Jul 3, 2008 10:17 AM CDT up reply actions

Julian Wright is a high energy PF with a raw offensive game

Sounds familiar.

Also, I’m not sure the Hornets are that interested in Gordon. Why not just re-sign Pargo for a fraction of the cost, given how he can provide the same kind of instant offense (though not nearly as consistent obviously).

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 3, 2008 10:18 AM CDT up reply actions

the great Pritchard

hasn’t consolidated anything yet either. He hasn’t even had to offer guys contract extensions yet.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jul 3, 2008 10:59 AM CDT up reply actions

True, Blazers have been on the decidedly anti-consolidation plan.

I remember the stockpiling assets phase fondly – when the kids got to play a lot and everyone was happy because just making the playoffs was an overachievement.

If nothing else, taking Rose will at least piss off Pat Riley.

by wjb1492 on Jul 3, 2008 4:53 PM CDT up reply actions

Blazers Wicker Man-esque worship of Prtichard will significantly decrease

When all their classy unselfish superstars are all due for multimillion dollar extensions. The Bulls were in the same position last year, money changes the whole complexion of a franchise.

by Ozzie Montana on Jul 3, 2008 11:50 AM CDT up reply actions