If we get some serious business done this off season, either one of these guys would be coming off the bench, in which case I think Hinrich’s bench contributions would be more valuable to the team. Plus you know Hinrich would at least put in the effort in that type of role, whereas Diaw’s “desire” has come into question at times.

kirk, tyrus, noc, gooden, even tyson chandler. i got depressed just reading that.

if we’re talking about strictly bench roles, i think i’d do Kirk for Diaw, but i’d wait until all sign-and-trade possibilities are exhausted before pulling the trigger on it. plus, if we don’t get a starting SG (through FA or the draft) we might actually need Hinrich around. but on the flip side, if Taj can be used in a S&T, Diaw would be nice to replace him as the bench PF as well as a guy that can be used at multiple positions. so i guess it just depends on what else happens. sort of a finishing touch type of move after the big stuff is taken care of.

Also, I couldn’t help but think perhaps Diaw looks better to Toronto (in need of frontcourt help) in a S & T package for Bosh than if Hinrich were included. He could be of more value to them.

The Bulls would be pretty thin in the backcourt, I think.

I just hope it’s not Hughes

I’m leaning towards no, but if we draft Anderson, sign a guy like Roger Mason, and move Taj in a S + T, then I’d say yes.

As we only have six players under contract for next season…once the dominoes of free agency fall, the Bulls can then assess their real needs…

I don’t know if I like Diaw as a starting PF next to Noah, and not sure if he could play off the bench and accept that role…

(especially in the five seasons proceeding Derrick Rose’s arrival)

nice english…