One more night in buyout season, Bulls technically have to sign somebody
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 1, 2011 9:19 PM CST
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PrintI resent the implication from some corners in the (my) twitter-verse that NBA buyout season is silly and much ado about nothing. Well, of course it is, but it's the the last transaction fun we'll have until the summer!
And, as fans of an actual contending team, it does have some impact: not just for the Bulls but their future playoff rivals. Granted, these are players that teams are literally giving away, and we all know that 'Derrick Rose and the Chemistry-12' is an unbreakable unit, such that their innate bonds of camaraderie, character, and club fliers cannot be even cracked. But NBA rules dictate the Bulls do have to sign somebody to meet the minimum roster requirement (they had 14 days since trading away JJ).
Maybe they un-retire Adrian Griffin or Rick Brunson to not even dare disrupt the bench seating chart, but while there is doubt (and Gar warned us!) that anybody available would be of use to the present rotation, an emergency-PG and/or a give-Luol-some-rest-already-SF (playing on Monday night with the Bulls up 20 at the 2:00 mark another reminder) would be nice. And of course, once their signed, we can start talking ourselves into ways they can replace Bogans or Watson.
The waiver deadline is in 3 or so hours, and as a reminder: the only deadline is when the player is waived, not when he's signed. So while there may be a surprise name later, as of now we have some idea who's become available (must of whom have been been snagged by other teams). Meanwhile, it's been over 2 days since Ric Bucher first reported that Rasual Butler was 'planning' to be a Bull, and since we've heard nothing definite.
I'm guessing the Bulls are just waiting to see what else may shake free tonight, and then sign Butler and have KC tell us he was the guy the Bulls wanted all along. Until then, a quick rundown of what's transpired so far:
- Troy Murphy to Boston: In theory (wiping out this season) the best big available, and worth questioning whether the Bulls could've sacrificed big-man depth in a deadline deal and signed Murphy.
- Jared Jefferies and Derrick Brown to the Knicks: To make room, the Knicks waived Corey Brewer and Kelenna Azubuike, either could be interesting pickups, especially if Azubuike is healthy (and he likely isn't if he's waived for Derrick Brown). Could be a potential situation where they're picked up with the intention of having a head start on their roster spot for next season, though there reportedly was zero interest in Brewer at the trade deadline.
- Mike Bibby to the Heat: Carlos Arroyo was waived to make room, and he did make nearly 44% of his (nearly all wide-open) 3-pointers this season...
- Al Thornton to Golden State: not that he's any goo,d but I'll say that technically the Bulls could just claim him off of waivers (he makes just under the ~$2.9m the Bulls are under the cap), as they could with Arroyo (or Brown if the Knicks hadn't)
- TJ Ford was an interesting name, but he (and a less interesting name in Jason Kapono) are reportedly staying put. As is, more notably, Rip Hamilton.
- There's always the D-League. As I've said, I think it's less likely a player with limited experience gets minutes at all in the Bulls current situation (and if there's a significant injury they're likely boned regardless) but it could help for practice (and, ahem, chemistry) if it was a young player hungry to stay in the league.
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I say sign Arroyo and Brewer (or Butler if he decides to go elsewhere)
And then start using that last roster spot to hand out 10-day contracts to D-Leaguers.
Pat Riley is the devil.
I would like to see them sign two guys maybe.
Not to play basketball but to make our bench more black. Maybe Corey Brewer and Butler. Bring them in for insurance on Deng. But mostly to drown out Scals paleness.
by SoulEater7 on Mar 1, 2011 9:30 PM CST reply actions 8 recs
lmao
the other night I saw Asik enter the paint waiving his arm in the air he looked like the Turkish Ghost
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 1, 2011 9:37 PM CST up reply actions
::groan::
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 1, 2011 11:40 PM CST up reply actions
Oh hush.
You’re just jealous of Scals’ ring and appeal. :-P
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by Dr. Handsome, D.D.S. on Mar 2, 2011 12:01 AM CST up reply actions
The White Mamba is ready to strike!
