Sources: Fight with Grizz 'mate leaves Mayo's face 'swollen'
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Woj sez (via his Twitter account):
Altercation came after a card game gone awry. Mayo became increasingly belligerent toward Allen when asked to settle a debt, sources say
Mayo got into Allen’s face, and Allen struck him, sources say. Several teammates got between them and broke it up. Mayo missed Tuesday game.
http://twitter.com/#!/WojYahooNBA
Deng/Boozer/Noah: All your rebound are belong to us.
Or...
Bye bye Allen…he has a history of being involved in off-the-court altercations…he will probably get suspended for a very long time.
Is this even a basketball game anymore, or am I watching a referee themed television show? -Juiceboxjerry
Bronchitis???
I don’t know if it was an illness or if he was in a fight, all i know is that the bulls management should be on the phone right now trying to trade for this guy…………..Hopefully the grizz will lower their trading demands……..No Way the bulls will include Asik
This might actually make the Bulls hesitant to deal for him if they do make him available
It would be so kick ass to get this guy in a Bulls uni. Him and Rose would be dangerous as hell
Until Keith Bogans is taken out of the starting lineup, it's: Tommy Del Thibo
I'm sure Reinsdorf approves of his fiscal responsibility.
by Ozzie Montana on Jan 5, 2011 12:03 AM CST reply actions 12 recs
God I love BaB
I got the skills to pay the bills and that's about it
by Rose Colored Goggles on Jan 5, 2011 8:42 AM CST up reply actions
In the words of ODB
Bitch, gimme my money!
In the words of Mayo
No.
by cubbybear on Jan 5, 2011 11:45 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
So Tony Allen
took the starting SG job right ?
They almost have to trade him now, right?
I mean, if they wanted to get rid of him before, then this happens…
No joke, if they trade for him, I will have a straight up Bullsgasm. That starting five would just be too nice
Until Keith Bogans is taken out of the starting lineup, it's: Tommy Del Thibo
Haywood got in a fight with Etan Thomas
when they were with the Wiz, but I think they both stuck around for a while. They shouldn’t trade their #3 pick just because he got in a fight, fights happen. Maybe this catalyzes a process already in the works though, and lowers his trade value that much further.
Mayo isn’t going to like coming off the bench behind Bogans though.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 5, 2011 12:14 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, not just because of the fight
but because they were already looking to trade him anyway
Until Keith Bogans is taken out of the starting lineup, it's: Tommy Del Thibo
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 5, 2011 12:18 AM CST up reply actions
lol
rec for bogans starting
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The Miami Heat: Like ants and a magnifying glass. ... OH NO! CHRIS BOSH’S BEAUTIFUL FACE!!!!!!!!
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simply ridiculous
your Stuart Scott impression that is.
I remember once former Bull Dave Corzine staring at a stat sheet after a loss when he had one rebound and Michael Jordan offering, "One more rebound than a dead man."
This quote is from an unrelated story by Nick Friedell:
Without question, the two players that Bulls general manager Gar Forman fields the most calls about are Gibson and Asik. They are young and their contracts are relatively cheap. The more games they play like this, the easier it may be for Forman to deal them at the deadline for another piece. The Bulls love both players, but if the right deal comes up, one or both may be gone.
Until Keith Bogans is taken out of the starting lineup, it's: Tommy Del Thibo
did you did you read this?
http://forums.realgm.com/boards/viewtopic.php?t=1081277
It's not me my keyboard sucks!
And........
He was probably just checking out the raptors players, since they are in rebuilding mode………lol
I don't get it
Who would we want from the T Wolves? Maybe Flynn? Corey Brewer? None of that really gets me excited. I guess Flynn would be a nice third guard
Until Keith Bogans is taken out of the starting lineup, it's: Tommy Del Thibo
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 5, 2011 1:03 AM CST up reply actions
Just thought it was interesting since that quote mentions..
Without question, the two players that Bulls general manager Gar Forman fields the most calls about are Gibson and Asik.
There was a NBA GM in the stands on a night where both played well. I have no idea what it means.
It's not me my keyboard sucks!
