BREAKING: Tentative agreement reached to end NBA Lockout
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Should've traded for Melo.
by sin on Nov 26, 2011 2:43 AM CST reply actions 5 recs
mm how nice to start a championship season kicking the lakers asses
chadfordinsider Chad Ford
NBA planning on opening up on Christmas Day. Celtics-Knicks, Heat-Mavs, Bulls-Lakers scheduled.
Should've traded for Melo.
i just woke up feeling thirsty
i reach for my gatorade….
check the time on my phone….
force of habit check my twitter….
see this tweet…..
thirst seems quenched……
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 Nov 26, 2011 2:52 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
pants seem wet...
Should've traded for Melo.
by sin on Nov 26, 2011 3:27 AM CST up reply actions 8 recs
for gods sake i hope you're not talking about hinrich playing here
by obnoxious american on Nov 26, 2011 8:11 AM CST up reply actions
Silly Brer American
I didn’t say it was your happy place.
He's still a polarizing figure I see.
He can’t hurt having him on the team.
would you feel better
if you scrolled down to Detroit?
I'm assuming you mean ben.
i guess. a little.
by obnoxious american on Nov 26, 2011 11:30 AM CST up reply actions
over hinrich?
or not at all. cause i’m inclined to agree.
by obnoxious american on Nov 27, 2011 12:18 AM CST up reply actions
it seems like a lot of people around here either want BG or Kirk back
LIke that team edward vs team whatever the other guy is in that twilight crap
YES!!!
Time for BlogAMayo!
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by kingles on Nov 26, 2011 2:59 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
blogafllalo
before the nba tweet i read his tweet, dude does some killer quotes, all poetic like
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 Nov 26, 2011 3:01 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I would be happy with that.
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honestly
i’d be happy just to see bogans take the court right now. IM JUST HAPPY NOW>>>>WOOT NBA!!!!!!
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!
Wow..
You know your sick for the NBA when you say you’d be happy to just see Bogans take the court lol.
by bdasilva7785 on Nov 26, 2011 6:32 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
Free agency start Dec. 9th
It will be crazy with all of the movement. Hopefully we get a good SG!
i dare you to move.
im not christian....
but merry Christmas indeed!!!!!
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 Nov 26, 2011 3:10 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
THANK YOU SANTA!!!
There are the guys who get you the need baskets," says Bulls reserve forward Brian Scalabrine, referring to the vital hoops that stop runs and close out games. "I have a different word for killers. I call them mother-------. And right now, Derrick Rose is the baddest mother------ in the league by far. He is the reason we win.
since this comment will get deleted anyways...
Should've traded for Melo.
by sin on Nov 26, 2011 3:38 AM CST up reply actions 11 recs
okay im done for the night. expect to see these removed tomorrow!
Should've traded for Melo.
by sin on Nov 26, 2011 3:39 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
fuck rondo
by Slick Ric on Nov 26, 2011 3:33 AM CST reply actions 5 recs
This is freaking awesome news
My life with Derrick Rose in it >>>>> My life without Derrick Rose in it
Looking forward to getting the season underway.
"Denard's 2010 was spent redefining what one man can do." - Brian @ mgoblog
by Jivas on Nov 26, 2011 3:34 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
Also
Someone wake up Matt so we can get this front-paged! Come on YFBB, you’re slipping!
(I keed, I keed.)
"Denard's 2010 was spent redefining what one man can do." - Brian @ mgoblog
(i should get access to post on the front page since i have no life)
(although we all know the background of this site would have melo as soon as im given that power)
Should've traded for Melo.
Im ready to party.
I’m going to make it rain Dengs in the club baby.
by Slick Ric on Nov 26, 2011 3:38 AM CST reply actions 4 recs
sure makes being called into work better
fuck rondo!
You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
I've been in Bears hibernation
But it’s great to be around you all again. We back baby!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
PS, I love you D. Rose.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
I'm up!
ahhh!!!