Tired of you Deng haters...sigh. Here to show Deng and the Bulls some love!
Buzz Bussinger wants his groove back
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
Maybe they un-retire Adrian Griffin or Rick Brunson to not even dare disrupt the bench seating chart
Hilarious, yet I’m also horrified that there may be some truth to it (the seating chart disruption part, not Griff un-retiring)
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Mar 1, 2011 9:41 PM CST reply actions 1 recs
My favorite was
’Derrick Rose and the Chemistry-12
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 1, 2011 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
tagline?
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Mar 1, 2011 11:55 PM CST up reply actions
at this point...
the tagline should just be kept blank lol… I mean we are easily into our best season since 98’ and we still haven’t gotten a tagline….Maybe we are waiting for a Championship win to create a taglin from that
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 1, 2011 11:59 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I think we should pick a Charlie Sheen quote for the tagline
“Dying is for fools.”
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
This is depressing
Only crap.
Not even Parker
I’m starting to think that home run story means we are bringing some old baseball player (and no, it’s not MJ)
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
Corey Brewer's not crap.
And Rasual Butler isn’t either, for an 11th man.
I hope you're right
I don’t think you are
but I hope you are
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 1, 2011 9:45 PM CST up reply actions
Corey Brewer is good enough to be a backup shooting guard for any playoff team.
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
by wrigleyrocker12 on Mar 1, 2011 9:46 PM CST up reply actions
looks like the 'best' option
but still is another backup shooting guard for a team that has 3 of them
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 1, 2011 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
I find it helpful to remember that a year ago...
Acie Law, Jannero Pargo, Flip Murray, Hakim Warrick, Jerome James, Joe Alexander and Devin Brown comprised over half the roster.
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Mar 1, 2011 10:01 PM CST up reply actions 9 recs
yeah, that helps
And I will never understand how Warrick got paid
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 1, 2011 10:02 PM CST up reply actions
Did you watch the games last year?
Hakim did more than all those other guys combined.
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
by lexmarklover on Mar 1, 2011 11:02 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
not saying much
but true
Rose: Who in the blue hell are you?
Rondo: Well
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE!
you're right, but still...
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
by lexmarklover on Mar 1, 2011 11:10 PM CST up reply actions
The Suns threw money at Warrick, Childress, and then acquired the Turkoglu contract
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
Bulls should grab Childress.
He would fit nicely behind Lu and Keith.
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man, that honestly did make me feel better
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 1, 2011 11:38 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
How did Vinny win 41 games?
With a roster like that? yeah……
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by Trey23 on Mar 2, 2011 1:51 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
coach of the year snub right there....
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I liked Law.. where is he now?
im off to Google
You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
parker was crap
but i lol’d at the MJ thing
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by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 12:14 AM CST up reply actions
homerun
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 1, 2011 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
Its actually 6 Runs sir
The NBA: Where Donaghy Happens.
by imissnoch on Mar 1, 2011 9:54 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
I wouldnt mind seeing Kelena
He can give you 10-12 pts a night and hovers around 40% 3pt…can play both sg and sf…assuming he is healthy of course…
"The only reason people get lost in thought is because it's unfamiliar territory."
I'd love to see Azuibuke
Who cares if he can’t play, we’re not gonna bring in anyone that will get minutes anyway. This’ll give the org a first hand look at someone that could definitely be a nice fit for next year (If they don’t hit that home run (!)).
Also, Brewer intrigues me a lot more ever since I read that Henry Aabott column from earlier today. The guy has languished away on an awful team since he entered the league. That seems like a nice upside play for a franchise that can, and should take those types of risks (if you even want to call it a “risk”)
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Mar 1, 2011 9:47 PM CST reply actions 5 recs
Azubuike is such a hard situation cause he really does theoretically have everything we need
i agree we should pick him up and just let him hang out and rehab more. it can’t hurt, and nobody else is making the rotation.
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 12:16 AM CST up reply actions
I don't think it's gonna happen
Seems to me it’d make more sense for Azubuike to sign with a bad team where he’ll get a ton of minutes and then try for a new contract in the summer rather than take pennies from a contending team now. Then again, the new CBA sort of screws with that plan.