Ah, I see what you were getting at
Until Keith Bogans is taken out of the starting lineup, it's: Tommy Del Thibo
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 5, 2011 2:13 AM CST up reply actions
taj asik for love + one of ellington/corey/wesley johnson
gogogogoogogogo
Derrick Rose is a motherfucking ninja.
by sin on Jan 5, 2011 4:31 AM CST up reply actions
they are murdering our LuvaBulls over there lol
"Where did you get this information and why should I listen to it?" - Stacey King
Man thats crazy. Taj is starter quality.
Asik is fun, but he’s no starter.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 5, 2011 12:35 AM CST up reply actions
I think he can be
I have yet to see him get handled on the defensive end and he doesn’t get in the way on the offensive end… there are a lot of centers who have made a quality living with only those attributes
Hell Yeah
A center is hard to find in the nba, specially now, back in the days there were more good centers………It is hard to find a good back up center now, the bulls can find another pf to sign if needed in the d-league, plus the bulls need Asik until Noah returns
by Jermal on Jan 5, 2011 12:41 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
interesting fact: most teams seem to do the "center by committee" thing. i was searching b-r.com
to see how noah’s numbers stacked against other high minute centers, and i learned that only 12 centers in the nba play 24 or more minutes per game.
"JJ has never made that floater. He’s probably never even practiced it, he just decided to take a floater, which is why he’s James Johnson."
-JocktrapNoah
taj is no d-league, but.... yep
in a conference with dwight howard.
or if you want to grind out a win against the celts with garnett and shaq (or perk or whoever).
or the lakers…
The name of the team is ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS - "I tried to convince them that what they were doing was an aberration, an imbecility, a stupidity without name"
not that im choosing a side
but you could always put deng at the 4, or asik at the 4 in a a tight situation, and kurt thomas might be better at the 4 as well….without asik, who do you have at center? Anyone on the roster is already undersized and there are very few good backup centers in the league that are worth having. But of course, it always depends on what else you can get back…
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!
weren't you advocating a Noah trade
Because bigs are easy to find?
I remember once former Bull Dave Corzine staring at a stat sheet after a loss when he had one rebound and Michael Jordan offering, "One more rebound than a dead man."
I'd take Asik over Taj in a heartbeat
Asik has legit size, is a solid athlete, and can really block/alter shots. Taj is noce, but what Omer can od is invaluable. He seems like a real steal to me.
Until Keith Bogans is taken out of the starting lineup, it's: Tommy Del Thibo
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 5, 2011 1:05 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Exactly.
Taj is what he is, and he likely won’t change. Asik, however, could one day develop into a Gortat, or a Robin Lopez
by Stacey_Is_King on Jan 5, 2011 1:11 AM CST up reply actions
Those are low expectations...
I probably think higher of Asik than most people, but to me he is already at least as good as Robin Lopez.
by Basketball on Jan 5, 2011 1:12 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
My typing is becoming frightening
Until Keith Bogans is taken out of the starting lineup, it's: Tommy Del Thibo
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 5, 2011 2:14 AM CST up reply actions
chapuforyou appreciates it though
The Miami Heat: Like ants and a magnifying glass. ... OH NO! CHRIS BOSH’S BEAUTIFUL FACE!!!!!!!!
Over Taj?
I might because of his size. If they get something good for Taj I’m down.
It's not me my keyboard sucks!
The thing with Taj how long can he play with high energy before his body starts to give
Because he isn’t going to get any better skill wise. he is 25, so he has likely 3 more solid years in him if he played starters minutes, maybe longer if he keeps coming off the bench. Now what do you resign at when his contract is up?
Asik is still raw and has much more upside.
I think Taj and Asik are great backups, but if Deng and maybe Johnson (if he stops being a tard) can spot some minutes at 4, Taj becomes the tradable one.
I remember once former Bull Dave Corzine staring at a stat sheet after a loss when he had one rebound and Michael Jordan offering, "One more rebound than a dead man."
You can hate the opinion all ya want but I'd give up both for Mayo
Thomas is a more than capable backup for now. Spend the offseason looking for a legit backup center, pf and pg.
That starting 5 would just look too nice.
Plus, we’d still have that ‘enticing’ Charlotte pick to use as an asset in future trades
by Option27 on Jan 5, 2011 1:14 AM CST via mobile up reply actions
meh
I don’t think we have to give up that much, though. Why do that when they’ll probably just take Taj?
The Miami Heat: Like ants and a magnifying glass. ... OH NO! CHRIS BOSH’S BEAUTIFUL FACE!!!!!!!!
