Top Available Free Agents
by K_yle33 on Jul 16, 2010 5:41 PM CDT
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PrintThe Bulls have needs remaining at backup PG, backup SG, and backup C. Here are my top 4 free agents available in those slots:
PG
2. Rafer Alston
4. C.J. Watson
* After thinking about it I really like Jason Williams on this Bulls squad. He can shoot the 3, he can score, he can play uptempo and pass the ball.
SG
1. Roger Mason
2. Flip Murray
3. Keith Bogans
4. Josh Howard
* I think the Bulls need a scoring backup SG and Mason is probably the best shooter whereas Flip may be the best scorer left, he did well for the Bulls at the end of last season.
C
1. Brad Miller
2. Kurt Thomas
4. Shaq
*Gotta resign Brad
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The Bulls really only need one more piece
and that’s a combo guard. We have a backup SG in Korver and backup C in Asik. Just need someone who can handle the ball and play alongside Rose if need be. The three players who I think might fit that role are Keyon Dooling, CJ Watson, and Flip Murray. The Bulls could also just sign Acie Law and Morris Almond. Damn the value of that cap space ran out quick.
What about Bouldin?
ANy chance he can stick?
shooting the 3 at a near 40% clip would no t be a surprise in spot duty
I also like CJ Watson and Earl Watson. Earl is a damn fine pg, knows how to run an offense.
"Michael Redd's owed 18.3 million next year. He can either opt out like an idiot or opt in like a douche bag." - NittanyCub
I've liked what I've seen from Bouldin
Efficient shooter and is smart with the ball.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 16, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
primarily dribbles with his right hand
not very quick with the ball, and i wasnt impressed with his defense….i havent really been impressed by anyone in summer league…JJ simply looks like our best player, and its obvious he still isnt there yet….
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
you say JJ?
I say no way. Lucas is the only one really trying out there.
don't let the bed bugs bite
by Rex Grossman on Jul 17, 2010 10:44 AM CDT up reply actions
what about Delonte West?
I would take him before Dooling and Flip Murray.
by Basketball Smurf on Jul 16, 2010 7:19 PM CDT up reply actions
Too crazy, probably. I want him, too, but he's looney toons. Sad.
The Bulls will win 50 games this year and (hopefully) the Central Division for a top 3 seed.
by fundamentallysound on Jul 17, 2010 8:24 PM CDT up reply actions
Go For It!
"its tough to play with one eye, unless you're a pirate." Delonte West
"una canasta a Pau en la cara" Rudy
by Honka Playboy on Jul 17, 2010 1:21 PM CDT up reply actions
Why would you want a malcontent that can't shoot unless he's wide open?
"Michael Redd's owed 18.3 million next year. He can either opt out like an idiot or opt in like a douche bag." - NittanyCub
Keyon Dooling FTW
The Bulls will win 50 games this year and (hopefully) the Central Division for a top 3 seed.
by fundamentallysound on Jul 17, 2010 9:09 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'm for Josh Howard now
I think he’d be about perfect.
Get Josh Howard ($4M/ over 2 yrs), Sign Ike Diogu (min since he’s always hurt) as our 3rd PF (with big upside at 25, but always hurt), then I guess try to bring in Kurt Thomas for whatever’s left for a 2 yr maybe what $6M deal.
Use our remaining cap holds on John Lucas and either Byars or Richard (size matters even if Richard is awful).
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I forgot about that Samhadi Samuels? It hink that wast he guy
He looked 12th man good with maybe upside, so I guess I’d take him anyday over Richard.
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Face it
Although Brewer is a nice addition, he’s best suited coming off the bench as a complementary defensive presence. This basically means that our SG hole is only half full, and although it’s imperative that we sign other free agents to solidify the team, a trade of some sort is necesarry for this team to actually contend.
Disagree
This team is already the 2nd best in the league. A defensive SG who also shoots 50% from the floor? Thats not half a player, thats a whole one.
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 16, 2010 6:59 PM CDT up reply actions
While I love the enthusiasm
Saying this is the second best team in the league is a bit of a stretch. I mean the Lakers and the Heat are clearly better and there are other teams I could see doing better than us.
Gar is going to fuck the shit out of your mother
by Bullbo Baggins on Jul 16, 2010 7:23 PM CDT up reply actions
Well
Brewer shoots a high pct. from the floor because of the fact that he takes high percantage shots, which I certainly like (unlike Pargo), and rarely forces shots. However, the main concern is that he lacks ideal accuracy from distance (32%), and has limited abilities in creating his own shot.
by GriggsBriggs on Jul 17, 2010 6:20 PM CDT up reply actions
All players have strengths and weaknesses
He shoots 50%. I dont care if he can create his own shot. Rose up top/Boozer down low should be handling the ball. We should not have a SG who is hogging the ball(i.e. “creating his own shot”).
Outside range would be nice, but so is a smart player who doesnt take bad shots and plays good defense. Give me 4 guys who take good shots and play good defense, and 1 guy who creates.