Pat Riley is the devil.
Stacey King making up a new thing with his name will be enough
You always were second best! And in this business, Bub, second best don't *cut* it!
am i missing something here?
But NBA rules dictate the Bulls do have to sign somebody to meet the minimum roster requirement …
I thought the NBA minimum roster requirement is 12. In the playoffs, a 12-man roster is submitted, and yes in the regular season, a team can drop to 11 for up to two weeks.
We have 12 players on our roster right now?!?
PG: Rose, Watson
SG: Bogans, Korver
SF: Deng, Brewer
PF: Boozer, Gibson
C: Noah Asik
White Mamba, Big Sexy
Where 79-44 lead turns into a 4 point loss Happen(ed)
we don't need to sign anybody because we already have 12!
Where 79-44 lead turns into a 4 point loss Happen(ed)
its 13
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by sin on Mar 1, 2011 9:49 PM CST up reply actions
ok i did some googling, i got confused
it is minimum 12 on active roster, minimum 1 on inactive list. 12 + 1 = 13!
Where 79-44 lead turns into a 4 point loss Happen(ed)
by Orange Juice on Mar 1, 2011 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I searched "home run basketball" on google images
And a picture of Josh Selby came up!
Who will we give up for that draft pick?
never forget...
1.7%
anything is possible...
I thought it was Larry Hughes for a while!
how awful would it be to end up singing Larry to play at the SG!
by morrisa on Mar 1, 2011 9:53 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
and the knicks lose...
still dont wanna face’em playoffs time
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
seriously?
Don’t be chicken. About the only thing I fear right now are the Bulls beating themselves. Or being on the road against a good team. I haven’t seen enough of them on the road against contenders to win me completely over. But having Noah back and any time you have Derrick Rose you have a chance.
by SoulEater7 on Mar 1, 2011 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 5 recs
Dunno man, don't feel good about it
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 1, 2011 10:01 PM CST up reply actions 3 recs
BaB picture permanent ban:
1. Noah as a knick
2. Kurt getting boned by Vinny (sorry everyone)
3. that stupid scal face
BaB picture hall of fame:
1. Korver flinching
2. “Thibs watching tape”
3. LUOLZ
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by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 12:18 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
I'm cool with banning Noah as a Knick
but that Vinny-Kurt pic is the best thing ever. Scal is alright too under the right circumstance. People aren’t abusing it as much anymore
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Mar 2, 2011 12:23 AM CST up reply actions
hey I was just trying to make a point here
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 2, 2011 8:03 AM CST up reply actions
Gibson "You Mad" Face
"I love you, mommy!" - Joakim Noah
ooh forgot that one
"Somebody told me the G is for gangster." -Sam Smith
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 3:29 AM CST up reply actions
Butler
hasn’t cleared wavers yet, according to KC.
Veteran swingman Rasual Butler is expected to clear waivers Wednesday, and many around the league believe he will join the Bulls. Reports also indicate Butler, bought out by the Clippers, will garner interest from the Celtics, Hawks, Thunder and Knicks.
His agent, Andy Miller, e-mailed USA Today on Monday to say: “We are in the process of evaluating our options. I fully anticipate us signing with a high profile playoff team, with championship aspirations, by no later than Thursday.”
nice find
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 1, 2011 10:04 PM CST up reply actions
Now this question is: Where exactly did he find it? (ahem, link)
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Mar 1, 2011 10:13 PM CST up reply actions
nvm, link's below
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Mar 1, 2011 10:15 PM CST up reply actions
Man, the Celtics are interested in everyone
We don’t wanna mess with our chemistry, meanwhile Danny Ainge is a mad scientist. Which is pretty funny considering, if there’s one team that could use that “don’t mess with chemistry” bit, it’s probably the Celtics and their squad of assclowns
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Mar 1, 2011 10:12 PM CST up reply actions
mad scientest ha
a little bit of green, a little bit of white, a string from Nate Robinson’s shoe. presto! championship!
by JockstrapNoah on Mar 1, 2011 10:14 PM CST up reply actions
Well the big 3 have such a tight control of that locker room that it really doesn't matter who they bring in.