Frontpaged this one, deleted a couple others, felt so good!
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 26, 2011 9:22 AM CST reply actions
Felt good deleting things, or felt good having enough activity that deleting things makes sense?
by runningman on Nov 26, 2011 10:19 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
FINALLYIWANTEDTOPOSTSOMETHINGLIKEWHATSINDIDATTHETOP
BUTHEBEATMETOITIGUESSTHISWILLDOILOVETHENBAANDITWILLFEELSOGOODTOKICKTHELAKERSASSONXMASDAYYYYYY
This is the best feeling!
I don’t have to become a hockey fan anymore!!!!!
by rocky_mountain_bull on Nov 26, 2011 9:45 AM CST reply actions 4 recs
Yikes
And I thought my turning to a college basketball game here and there was depressing; turning to hockey sounds like the worst fate of all.
"Denard's 2010 was spent redefining what one man can do." - Brian @ mgoblog
Marquette Jacksonville state on monday!
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"Sportsmanship is just loser talk for losing."
by boyonthedock on Nov 26, 2011 11:45 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
GIF PARTY?!?
the only proper way to celebrate, am i right??
i think it already started
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 26, 2011 10:00 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
So excited!
Makes having to the ride the bike into work less sad today!
"Did Michael Jordan join the Pistons when he couldn't beat them? No. He dug down deep and went out and kicked their fucking ass."
KC's back! the bucket's back!
http://twitter.com/#!/KCJHoop/status/140429349059956736
#Bulls’ plan will be to monitor other teams’ amnesty cuts and see if they can sign somebody for vets’ minimum. They should be capped out.
KC doesn’t even know the rules yet, but already giving us reason to worry Bulls cheaping out.
‘capped out’, LOLWTF
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 26, 2011 10:12 AM CST reply actions 4 recs
From what I read on Chris Sheridan's site
The mid-level exception will be intact.
i think this deserves a fan post
b/c this plan seems like crap when the Bulls will likely have a full mle to spend. But KC could be wrong.
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 26, 2011 10:55 AM CST up reply actions
GIF PARTY
"And thank you to God for making me an Atheist." - Ricky Gervais
by MichaelClutchtree on Nov 26, 2011 10:26 AM CST reply actions
Holy shit, it's over?
Bout gd time.
Quick, what player is it that I should be mad the Bulls won’t get in about a week and a half?
Recovering...
this is truly awesome
checked espn out of pure habit this morning, and wow! Happy thanksgiving!
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 26, 2011 10:32 AM CST reply actions
I woke up with a crazy dream of impending doom
SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO WRONG
partay tonight! If in NW suburbs, drinks on me!
Bears. Bulls. White Sox.
yayayayayayayayayaya
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This really is great news and all, but if Bogans is starting on December 25th, I'm locking myself out
Recovering...
how about if amensty clause sacrifice Kirk Hinrich is starting?
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 26, 2011 11:00 AM CST up reply actions
I guess I'd be ok with Brewer starting, and Kirk coming off the bench as sort of a jack of all trades guard
But why would the Hawks amnesty Hinrich?
Recovering...
by Juiceboxjerry on Nov 26, 2011 11:17 AM CST up reply actions
Because he makes 8 million
and they’re ready to give Teague his minutes. That assumes that crawford comes back, of course.
Yeah, but for only one year.
If they’re worried about money, why not just amnesty Joe Johnson and the gazillion dollars they owe him over the next 6 years, or whatever it was?
Recovering...
by Juiceboxjerry on Nov 26, 2011 11:32 AM CST up reply actions
Mike McGraw with a few tweets regarding this issue:
McGrawDHBulls Mike McGraw
Chris Sheridan says new NBA deal includes amnesty clause, which could have huge ramifications for Bulls, Heat & other contenders.
McGrawDHBulls Mike McGraw
Consider players that could conceivably be set free: Joe Johnson, Rashard Lewis, Ben Gordon, Chris Kaman.