Ball 4!
by californiachicagoan on Jul 19, 2010 2:33 PM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
I'd love Bynum.
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
by wrigleyrocker12 on Jul 16, 2010 8:08 PM CDT up reply actions
Brown is not useless
"Michael Redd's owed 18.3 million next year. He can either opt out like an idiot or opt in like a douche bag." - NittanyCub
here is my point guard list
1. CJ Watson
2. Delonte West (can handle the ball, score and defend either guard position)
3. Will Bynum
4. Carlos Arroyo
by Basketball Smurf on Jul 16, 2010 7:19 PM CDT reply actions
Actually
So far in summer league play, John Lucas appears to really be turning some heads, so I wouldn’t be surprised to see him play behind Rose. What concerns me is wether or not he’ll be able to take on the challenge of playing a good 10 minutes while Rose is resting, which you can’t compare to garbage time.
by GriggsBriggs on Jul 17, 2010 6:24 PM CDT up reply actions
what concerns me is what happens when hes not shooting 70% from 3 but he still isnt
passing to anyone?
"If I was to answer that question honestly, I would have to lie to you."
- Isiah Thomas, when asked if any teams were interested in trading for Shandon Anderson
Have you seen Jannero Pargo?
Go Rockets/Nets[CDR]/Bucks[Jennings]!
by Prevenge on Jul 20, 2010 3:14 AM CDT up reply actions 1 recs
Back-up SG is covered.
There are more than enough minutes to go around between Deng, Korver, and Brewer at the 2/3. I think an inexpensive zone-buster like Eddie House is a better investment.
I think Earl Watson is your best bet at back-up PG. Will Bynum is also a good fit because the Bulls do have bigs who won’t clog the lane, and Bynum’s a penetrator.
Thibs’ system seems to demand a lot of activity from its big men defensively, so I’m not sure if Shaq and Brad are good gets. Could probably get away with 2 or 3 athletic guys to sop up fouls. Sean Williams? Josh Boone?
"I've hacked into your brain. You're throwing a party and no one's showing up."
Sign Rafer as the backup PG for Rose and Flip at SG he showed some “flashes” towards the wind down of last season and I’m sure he’d be happy to come back.
im not against flip
he is a solid defender, he isnt a ball hog, he can handle the rock and play the point, hes a no nonsense player. hes just not very quick…so while on offense he would be awesome as a combo guard, on defense he could only strictly guard sgs, quick pgs are gonna toast him worse than they did kirk….
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
Flip is a street baller
And I say that as a compliment. I like his flair. (Office Space reference for you youngsters)
Too many streetballers, not good.
"Michael Redd's owed 18.3 million next year. He can either opt out like an idiot or opt in like a douche bag." - NittanyCub
That's a pretty good list.
Overall I’d say the priorities are:
1. Mason
2. Dooling
3. House
4. Williams
5. Kurt (unfortuantely not Brad)
hes gonna end up with the mavs
but i wish the bulls had tried to go after jeremy lin….i heard about him many months ago first on espn…so i cant say im a true fan, but everytime i see highlights of him i want for him to succeed . Hes a guard from harvard, so hes gotta be smart for a pro athlete, but hes a great floor general. Hes one of those guys i feel i can relate to in terms of play….he went undrafted…but im sure that dallas is gonna pick him up cuz hes been tearing it up in summer league for them…how good has he been? Well, he played john wall, and had the more spectacular stats and highlights….
I dont care what the D.N.A. Says, the Guy wearing number 12 Cannot be Kirk Hinrich, he is definetly Kurt. Kirk can actually play basketball!
No offense to Jeremey Lin
But I saw those highlights, and they didn’t make me think he is an NBA-caliber player.
Get the remaining guys from the Summer League team.
Lucas, Bouldin and a big man as well.
Use the remaining money to extend Noah. We must not loose him. Next year we will need to extend Rose as well and he will be a max player for sure.
We need a 8-9 man rotation with remaining pieces being only respectable.
Lemme throw one in since we lost Brad
All I want in life is for UC fans to chant: Deeeeeloooonte during Heat games
I like it
from the very little I’ve seen him play, he’s active, athletic, and good touch
Its always smart to poach the role players from the top teams, Spurs, Lakers, Utah, Boston.
I’d be real excited for Mason. I’m surprised he hasn’t been signed yet.
"Michael Redd's owed 18.3 million next year. He can either opt out like an idiot or opt in like a douche bag." - NittanyCub
Eddie House, Roger Mason Jr., and Kurt Thomas
If we can’t work out a trade for Rudy or Henry. I think we should go this route.
House and Mason Jr. both provide the team with shooters off the bench. Even though House is listed as a PG, he’s really a 6’ SG, but that’s where Mason Jr. comes in. At 6’5, he can play the PG spot on offense and defend SG’s on defense.
Thomas gives us a ornery vet in the Brad Miller mold, to come in if Asik isn’t producing. He still plays pretty good D, for his age and can give u some quality time in the post when needed.