Everyone they add knows they need to fall in line or GTFO. I wish our FO would take the same approach, because with all of the supposedly great leadership from Rose/Deng/Boozer/Noah, we should be able to do that.
Pat Riley is the devil.
by Poloplaya14 on Mar 2, 2011 1:00 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
so we should be top heavy with diva stars that tell everyone what to do?
fuck that, i like our star being a humble guy who encourages a community vibe in the locker room. it’s why we’re the good guys, instead of the Evil Dicks from Miami.
"Somebody told me the G is for gangster." -Sam Smith
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 1:05 AM CST up reply actions
That's not what I was suggesting at all
And you may not like the Celtics big 3, but calling them divas is kind of a stretch, I’d say.
Pat Riley is the devil.
I think the fact that Garnett and Rondo...
…are such gigantic dicks makes it hard to remember that Ray Allen is a classy dude, and really, I have no issues with the way Paul Peirce acts either…
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by kidronmusic on Mar 2, 2011 2:13 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
I have an issue with Pierce
when he fakes injuries
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 2, 2011 10:20 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Oh yeah... forgot about that.
The wheelchair business was pretty shady… but I don’t think he’s as bad as Wade, with the consistent fall down, stay down, roll around, get up, sink the free throws, act as if nothing ever happened routine.
I think a lot of these guys get caught up in the drama of trying to be legendary, It’s not enough to just be good, they feed off of the drama as well. They want a classic story to be remembered for, and since they can’t fake an 81 point game, or similar acts of athletic triumph, they try to mimic the Willis Reed moment, or dare I say it, the MJ Flu Game.
It’s the by product of athlete"s being brands. And it’s all the more reason to love the humblebot!
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not gonna lie...i just saw big 3 and went on a rant
i figured you were talking about miami. but since we’re on the subject, i do like the bulls’ communal locker room vibe. i think 3 or 4 stars taking over is a few years away, since our stars are young guys. humble is good.
"Somebody told me the G is for gangster." -Sam Smith
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 3:32 AM CST up reply actions
I would rather lose
with a team of players that I love than to win a championship with assholes.
Tired of you Deng haters...sigh. Here to show Deng and the Bulls some love!
I just wanna wee-un
Jordan was a huge dickbag. I still love him though.
"What do you think, I just dunked my whole career?" Jordan asked Henderson after making a 3.
"You’ve got to miss eventually," Henderson told him.
"That’s what Cleveland said," replied Jordan
by MRubio52 on Mar 2, 2011 9:38 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I rather win with dudes that I love
Or Assholes that show heart when they play, Rather than assholes who think they are entitled and think ppl should bow to him when he accomplished nothing aka. LeBrick
Rose: Who in the blue hell are you?
Rondo: Well
IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO YOU ARE!
I'd rather lose with D-Bags on my team
Rather than win with guys with heart who think to bow down to D-Bags who lose
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
you can earn your dickbag pass
and jordan certainly did. no one in miami has.
"Somebody told me the G is for gangster." -Sam Smith
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 11:08 AM CST up reply actions
Ainge is lucky he has the big three to glue everything together
Before he had the big three he would always do these crazy moves. It’s nothing new
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
How high do you have to jump to clear wavers?
by SoulEater7 on Mar 2, 2011 12:04 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
not that high, or else bibby wouldn't have made it
"Somebody told me the G is for gangster." -Sam Smith
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 1:01 AM CST up reply actions 6 recs
How do you not sign Arroyo
The Bulls have been incredibly lucky to have only two ball handlers and only one game missed between the two. If Rose goes down then season goes too, but if CJ Watson goes down why not have some competent ball handling as insurance?
by JockstrapNoah on Mar 1, 2011 10:05 PM CST reply actions 2 recs
but does he bring good chemistry?