They can have anyone outside our other starting 4 for all I care. I just wanna have the 5 set already and fill up the bench later
If we can keep that Charlotte pick, let them have our first rounder and whomever else they want outside of Rose, Deng, Boozer and Noah.
After seeing how Orlando looks now and what Miami has going for them, we need a starting 5 that has no weakness whatsoever to take the rest of the East on
Taj would be gone mos def.
Probably JJ and cap filer (Bogans please) and our 1st should get it done at this point. Taj would start for them once Z-Bo leaves this off-season.
Rose 2010!!!!!
I don't even think they'll really push for Omer but if he's the breaking point, fuck it.
Do what Orlando did with Gortat. Get rid of your backup for a solid 5 and worry about the rest later
God, I want Mayo on this team so bad
It’s almost too perfect of a fit. Is there any question that he’d play so much better on a team like this? I hope Pax and Gar see things the same way
Until Keith Bogans is taken out of the starting lineup, it's: Tommy Del Thibo
by Juiceboxjerry on Jan 5, 2011 2:16 AM CST up reply actions
On a lighter note.
If we just started Brewer it would do a world of good, but Brewer and Mayo wow.
Rose 2010!!!!!
I would not give up either for Mayo...
Mainly because Mayo is a poor fit next to Rose, which most fans who want to trade for him are completely ignoring…the Bulls do not need a ball dominant guard next to Rose, as Rose needs the ball in his hands to be effective…
In terms of fit, Stephen Jackson or JR Smith would be much better than Mayo.
Is this even a basketball game anymore, or am I watching a referee themed television show? -Juiceboxjerry
What gave you the impression Mayo has to be a ball dominent guard?
I got the skills to pay the bills and that's about it
by Rose Colored Goggles on Jan 5, 2011 8:46 AM CST up reply actions
Really?
That is how he scores. He’s always needed the ball and the dribble to be effective.
I can predict the future using Norm Van Lier's crystal balls.
"Sam has a tendency to denigrate reports coming from any reporter who didn’t also cover the day Naismith first put up the peach baskets." - snley
you just restated your position
you didn’t provide any evidence to support your claims
by Basketball Smurf on Jan 5, 2011 10:15 AM CST up reply actions
I didn't say he couldn't or doesn't score that way
I’m just saying I think he has the skill set to be effective without the ball as well. Jump shooting is a huge part of his game, and I’ve seen him spot up effectively in games before.
I got the skills to pay the bills and that's about it
by Rose Colored Goggles on Jan 5, 2011 10:58 AM CST up reply actions
So we constantly hear how the Bulls need another scorer/ball handler/shooting guard
Mayo is all of those. It seems like you only want spot up shooters to fill in that void.
Oh so wrong.
I totally agree
I think a lot of people who are willing to give up stuff like Taj+Asik+pick for Mayo aren’t awar of what his game is or how not-great he’s played since his rookie year. Mayo can shoot from the outside, but his % from three is nothing special. And, as you say, he is not a perfect fit next to Rose. The hype around Mayo exceeds his game right now. He lost his starting spot on the Grizz….
by hitlesswonder on Jan 5, 2011 3:30 PM CST up reply actions
They are gold right now
But I still rather trade the Charlotte pick before Taj or Asik
Did you vote for the ASG today?
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 5, 2011 6:51 AM CST up reply actions
Yeah, I agree completely.
I see tons of posts on here how this may be so awesome in 6 years… well.. I say if we can convince another team of that and get something now, all the better.
I'm thinking nothing will happen until closer to the deadline.
Especially with Noah out, they don’t want to lose the depth they currently have with Gibson and Asik. Who knows though…sometimes you have to make the deal when it is there to be made. Of course, that is assuming they actually want to make one which isn’t certain.
dunno
Memphis must be on a bad mood right now
Did you vote for the ASG today?
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 5, 2011 6:52 AM CST up reply actions
Bad call for Mayo
Tony is one of the strongest player in the league (for his size)
Did you vote for the ASG today?
Just another reason for Mayo to start pushing for a trade to Chicago. He can make friends with the guys Allen's afraid of
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 5, 2011 8:30 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
no
he’s talking about the chicago people that put a hit out on tony allen last year, and killed eddy curry’s baby mom.