McGrawDHBulls Mike McGraw
Don’t think Bulls would use amnesty clause, but it will likely add to pool of free agents when players are let go
Recovering...
by Juiceboxjerry on Nov 26, 2011 11:36 AM CST up reply actions
Wouldn't Detroit be more likely to amnesty Rip than BG?
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I would think BG
because of the years still left. They can probably trade Rip’s shorter contract. But until the details of the CBA are known, this is just a guess… (as many others will have.)
maybe, Rip's older but also has fewer contract years
and might be easier to trade
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 26, 2011 11:56 AM CST up reply actions
I guess I just consider BG to be less overpaid.
I wonder if BG would play for the MLE on a contender…
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He might play for the minimum
Just because these guys might get cut under the amnesty provision doesn’t mean they’re not receiving that money from the contract. They still get paid by the former team. Any new contract is added to their ‘owed money.’
That probably makes it more likely they'd amnesty Rip though.
Since if they drop BG they’d still be paying him to help some other team 3 years from now.
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That's kind of along the same lines as Kirk
I don’t understand why ANY team would use the amnesty clause on a player that only has a year left
Recovering...
by Juiceboxjerry on Nov 26, 2011 12:16 PM CST up reply actions
Seems that way to me
In addition to getting paid more per year, and being older, he hasn’t been happy for a while now. If you’re going to be rebuilding, Gordon has more use than Rip.
it depends on what route they want to take
with Johnson, Smith, Horford they could still be competitive. You cut Hinrich and let Crawford go and you save yourself a ton of money while remaining a playoff team and hoping Teague blossoms. If they get rid of Johnson, they might fall out of playoff contention. If you are going to get rid of Johnson, no reason to keep Crawford.* You probably try to trade Smith and start over. So… they have a big decision. But anyway, I was just mostly bringing up Hinrich as a joke.
(I don’t see a scenario where the Hawks keep Crawford at all – I think one of the by products of this deal will be Crawford playing for the bobcats or twolves – someone with money to spend who won’t meet the salary requirements).
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 26, 2011 11:48 AM CST up reply actions
Johnson's a core player
Besides, they’d still have to pay him all that money, he simply wouldn’t count against the tax and possibly the cap. Atlanta never struck me as a team that would JJ 100 million while he played for someone else. Then, they’d still have to pay a different player in order to field a competitive team.
ban
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by MichaelClutchtree on Nov 26, 2011 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
Since Boozer is injured half the season anyway, will these games we missed be part of that injury exit, or do you think he’ll be missing half of this shortened season?
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by MichaelClutchtree on Nov 26, 2011 11:09 AM CST reply actions
Lol
Let’s hope for the former.
I hope I can say I did my best, achieved a lot and won a couple of world championships. - Michael Jordan, circa 1984.
Two things
No circus trip!
AND
This is how long every NBA season should be – with each game actually mattering!
Was out partying last night
so effectively I was celebrating the end of the lockout, although at the time I was not aware it had ended.
Well, I’m going out again to officially celebrate the end of the lockout. Best news I’ve heard in a while.
I hope I can say I did my best, achieved a lot and won a couple of world championships. - Michael Jordan, circa 1984.
You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
by Yibs on Nov 26, 2011 11:20 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
Love Swanson!
“Be a man”
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
By far the best character on Tv right now
You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
so who do you think the bulls get as a SG?
BG, Kirk, Rip, and others have all been talked about as potential amnesties. And Affalo is… a human… with no contract. And..
….
so what do you guys think? not want, but think?
so happy NBA’s back
A true friend stabs you in the front - Oscar Wilde
if KC is right and the Bulls plan is to get someone for the vets min
than they better hope Kirk Hinrich gets amnestied or Vince Carter is a pariah in this league because no one is playing for that. Any decent player is going to insist on at least some part of a mid level exception.