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 1, 2011 10:09 PM CST up reply actions
He's from puerto rico
he can probably make a nice pina colada. Maybe Noah and him can talk beaches.
by JockstrapNoah on Mar 1, 2011 10:12 PM CST up reply actions 2 recs
nice!
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
by lexmarklover on Mar 1, 2011 11:06 PM CST up reply actions
or better yet.
lets get some rumors going about how Arroyo and LeBron “didn’t see eye-to-eye”. Then he’s Bulls material.
by JockstrapNoah on Mar 1, 2011 11:29 PM CST up reply actions
cant we just say...
that he got cut because Lebron was tired of him sleeping with his mom?
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 1, 2011 11:31 PM CST up reply actions
I really think arroyo is a no brainer
the only way they dont sign arroyo is if the bulls are going to sign 1 more Big and a SG, the big seems unlikely since it would have to be a Dleaguer and when they brought them for tryouts they were all SG.
actually, the BW3 he's at is on speed dial
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 1, 2011 11:40 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I am with you on this one...
Arroyo on this team could mean the end of minutes for CJ Watson, which by itself should be an upgrade…and then the team adds a guy who can shoot the three, knows his role, and plays it!
I would grab Arroyo and Azubuike(sp)…
Until we get a tagline, yfbb=your friendly Bogans blogger.
Why all the C.J. hate...
anyone please name a backup PG that is considerably better then C.J.
Only ones I come up with right now are…
1. Felton
2. Blake
3. Jack
even some of these might be some strecthes cause they aren’t considerably better than C.J.
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 1, 2011 11:56 PM CST up reply actions
Please....
Arenas
Duhon
Bledsoe
Barea
Williams
Felton
Blake
Jack
Maynor
Hill
Livingston
Neal
Bynum
Telfair
Dragic
Sessions
Udrih
At least half the league has a better option off their bench…CJ watson sucks…
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by Dionysus2.0 on Mar 2, 2011 12:16 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
yikes. This is some bullshit right here.
I’ll be back in a second with the back up PG stats.
by JockstrapNoah on Mar 2, 2011 12:18 AM CST up reply actions
i assume you're willing to admit most of these could be contested
on the basis of CJ’s defense and “ability to score in bunches”, which I admit is the dumbest fake-skill ever.
but i’d fight you on duhon, barea, livingston, telfair, udrih, maybe others
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 12:21 AM CST up reply actions
That's fair...
I deserve to be fought on a few…but, I do think CJ is the worst Bull at this point who plays for himself first and the team second…his “ability to score in bunches” is a synonym for selfish, which is his worst quality.
Until we get a tagline, yfbb=your friendly Bogans blogger.
i don't see it that way at all
i just don’t think he has any distribution skills. i could be wrong, but when he shoots it always seems like he doesn’t know what else to do.
"Somebody told me the G is for gangster." -Sam Smith
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 11:15 AM CST up reply actions
CJ has been on the court...
with Brewer, Luol, Taj, and Asik for a majority of his minutes this year who is he supposed to distribute the ball to? Luol is the only one on the court with him who has some offensive skills and we all know how that is sometimes
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 2, 2011 11:24 AM CST up reply actions
lol
Duhon you mean the guy that used to play for our very own Bulls is better then C.J.?
Gilbert and Duhon play on the same team so your telling me Orlando has 3 pg’s better then C.J.
Same goes for Hill and Neal both on the same team with Parker so your telling me they are all better then C.J.?
Livingston is a bum. Udrih’s not that good. What Williams is that? Barea is pretty good but not better then C.J..
and Dragic is very nice but see below…
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jgl1iotLKI&feature=playerdetailpage
Enough said lol
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 2, 2011 12:34 AM CST up reply actions
Yes.
I have watched Cj play all season and he sucks…Lou Williams is better, Arenas was better, Duhon is better at that role…how is Livingston a bum? George Hill and Gary Neal are both better options than CJ…Dragic is obviously better…who else do you have an issue with?
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Why do you ask? So you can claim that they are better as well, and end all debate once and for all?
Geez, we need you around more often.
