NBA Trade Talk: The Bulls Best 3 Options for Shooting Guard

by Arash Darbandi on Jan 29, 2011 6:39 PM CST

As the Bulls try to make do without Joakim Noah, another gaping hole has appeared in the Bull's starting lineup. That hole happens to be at the two guard, where the Bulls signed Keith Bogans, Ronnie Brewer, and Kyle Korver this off season to help run the show with D Rose. If the Bulls want to be the championship team they are capable of being, they need to find a solid 3rd scoring option. Korver has played well of the bench, but Brewer and Bogans have struggled. Here are the best three available players for the Bulls:

Quentin Richardson- The Chicago native and former DePaul Blue Demon, in my opinion, is the number one candidate to join the Chicago Bulls. After the Magic traded for Gilbert Arenas, Jason Richardson, and Hedo Turkoglu, Quentin has almost seen his role completely disappear. The lack of value he has for the Magic makes getting him easy for the Bulls.

Stephen Jackson- Jackson is probably the best player available on the market. Jackson's 17 PPG would but him as a solid third option behind Boozer and Rose. The problem is the Bobcats asking price. Charlotte appears to be heading into a rebuilding mode, so they may overprice Jackson.

J.R. Smith- The 25 year old has been a human highlight reel the past few months for the Denver Nuggets. Smith's number's are down from years past, but the Nuggets might be willing to move him and his 6 million dollars if Melo is also heading out.

If the Bulls acquire Smith or Jackson, they will immediately join the elite teams in the NBA. Both players can produce their own offense and both can be an instant spark. The problem is the Bulls don't have a lot of attractive pieces to give away. Taj Gibson comes to mind, but his steady improvement from his rookie season may make the Bulls think twice about a possible trade. The Bulls can use their first round draft pick, which figure to be in the mid 20's in this upcoming draft. Richardson will come at a cheap price, that's why I think the Bulls might try and get him. Until then, the Bulls will have to hope for one of their free agent signing to turn it around.

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OJ Mayo?

I’d rather have him than all of these.

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Jan 29, 2011 6:45 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

(for the right price, of course)

eat. sleep. hoop. repeat. become legendary.

by Sir Buckets on Jan 29, 2011 6:49 PM CST up reply actions

Jason Richardson.. him I'd take..

Quentin Richardson is keith bogans on offense, actually has a worse shooting percentage. J.R. is a shotjacker and occasional ballstopper on O, so I’m a big now on both of thos. Jackson looks good, though shooting 40% isn’t something I get too excited about and, as you say, CHA probably wants lots in return. Remember.. doing nothing IS an option, and the one the Bulls will take unless something CLEARLY better comes along. When you’re within sniffing distance of top seed in an East with Bos, Mia, and Orl a year after being an 8 seed, you’re not going to rock the boat. The status quo is pretty nice, and they won’t fix what isn’t broken.

by DisCUBbobulated on Jan 29, 2011 7:07 PM CST reply actions 1 recs

Ugh....

Jackson’s shot selection is supposedly a sore point in CHA…I don’t see giving up picks for a 33% 3pt shooter with a contract that has decent amount of money left…

If the Bulls could get Courtney for their 1st round pick, I’d be very happy with that.

by hitlesswonder on Jan 29, 2011 10:20 PM CST reply actions

I dont know im starting to dig bogans

he scores 6pts, automatic win…maybe thibs knew that from the getgo, bogans is like some human cheat code, all he needs is 6pts, and wham whether its the first quarter or the 4th, you can walk away saying…“yea..we won”….

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!

by piccolomair on Jan 29, 2011 10:28 PM CST reply actions 5 recs

Maybe it has something to do with shame?

The other team notices it and goes “Awwww Bogans scored 6 on us? We must really suck.” Then they just… give up.

Is it depressing that our starting shooting guard has only scored 6 points 12 times, or is it impressive that the Bulls have gone 12-0 in those games? Mind blowing.

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 29, 2011 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 4 recs

I'm turning this green because

human cheat code

was awesome

Let Bogans score 6. Play Scal the rest of the game

by JustAnotherFan on Jan 30, 2011 4:49 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs

If you are right about Quentin Richardson,

why would Orlando trade him to us?

by Tim S. on Jan 29, 2011 11:18 PM CST reply actions

OJ Mayo or bust.