Thomas
He’d be phenomenal as a backup to Noah because while he doesn’t score a whole lot, he plays tough defense, rebounds, and isn’t afraid to bang with the big bodies down-low that are in the Eastern Conference (Horford, Howard, Hibbert). Since Brad already resigned, Thomas would be great to allow Asik to get his feet wet before throwing him into the fire right away.
I think..
Eddie House would be a good fit. He can shoot and play PG. So House, Mason and K.Thomas.
Rose/House/Law?
Brewer/Mason/Korver
Deng/Korver/JJ
Boozer/Gibson/Thomas
Noah/Thomas/Asik
by bullz on Jul 18, 2010 12:56 PM CDT reply actions 2 recs
I was thinking ...
PG DRose / House / Lucas
SG Brewer / Mason / Bouldin
SF Deng / Korver / JJ
PF Boozer / Gibson / Samuels
C Noah / Asik / Thomas
That’s all 15 roster spots filled. Lucas, Bouldin, and Samuels on the inactive list, on minimum deals. I think Thibs is going to want to keep as many guys as possible, to keep practices fresh and get the young guys acclimated to his style and working the system. Bouldin and Samuels could be solid contributors if developed right. Plus, it gives us more ammo for trades for a SG in the future.
I really wouldn’t mind signing TMac instead of Mason. He has to understand that he’s not THE star anymore. If he comes here he has to be comfortable with coming off the bench, and playing his ass off every minute, no loafing. I saw flashes last year with the Knicks, he just didn’t have the legs to play over 25 mins a game. Maybe, another summer of training and this would make it about 1 1/2 years since the surgery, he gets his legs back. Not as explosive as before of course, but more than serviceable, he can hit a j and create off the dribble for himself and teammates. He could mess around and be the 6th Man of the Year and Comeback Player of the Year if he’s straight. That’s a BIG if tho.
Jason Williams
is the only quality piece they need now. Overpay for JWill!
duhh
The bulls need a shooter and someone who can create space, janero pargo?
Ricky Rubio
by RickyRubio24 on Jul 18, 2010 2:21 PM CDT reply actions 1 recs
PF/C
Steve Novak can play some minutes at PF.
Craig Smith
Kurt Thomas
Brian Skinner
Nathan Jawai
Jerome James!
Sad list.
When Kurt Thomas is by far the best option, it’s slim pickins.
Craig Smith is decent
But I think we have enough of him with Taj on board….
Novak can only shoot unfortunately….
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Here's a name I don't think I've seen once on this board since the start of free agency: Rasual Butler.
He’s big (6’7"), can shoot the 3 (made exactly as many as Ray Allen last year with only 30 more attempts), and would come cheap. He’s a guy capable of coming off the bench as a 2 or 3 for 20-25 minutes, sitting in the corners to space the floor, and draining open looks. Of the guys that are left, how many can you say that about?
I’d give him 1 year, $2.5M.
by pooriejay on Jul 19, 2010 11:15 AM CDT reply actions 1 recs
How old is he?
Could the Bulls offer him the vet’s minimum? Either way, I think he’s another one of the candidates to flock to the Heat, especially cuz he did used to be on the team
by ChiTownSportsMaster on Jul 19, 2010 1:06 PM CDT up reply actions
Not much other than squaring up shooting guards better.
I don’t know if I want to see Korver guarding Wade or Kobe or chasing around Ray Allen for 25 minutes. It’d just be nice to have two shooters on this team.
He's 31.
Maybe not the minimum, but cheap nonetheless.
good list- here's what I'm thinking
I’m thinking that Thomas is a must for PF/C now that Brad is in Hou, he actually played somewhat well when Bogut went down. If Asik is slow to catch on it looks like he could soak up some minutes and not be a liability.
For PG C J Watson is the best choice eventhough he is still unproven and restricted, Bynum is also solid and restricted and it is almost painful to say but for the unrestricted players the only one I would trust running the team if Rose got hurt would be J Williams. One thing we should do is make a call to Dallas and see if Barea can be had because their backcourt seems crowded and he would be an ideal backup PG because he does seem to be a smart player with some skill.
For SG Flip or Mason Jr are prob the best choices because they don’t seem to need a lot of min to be affective and Brewer will play a lot because of his D and Korver will get some min here as well.
I mentioned this in another thread...
How come no one is mentioning Josh Boone as the Bulls’ potential fourth big man…he has proven to be solid back-up big man in NJ.
In the backcourt, there are a couple of guys no one is mentioning who could be had for the minimum…Mardy Collins or Javaris Crittenton.
Thomas, Miller, Salmons, James, Pargo, Gray, MLE, and (there is no LLE thanks to the Pargo signing) will not be here with a Max Free Agent...don't get too attached.
I liked Boone
bc he always seemed to play really well against us. But he’s played really really poorly in the few other games I’ve seen him play. But then again as our 3rd PF, sure….why not.
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