As Sacramento's only major league sports team, the Kings' fanbase has been among the strongest in the league even during the franchise's lean years, which could just be a testament to how little there is to do in Sacramento.
by Chalkwhite on Mar 2, 2011 12:49 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
Its not about what you see dude...
You might see it but you obviously don’t pay attention. CJ averages just over 13 minutes a night and a majority of the season in a lineup with Brewer, Luol, Omer, and Taj. Cut the guy some slack its not like he is playing with the Bulls, Celtcs, or Heat starting lineups.
Neal don’t play pg correct me if im wrong but Neal is never on the court alone he normally has had either Parker or Hill with him and Manu goes without mention cause he runs alot of their sets as well.
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 2, 2011 12:51 AM CST up reply actions
Lou Williams IS better. So is Hill for sure.
but livingston is a bum.
"Somebody told me the G is for gangster." -Sam Smith
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 12:54 AM CST up reply actions
What has Livingston ever done?
The guy has always had potential but what has he done with it? What does he have to show? Until he does something about it he is a bum. When he does something noteworthy I’ll be the first one to praise him on it.
hence...he's a bum
"Somebody told me the G is for gangster." -Sam Smith
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 1:02 AM CST up reply actions
lol...
I rather have CJ play with an arm tied behind his back, blindfolded, with no shoes playing on a broken leg then have Livingston
I feel terrible about the knee injury, though
I’ll grant that it’s not like he was an all-star, but you can’t say that wasn’t a gigantic setback.
As Sacramento's only major league sports team, the Kings' fanbase has been among the strongest in the league even during the franchise's lean years, which could just be a testament to how little there is to do in Sacramento.
Without a doubt that killed some of his potential...
I do feel bad about it but this isn’t about how much better than CJ he could have been this is about how much worse he currently is than CJ right now.
He destroyed both his fucking knees.
It’s a hard stretch to say that he didn’t reach his potential because he didn’t work at it. It’s a miracle he’s even playing in the NBA after the severity of the knee issues he had.
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
I agree he is lucky to be playing in the league...
my concern is how can people say he is better than CJ
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 2, 2011 11:26 AM CST up reply actions
I never questioned Lou Williams...
I was just curious what Williams you were talking about I drew a blank when you listed the common Williams name lol
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 2, 2011 12:59 AM CST up reply actions
to pull an annoying BaB line
I stopped reading after Duhon.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 2, 2011 10:21 AM CST up reply actions
Sign Arroyo so he can tell us the Heats plays
They have plays I think.
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
Sure, they've got 3 of them for the end of the game
“Lebron 3 point brick”
“Lebron missed layup”
“Lebron drives, chicken’s out and passes out to Chalmers, who bricks it”
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If you have 3 million bucks you better...
sign Brewer and Azuibuke this year …Corey Brewer is a perfect Tommy Thibs player…long, athletic, and smart. We’d get more transition points on steals and run outs, maybe a guy that can slow Lebron/Wade on our 2nd team, and a guy that can spell deng for 5 minutes/the 4th quarter of a 25 point lead. Not to mention I’m sure he’d play real well with his boy Noah.
Azuibuke is (was?) a solid shooter and athlete. At best he’s a backup with upside next year, at worst he makes the minimum and doesn’t make the team next year.
No signing Corey Brewer...
We might make Ronnie Brewer jealous and then have Brewer on Brewer crime in a fight for minutes
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 1, 2011 11:11 PM CST up reply actions
Apparently people still find the chemistry and 'home run' quote to be amusing.
It’s really not.
Screw the haters. It's Cutler time.
CHEMISTRY.
PER = JUST STFU AND WATCH THE GAME.
by panduh on Mar 1, 2011 11:35 PM CST up reply actions 26 recs
it starts as funny, then we say it enough to where it's not, but then we say it MORE...
…and it’ll get funny again.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 1, 2011 11:41 PM CST up reply actions 1 recs
no no...
that wasn’t funny at first it was truely how most of us felt… the repetitiveness of it has now become funny
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 2, 2011 12:08 AM CST up reply actions
yeah that's not a joke, it's catharsis
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Mar 2, 2011 12:10 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
catharsis-
1. the purging of the emotions or relieving of emotional tensions, especially through certain kinds of art, as tragedy or music.