His trade value has GOT to be so low right now.

Is it depressing that our starting shooting guard has only scored 6 points 12 times, or is it impressive that the Bulls have gone 12-0 in those games? Mind blowing.

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 30, 2011 12:00 AM CST reply actions 1 recs

OJ Mayo is going to want a new contract.

Might put a wrench in that idea?

by SoulEater7 on Jan 30, 2011 12:16 AM CST reply actions

Would love to have JR or Capn Jack.

We could get both those guys, the question is does Tibs want them? Both have had issues with fitting into roles and we definitely need a role player in this spot. Our SG primary responsibility is defense though, and Jackson is a top defender. I would love to see him against Wade or Kobe.

Q has lost a step I’m afraid. I think his role on the Bulls would be the same as on the Magic. He would be behind Brewer and Bogans.

P.S. Korver is a SF not a SG. Almost all of Korver’s minutes come with Brewer on the floor as the 2.

by Gorditadog on Jan 30, 2011 9:19 AM CST reply actions

Brewer, Korver, Watson

by berzerkulous on Jan 30, 2011 10:10 AM CST reply actions

Amen, brother

go home with who brung ya.

by hlac on Jan 30, 2011 12:41 PM CST up reply actions

and no NBA finals

"he scores 6pts, automatic win…maybe thibs knew that from the getgo, bogans is like some human cheat code, all he needs is 6pts" - piccolomair

by JustAnotherFan on Jan 30, 2011 4:51 PM CST up reply actions

But Q-Tip gets us there?

by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2011 10:40 AM CST up reply actions

Has Quentin Richardson ever played SG?

by msquared10 on Jan 30, 2011 1:23 PM CST reply actions

yes

"he scores 6pts, automatic win…maybe thibs knew that from the getgo, bogans is like some human cheat code, all he needs is 6pts" - piccolomair

by JustAnotherFan on Jan 30, 2011 4:51 PM CST up reply actions

JR is the best option here...

I think the problem is that he makes too much money currently to make an outright trade for him. It would require breaking up the second unit which I don’t think the Bulls want to do. What do you guys think of this trade?

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=4h4oxgf

The Bulls would have to give up their first most likely to the Kings as well. It may not be enough to get those guys but it would certainly solve the 2 guard spot and give Deng a suitable replacement so he won’t be playing 40+ minutes every night.

by Run M on Jan 30, 2011 1:30 PM CST reply actions

I'd do that in a heartbeat.

Is it depressing that our starting shooting guard has only scored 6 points 12 times, or is it impressive that the Bulls have gone 12-0 in those games? Mind blowing.

by wrigleyrocker12 on Jan 30, 2011 11:03 PM CST up reply actions

Sure, and so would Houston. But why would Sacto give up Casspi and Landry for JJ and Bogans?

Well, isn't what LeBron did last night the living embodiment of The Secret, leaving millions on the table and turning himself into a hometown villain, all for the sake of winning?
Neil Paine, basketball-reference.com

by snley on Jan 31, 2011 1:18 PM CST up reply actions

They have been interested in dealing Casspi for about a month now and Landry is a free agent after this season. He is bound to leave in the off-season and he is all they have to show for the Martin trade, getting something for him makes sense. Sac would be getting the Bulls first round pick, JJ, and Bogans who can be a little cap relief.

by Run M on Jan 31, 2011 4:07 PM CST up reply actions

I think they want to deal Casspi b/c they think they can get something good for him

I don’t think JJ and a first round pick is what they have in mind for Landry and Casspi.

by JSB on Jan 31, 2011 5:17 PM CST up reply actions

So they'd be happy giving up a good player on a rookie deal for 2 useless players and an upper 20s draft pick?

by snley on Jan 31, 2011 6:55 PM CST up reply actions

and again

Rodman is the best.

by Rodman4eva on Jan 30, 2011 9:08 PM CST reply actions

Everybody keeps bringing up JR Smith, but do you really think the Bulls want him?

We already acquired him once and traded him for Howard Eisley and two future second-round draft picks without ever suiting him up for a game. For whatever reason Reinsdorf/Pax didn’t want him then, and I have yet to hear any real story of pursuing him now.

I could be mistaken though. Is there ANY buzz about the Bulls wanting this guy?

by Khalid El-Amin on Jan 31, 2011 10:47 AM CST reply actions