"4 inches, baby!" --ripped off from Kush
where is this information coming from?
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
2009
http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4094591
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/02/22/2009-02-22_chicago_lawyer_charged_with_murder_of_ed.html
"4 inches, baby!" --ripped off from Kush
by anorexorcist on Jan 5, 2011 11:53 AM CST up reply actions
James Johnson can protect Mayo.
Put those martial art’s skills to use.
by Grinder in Training on Jan 5, 2011 9:05 AM CST up reply actions
now that he's clean up from his buffet bingeing days
maybe he can also ball instead of just whip ass
I remember once former Bull Dave Corzine staring at a stat sheet after a loss when he had one rebound and Michael Jordan offering, "One more rebound than a dead man."
Any way we can get Marc Gasol back, too?
Yeah, probably not.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Jan 5, 2011 7:15 AM CST via mobile reply actions
Hasheem Thabeet might be filler in any Memphis trade.
He’d be interesting to take a look at, tho not to have high hopes for, but thats another lottery pick Memphis has squandered. Memphis really isn’t too good at this lottery pick thing.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 5, 2011 9:05 AM CST up reply actions
too expensive
Did you vote for the ASG today?
by JustAnotherFan on Jan 5, 2011 9:07 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I agree he is too expensive
he can likely be signed cheaper in the offseason if big man help is needed
I remember once former Bull Dave Corzine staring at a stat sheet after a loss when he had one rebound and Michael Jordan offering, "One more rebound than a dead man."
Has anybody seen Tony Allen's body language
i woudn’t fuk with him on a Sunday morning
"Where did you get this information and why should I listen to it?" - Stacey King
See, now, I think Mayo going to the Bulls would be a great opportunity to prove himself.
He’d end up starting, and he’d have a new chance in a new city to prove that he can bounce back from adversity.
But, sadly, I think this fight may sour the org on him once and for all.
"Smith stripped. Smith stopped! Smith stopped again by Pippen!"
by ColonelFatheart on Jan 5, 2011 12:10 PM CST reply actions
Do the Grizzlies do it?
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=27ao686
"Get up or GET OUT THE WAY!"
~Stacy King
We don't do it.
No way we give up both Taj and Asik for Mayo. Maybe for Melo, but not Mayo.
Rose 2010!!!!!
by illwill on Jan 5, 2011 3:15 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
He's not worth either Taj or Asik
let alone both.
by JockstrapNoah on Jan 5, 2011 3:26 PM CST up reply actions
I don't wanna turn into a bit but I wouldn't call them "insane" for giving up both
When you have a chance to have a great starting 5 for the next few years, you have to take it seriously.
I don’t wanna have another regret with Memphis like the Gasol trade that never happened. They are obviously asking a lot but we shouldn’t overvalue our young players again whilst having a shot at Mayo.
by Option27 on Jan 5, 2011 5:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions
rather keep 'em both and traded the bulls' own pick for terrence williams
The name of the team is ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS - "I tried to convince them that what they were doing was an aberration, an imbecility, a stupidity without name"
i used to be a big fan
but when you need a D league ball boy to tell you you’re squandering a golden opportunity, i’m not sure you deal for that guy.
Doesn’t seem very moral to me. Might as well take Satan’s autograph while you’re at it. - N.C.
LISTEN
anybody gives up Asik for Mayo and im cursing you with a belizean voodoo of no sex for a year. dammit
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you're going to give them a blog?
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jan 5, 2011 4:39 PM CST up reply actions
::::::::POOF:::::
you get no pumpum for a day
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by Belize on Jan 5, 2011 5:07 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
What a surprising contrast from the way our FO handles media attention into controversy...
Both players said they weren’t surprised that the scuffle became public.
"No big deal. (The media) is doing its job," Mayo said. "It’s you guys’ job to know what’s going on with the Grizzlies. It happened. We just have to deal with it.
Oh, see I thought every city had a KC Johnson that could sit there and spin up BS because they are actually just mouthpieces for the team. Silly me.
"4 inches, baby!" --ripped off from Kush
Wolves out of it
Minnesota had internal discussions about making a trade proposal for Memphis guard O.J. Mayo, but decided against it prior to the infamous mid-air fight involving Mayo and Tony Allen on the team charter last week, sources said. Rival execs say Mayo remains available
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