2. Medicine/Medical . purgation.
3. Psychiatry .
a. psychotherapy that encourages or permits the discharge of pent-up, socially unacceptable affects.
b. discharge of pent-up emotions so as to result in the alleviation of symptoms or the permanent relief of the condition.
4. the hatred of Rajon “The Alien” Rondo
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 2, 2011 12:15 AM CST up reply actions
Someone call Websters. We need to make that addition
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Mar 2, 2011 12:47 AM CST up reply actions
you're looking for 3(b)
sue: "I can't believe people actually thought that was a true story."
T. Moore: "shut up fuzzbag I did lol"
http://www.blogabull.com/2011/3/1/2023493/stacey-king-didnt-actual-scare-jewel-patrons
SHAME
by Prevenge on Mar 2, 2011 3:55 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
then comes denial. then anger. then bargaining. then depression, and finally, acceptance
these are the stages of bogans
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 12:36 AM CST up reply actions
lol
I only posted that cause I really did have to google and find the definition of catharsis and that is exactly what I found
by bdasilva7785 on Mar 2, 2011 12:41 AM CST up reply actions
everything in comedy is either funny only three times or only funny if you say it a million times.
"I'm going to enjoy an apple in bed." - Derrick Rose
Whatever, you can sit there and make fun of it, but I'll be talking about chemistry and home runs with two smokin' hotties... Winning..!
(Charlie Sheen jokes, anyone?)
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Mar 2, 2011 12:03 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I know we all get our rocks off on the repetitive words/saying that Gar and the org throw at us on the daily
But really though, if you listen throughout the league, words like ‘process’ and ‘chemistry’ are played out everywhere. These guys are all just polititians trained to speak a certain way.
ironically I do think the chemistry is important to the Bulls
Rose is demeanor needs him to be around supportive guys. I think there is a good chance he would step aside for other great players or strong characters. He was far from his best in both ASG and the US Team. (and now I’m gonna get killed).
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 2, 2011 8:12 AM CST up reply actions
I think you misread
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 2, 2011 8:52 AM CST up reply actions
Could be. Care to elaborate?
Yes, Rose did defer on the US Team. On the other hand, he was the starting point guard on a team of mostly second choices who won what many people predicted they would lose. I think he would call that a completely satisfying success.
Just saying you don't see him playing with the same aggressiveness in this scenarios
he is still good and yes team USA was a success.
But I think he is not one to elbow a teamate to take the spotlight. I think (just a tought) he would accept the secondary role if we had Melo, for example. He would be good on that role, dishing passes and shooting some. But not sure we would see him beasting. Maybe the team would be a better team overall but not sure about Rose individually – and not because of his game but personality. Of course this is all a feeling and I could be very wrong.
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 2, 2011 9:02 AM CST up reply actions
the better team, of course
just saying that breaking chemistry needs significant improvement, not marginal ones
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 2, 2011 10:37 AM CST up reply actions
Sure, but he would probably defer to a player who thinks he is better, but isn't
Which would make the team worse and have less Rose beasting.
I’m hoping for someone to give Lu a spell. but ultimately, Arroyo would be nice for PG ballhandling insurance, because outside of Rose, we have none. though maybe we can just have Noah run PG duties all game.
and also, I like Azebuike. always liked him at GS, always seemed like he had a big game everytime I’d watch them. smart player. and no need for another big. I’m thinking with JoNo, Booz, AssKick, Kirk, and Taj Mahal, we’ll be alright.
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by BULLieving in Miami on Mar 1, 2011 11:39 PM CST via mobile reply actions
Give him a spell.
I always hated when my coach asked me if I needed a blow? The fuck does that mean I need to inhale you MF’er. Other than that there is no denying the first thought in your head is too look at the cheerleaders. Sure I’ll take that blow.
by SoulEater7 on Mar 2, 2011 12:11 AM CST up reply actions 4 recs
no.
