Rudy!?

SamSmithHoops
  
The Bulls reached agreement with Keith Bogans on a two year deal valued at about $2.5 million, NBA sources confirmed Saturday.

that’s my feelings.

what is he, like a defensive CJ watson? At least he’s a legit NBA player.

BOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Trading JJ for Rudy? we would of had one spot left and you know Thibs loves an extra defender for some extra fouls if necessary, or just a big body to throw in there if need be….I hope Rudy comes next or otherwise this does not make too much sense given his Bulls need shooting statement…

FWIW, Keith is a tough, tough defender… not sure you guys needed him after signing Brewer, though.

Flip JJ for Rudy and the roster is still filled out.

Otherwise, this is about as “meh” as “meh” gets.

This move opens the door for Rudy …This definately sends the signal that he just wanted that last guard for the roster…..a big defender so could very well help, (gulp)……but with Thibs speaking of needing shooting and the importance of shooting I do believe this leaves more to come and please please say hello to Rudy…….and THANK GOD GOODBYE James Johnson

this?

about the Bulls signing a gritty, team player that only cares about winning.

WHY!?

but Popovich started Bogans ahead of Mason last year, didn’t he? Popovich knows what he’s doing, so I guess I don’t hate the move as much as some here.

I’m still holding out hope we can nab Rudy, though.

his responses:

Bogans a shooter, play sa d

Bogans will be keepin the seats nice and toasty

so i asked simply: is he good:

his response:

NO

So, he sucks..nobody can tell me diff cuz this guy is like sports 2 mixed with scooter on the NBA stats tip

so F u Gar!

But once that schedule comes out on Tuesday, I’m circling that Bulls vs. Warriors game. Can’t get much more exciting than Pargo vs. Bogans.

if this doesn’t stop us from getting Rudy I’m fine with it, even though I don’t seem to be as high on him as some of us are.

JJ for Rudy straight up is a steal, JJ and a first for Rudy is not so much of one.

Not to say that we will find someone as good as Rudy in the 20-30 range of the first round, just that I hate not having a first rounder. It takes a lot of the suspense out of the draft for me.

That name just makes me wanna slap someone in the face.

and his ultimate value is as a JJ replacement.

Bogans is one of those players who doesn’t stand out for being bad, but when you really watch the game, you notice he hasn’t done anything good either. He is like a young version of Adrian Griffin.

I can’t say I followed Bogans career, but when watching him play, I don’t see anything I like. I see him as a guy opposing teams should go after on defense because he is way overrated on that end and on offense you leave him open until he hits a shot. He is more team defender than individual defender, he really doesn’t do jack against the top shooting guards. Every time Bogans is in the game, I feel like we will be wondering why Brewer is sitting.

is that his low fg% (.403 last year) is mostly due to the fact that almost 2 out of every 3 shots he takes is a 3pter. His TS% (.542) was decent last year as was his efg% (.520). He looks like he is just here to catch kick outs from Rose. Maybe this was the shooter Thibs was referring too…

So the signing of Bogans does not eliminate the possiblity for going after Rudy. They still have about 2 million dollars (rough estimate) in CAP space. They could still trade a first round pick + JJ for Rudy/Pendergraph. And Also have enough CAP space to sign John Lucas III…..

I actually like the Signing of bogans. He is a veteran player who can shoot a 3. He is only going to play spot minutes anyways and he started for a playoff team last year.

Do you not understand that you need a team to win games. When we took tyrus the taking of Victor and the addition of Pj brown is what lead Tyrus from being so useless on the bulls team. You have to get minutes to play the game and learn the game in the process. If any other team had taken Ben Gordon he would never have been the player that ended up getting a way overpriced contract. why do you want a lockjam at every position.? This will not lead to anything but a waste of talent. We have had so many players that we could have drafted or did draft that ended up being solid players. Artest, brad miller, elton brand, tyson(who would have been better than wallace/ pjbrown).

James johnson can play and what he needs is playing time. where do you play rudy? we have rose, brewer, watson, korver,. how many more gaurds do you want to limit each player except rose to ten minutes a game. Rudy is looking for playing time and more money. let the knicks get him.

JJ is going to shine if given the chance trust me

Assuming Bogans got $1.2-1.5 in first year, Bulls still have more than $2 million in cap room. Rudy only at $1.25 next season.
29 minutes ago via web .Since some have asked…signing Bogans does not preclude Bulls from continuing to pursue Rudy Fernandez…still under cap & only 12 players.

Would you rather give minutes to Bogans or Pendergraph given if we get rudy and pendergraph

this move is a nudge to Portland to make the market for Fernandez look like its closing

The Bulls had engaged in trade talks with the Trail Blazers for Rudy Fernandez, but Bogans’ signing will likely end those"

Shoot me

KCJHoop
  
Bulls roster up to 12—-with seven (!) new players—-after Bogans signing. Bulls still in mix for Rudy Fernandez if Trail Blazers trade him

We signed a veteran player who plays solid D and can somewhat shoot the 3. He did not cost much and he will not eat up many minutes. I do not think this was ever related to whether or not we can get Rudy. Furthermore, Thibs said this team is going to add shooters, so I would just be patient.

This offseason has been very productive. At this point I am ready to just trust Forman with the roster and hope for the best.

we had to grab someone b/c all our eggs were in the Rudy basket

Why did the bulls sign another shooting gaurd like Brewer? Bogans hardly played in last years playoffs. He’ll make a basket or two but he will be a NONFACTOR in the 4th qtr of games and for defensive matchups we have Brewer. At this point, I don’t see the Bulls getting better than a #4 seed in next years playoffs unless we can get more firepower and get more size. Celtics saw this and thats why they signed Von Wafer and Shaq O’neil; not a Keith Bogans! THIS WAS NOT A GOOD SIGNING.

At least it’s not Aaron Gray. Jesus 157 comments.. only on blogabull.

for the defensive 2nd unit, but with that deep roster it will be difficult for rudy to get 25+ minutes…

that is pretty good and i like it! but perhaps rudy have a problem with a deep roster…anyway, bulls look pretty good!

i like it and for me the team looks really good. but i think rudy will have a problem with a that…so the rudy-option could be off the table.

i like it and for me the team looks really good. but i think rudy will have a problem with that…so the rudy-option could be off the table.

It doesn’t really matter, but sure is uninspiring. I’d rather have seen TMac or Eddie House myself or probably a long list of guys.

Sources say Portland is considering waiting to see if they can get a better offer from what the Bulls have offered for Rudy Fernandez.

If Rudy gets seriously hurt in the World Championships then that would GREATLY REDUCE Rudy’s trade value to ZERO. Is that a risk that Portland is willing take for someone who is not part of thier regular rotation anymore?