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 26, 2011 11:54 AM CST up reply actions
JR will authorize the utilization of the MLE...Right?
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if it leads to 6 more home playoff games? He should.
6×22,000 fans equals at $150 average ticket price (assumes) = $20,000,000 in revenue
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
the Bulls have to keep up with the Heat on this amnesty clause
You know the Heat are going to be willing to spend money. They are going to target a legit center or pg (Chris Kaman / Baron Davis etc.) – the Bulls have to counter with a SG who can actually play. I even expect the Celtics to pick up somebody (Rashard Lewis/Vince Carter). I see a lot of frustrated Bulls fans in the near future.
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 26, 2011 11:51 AM CST reply actions
it feels good to have BaB back!
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 26, 2011 11:57 AM CST up reply actions
I'm preemptively upset about something that may or may not happen
2 weeks from now because of a poorly sourced report by everyone’s favorite wet blanket KC Johnson. Its good to be back.
by Basketball Smurf on Nov 26, 2011 11:59 AM CST up reply actions 5 recs
There still needs to be at least one zany Sam Smith mailbag, and an anti-Derrick Rose article that
everyone gets worked up about before the season is truly back
Recovering...
by Juiceboxjerry on Nov 26, 2011 12:14 PM CST up reply actions
ziller is bound to go back to his day job as well
reasons why derrick rose is over rated…
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 Nov 26, 2011 10:28 PM CST up reply actions
Kaman is worrysome... if hes healthy
Dont know if Baron would really help that team
You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
I hope Kirk gets amnestied, and signs with the Heats
I will spew venom on him.
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
that sounds awful
that’s a worst case amnesty scenario, right there.
by JockstrapNoah on Nov 26, 2011 12:17 PM CST up reply actions
Kirk is awful
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
It doesn't help the Bulls
But he may be the point guard they need to take the pressure off of LeBron.
by bricking open jumpers and with his inability to get to the paint?
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
They're not signing him for long range shots.
They already have guys like that.
He might help them then
If he had a choice would he choose there or another contender?
I get the feeling he’s not a fan of DW or Lebron
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
True, the Lakers are looking for a guard as well.
The Steve Blake experiment failed miserably.
Fan or no fan, DW hated being guarded by him.
I think the Lakers would be the most likely destination if Atlanta drops him.
Well either the Lakers or the Bulls… ;)
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I feel like this happened 98 years ago
before MVP Derrick Rose and Chicago visiting Kobe Bryant and the Lakers.
light em up
I hope MJ doesn't form a coalition to NOT ratify the agreement!
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
Fuck Yaaa I can finally start to check BaB religiously again...
The void in my heart has been filled.
I can't wait for Christmas! Screw You Santa and/or Lord and Savior
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
by Trey23 on Nov 26, 2011 12:32 PM CST reply actions 6 recs
oh man...christmas seems so far away...
If you meet the Buddha in the lane, feed him the ball.
by paddyfairview on Nov 26, 2011 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
I just cackled
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 26, 2011 1:47 PM CST up reply actions
What is Thibs doing right now?
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
He was watchin his porn
for 140+ days straights…
My name is T-Hagane, Leader of the Guardian Force and a big Bears fan... I have advice....If you're a Lions fan...I'll get Liam Neeson on you.
dunk pr0n? me too
If you meet the Buddha in the lane, feed him the ball.
by paddyfairview on Nov 26, 2011 12:38 PM CST up reply actions
This is a hell of a way to wake up
by Option27 on Nov 26, 2011 12:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Let me get this straight
a player that gets amnestied still gets paid his remaining money? It just doesn’t count against the cap?
I get clients down to 5% body fat with ease you fucking idiot. - dakoose
Crazy
"You play to win the playoffs, and we let 'em off the hook!" -Herm Mora Green
by jrobulls on Nov 26, 2011 1:03 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
All I want for Christmas is...
DRose beating up on the Lakers on opening day!
