One call Forman fielded before the draft was from Phoenix Suns GM Steve Kerr, who wanted to see if...

One call Forman fielded before the draft was from Phoenix Suns GM Steve Kerr, who wanted to see if the Bulls were interested in trading for forward Amare Stoudemire. Kerr reportedly was working on a deal to send Stoudemire to the Golden State Warriors.

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How does this happen?

First, how does Handley know this. We’re the bulls all like, “yeah we could have had amar’e tonight but we turned it down.” WTF

Second, if Gar passed up an opportunity to get Amar’e because it was more important to draft JJ and Taj I am not going to be okay. WTF

If we aren't careful, the leanness we now feel will be the starvation of those we serve.

by Chi 'Till I Die on Jun 26, 2009 5:40 AM CDT reply actions

id heard before the draft

that phoenix really liked james johnson…

by Calogero on Jun 26, 2009 6:45 AM CDT up reply actions

I think it went like this

Kerr : "Hey Gar, is John there?

Forman : “No, I answer the calls now”

Kerr : “Ok well tell him I’m down for that previous deal we had in place for Amare around the trade deadline”

Forman : “It’s fine, I’m gonna wait Bosh out. Thanks though”

by Option27 on Jun 26, 2009 6:58 AM CDT reply actions

Because Hanley doesn't tell us what the Bulls' reaction is, we have to imagine it:

“Thanks, Steve, but I just talked to Jerry. You know our stance. We’re in love with our own players. Not yours. Have you seen the upside on Tyrus? His upside theoretically beats the hell out of Stoudamire’s career. So no thanks. Peddle your defective All-Star forward on some other unsuspecting organization. An organization without Tyrus Thomas’ upside!”

"It’d be ridiculous to hate someone for simply what they say in a sports blog. But I greatly dislike every syllable of your angst-filled, smarmy, nondescript, half-assed, elitist-garbage responses." –Rogerspark Kris

by bullhockey on Jun 26, 2009 1:16 PM CDT up reply actions

If it's true

Hanley got this from Kerr, who he probably knows and is trying to cover his own sinking ass…..

He also could probably just awesome the Bulls received some interesting calls and turned them all down because that’s all Paxson seems to do, whiff on big trade opps…

by RichKarp on Jun 26, 2009 7:14 AM CDT reply actions

That's really depressing to know...

I prefer Bosh, but if someone calls you to almost “offer” a guy like Stoudemire, at least you make an offer

by bull83 on Jun 26, 2009 7:30 AM CDT reply actions

Just another reason

I want to find Gar Forman and make sure he won’t be able to reproduce anymore. I can already tell I’m going to hate this guy for a loooooong time. Unless the deal actually goes down. Then we’re cool. But if it doesn’t I will be spending every weekend looking for this guy so I can destroy his testicles with my foot.

by Rose Colored Goggles on Jun 26, 2009 7:43 AM CDT reply actions

Perhaps you should get out more often...

I mean you are threatening a public figure on a website…I am just sayin’

" I've looked at these numbers and decided the #1 problem

is that Ben Gordon is selfish..." -your friendly bulls blogger

by Dionysus2.0 on Jun 26, 2009 8:55 AM CDT up reply actions

lol touche

by Rose Colored Goggles on Jun 26, 2009 9:43 AM CDT up reply actions

lol douche

USE THE SOFTWARE. Actions-> Rec/Flag. Reply to comments with the reply button. Rec good fanposts/fanshots so the crud gets pushed down.

by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jun 26, 2009 10:24 AM CDT up reply actions

was I just dissed

by BGs bedmate? Ouch.

by Rose Colored Goggles on Jun 26, 2009 4:03 PM CDT up reply actions

lol quiche

Ben Gordon: Where Cojones Happen. - Gene Wojciechowski

by chibullsfan03 on Jun 26, 2009 11:32 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs

There is the other view of Amare

For those who like chocolate there are always those who like vanilla. Warrior fans do not want Amare. Check out the comments after the article.

by chgobr on Jun 26, 2009 8:17 AM CDT reply actions

There are some Bulls fans who don't want Amare...

I consider him like the consolation prize in the ongoing sweepstakes for a dominant big man…

" I've looked at these numbers and decided the #1 problem

is that Ben Gordon is selfish..." -your friendly bulls blogger

by Dionysus2.0 on Jun 26, 2009 8:58 AM CDT up reply actions

He's the 2nd option

But, if the Suns are just intent on giving him away for something like Tyrus+expiring contracts+draft picks, I have no problem with aggressively pursuing him. Bosh will be a much harder get, if he’s even on the trading block this summer.

That Steve Nash is exactly the same as Kirk Hinrich, but worse.
by NBA Observer on Apr 8, 2009 12:23 PM CDT

by Ozzie Montana on Jun 26, 2009 10:19 AM CDT up reply actions

i'd prefer Bosh, but...

if we can just get Amar’e now and be done with it, do it. a bird in the hand…

by M 80 on Jun 26, 2009 11:02 AM CDT up reply actions

That's Warrior fans knowing that without Beidrins

they really have no defense at all.

Subtracting Beidrins and Wright to place Amare in the paint would open the Warriors lane for a 120 points a night.

12/31: Fire Vinny Del Negro.

by NBA Observer on Jun 26, 2009 9:15 AM CDT up reply actions

As opposed to 115?

We have every right to dream heroic dreams. Those who say that we're in a time when there are no heroes, they just don't know where to look.
Ronald Reagan

by snley on Jun 26, 2009 9:25 AM CDT up reply actions