Fuck Rondo
Just because I think it's funny
He is an Assassin after all…Fuck you Rondo
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by T.Moore on Nov 26, 2011 1:16 PM CST reply actions 8 recs
He's quick enough to be one...he looks a bit scary like that actually.
"Bud Light."
--Chris Carpenter, asked to name his favorite pitcher
Carmelo wins the 'most exclamation marks in tweet' award.
SHOWTIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Which demonstrates how out of shape Boozer will be when training camp starts.
GIMMIE DAT!!!!!!
My name is T-Hagane, Leader of the Guardian Force and a big Bears fan... I have advice....If you're a Lions fan...I'll get Liam Neeson on you.
lakers game should be a cakewalk
odom bynum likely suspended.
that clown mike brown is coaching them for the first time.
and derek fisher is guarding derrick rose still
this should be fun
Should've traded for Melo.
Suspended for what?
My name is T-Hagane, Leader of the Guardian Force and a big Bears fan... I have advice....If you're a Lions fan...I'll get Liam Neeson on you.
Odom?
I know Bynum did it
My name is T-Hagane, Leader of the Guardian Force and a big Bears fan... I have advice....If you're a Lions fan...I'll get Liam Neeson on you.
im not sure if odom is suspended
i assumed he would be too for at least a game though
Should've traded for Melo.
wow, forgot about the suspensions
remember the NBA?
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 26, 2011 1:47 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
My only concern is that they put the bulls game on at the same time as the bears game
that would totally piss me off
lakers christmas games are usually around 3 pm eastern
pack vs. bears is the sunday night game, so the bulls should have destroyed the lakers by the time football starts!
by shutupdrogba on Nov 26, 2011 1:48 PM CST up reply actions
Christmas wish list....
Bears eek one out on the Pack &
DRose pisses in Jach Micholson’s xmas cheerios and hits game winner on the Lakers
Conan, what is best in life?
To crush your enemies, to see them driven before you, and hear the lamentations of the Miami Heat.
use the reply button!
I’M BACK
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 26, 2011 1:54 PM CST up reply actions
The Season tentatively starts at christmas right?
I imagine myself doing this before the game starts. (sorry yfbb had do it words can’t express my feelings)
See the most important parts are the ones that are unseen
See the wings don't make you fly and the crown don't make you king
by panduh on Nov 26, 2011 1:58 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
"Tebowing"...
2 part question....
Eli Manning sucks and
go f@#k yourself!
(Tosh.O "crying Giants fan")
excuse me for a second
Wooooooohhhhh !!!!! Now we can once again witness Derrick Rose killin the league.
48 minutes of intensity
Well, that's nice to hear.
I posted a link to this in the other thread last night. Got deleted, I guess someone wanted to be the guy to break the story first. ;)
i approve
THEOOOOOOOOO (and Hoyer)
by jesus christos on Nov 26, 2011 4:55 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
so like, derrick is dunking on jesus?
awesoem
by obnoxious american on Nov 27, 2011 12:17 AM CST up reply actions
Jesus - "Derrick my child, I can teach you to walk on water."
The MVP – “Don’t need to walk when you can fly, bitch!”
"Bud Light."
--Chris Carpenter, asked to name his favorite pitcher
Fuck rondo
Step one: Get a two guard, bench bogans
Step two: Make lebron cry
Step three: Rejoice with Rodman
by cubbybear on Nov 26, 2011 3:14 PM CST via mobile reply actions 1 recs
this post is for celebrations, next one is for serious
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Nov 26, 2011 3:23 PM CST reply actions
Chicago Bulls 2012 nba CHAMPIONS. D-Rose 2012 regular season & finals MVP!
Let’s get it…and fuck rondo!
by #1humblebot on Nov 26, 2011 3:49 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Using my Xmas money to buy Bulls vs Heat Tickets
can’t wait for Drose to get sweet redemption
by You Must Be Joakim on Nov 26, 2011 8:00 PM CST reply actions
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