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by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 11:12 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
we really need a breathalizer hooked up to your BaB account
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 2, 2011 10:25 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Funny thing is
the need to breath comes from your body trying to get rid of carbon dioxide before the need for oxygen.
So yes, you do need to blow.
lol random fact i just found out
He [Anthony Parker] majored in chemistry before switching to liberal arts and sciences in his senior year, and earned two Major Robert H. Lawrence Jr. Scholarships while at Bradley.
http://hoopedia.nba.com/index.php?title=Anthony_Parker
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by sin on Mar 1, 2011 11:46 PM CST reply actions 6 recs
So you're saying he was a home run...
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Mar 2, 2011 12:07 AM CST up reply actions
cool!
Why are we talking about Anthony Parker again?
by SoulEater7 on Mar 2, 2011 12:15 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
really? you of all people here are asking me why im bringing up random things for no reason?
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by sin on Mar 2, 2011 3:08 AM CST up reply actions 3 recs
what kind of dumbfuck studies chemistry for three years then switches to liberal arts?
It’s like shooting your bank account in the face.
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by Sports2 on Mar 2, 2011 6:33 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
uh, he plays professional basketball for a living
pretty sure he realized his major didn’t matter
by Basketball Smurf on Mar 2, 2011 7:47 AM CST up reply actions
70% of NBA players are broke within a few years of being done playing
And it’s not like he was making Gilbert Arenas money. He washed out of the NBA and played in Tel Aviv for a few years.
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so you think his next step would be to go work in a lab somewhere?
he has played professionally for like 13 years straight. When he’s done he’ll probably go sit on some bench somewhere as an Asst coach or join some lame broadcasting team. His career was basketball, his major was basketball – everything else was just for kicks. Once he knew he could carve out a basketball career why waste time taking Organic Chemistry III
by Basketball Smurf on Mar 2, 2011 11:26 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
He didn't know he could carve out a basketball career when he switched
13 years later it looks ok.
2 years later, when he was being told he was worth fuck all in the NBA and he was humping it around the Middle East, it’s quite a bit less clear.
Which is really the point. For every guy with a 13 year career, there are probably at least 13 guys who wash out completely. But if you ask them when they’re seniors in college, I don’t think it’s a stretch to say they all think they’re going to make it. Everyone thinks they’re going to make it, and in the end, almost no one does.
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you are talking as if Parker was some average player lucky to latch on to a team
It looks like as soon as he knew he could play in the NBA, he changed his major. I mean, he was the MWC player of the year. He was drafted 21st coming out of college. He won 5 Euroleague championships and 2 Euroleague MVPs (thank you wikipedia).
I’m sure someone, somewhere, came along and told him – “Hey Parker – you can make a ton of money playing basketball, more than 95% of the chemist in the world. So put down the Orgo books and start working on the jumper a bit more.” Sure tts a gamble. Like it is for any athlete, musician or writer. If practicality has been his thing he probably wouldn’t have pursued going to the NBA in the first place.
I mean lets be realistic. He tries to be a professional basketball player for 5 or 6 years and lets say he fails. Do you think he is going to put in his resume at Pfizer and get a job? Yes, lets hire the guy who hasn’t been studying or looking for work in this field for 5 years. He seems like a relatively smart dude. I’m sure he knew his options. Even if he failed, he would probably make as much money, and be much happier, sitting on some bench being a coach or sitting in the classroom teaching chemistry to high school students. Once you reach his level of success in basketball, and you aren’t a complete knucklehead, people line up to give you jobs.
Miles Simon may have been one of the dumbest players I ever met (former UA star). But he makes a decent living (more than me) becasue people couldn’t wait to put him on a coaching staff for recruiting, or in a studio to discuss basketball.
by Basketball Smurf on Mar 2, 2011 4:04 PM CST up reply actions
this is kind of logic actually
1) study chemistry: learn how to make drugs
2) go to liberal arts: find market for drugs
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 2, 2011 8:14 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
The kind who wasn't able to pass his upper level chem. classes?
Or the type who realized he’d be going to the NBA and stopped caring about class because he knew could go back and finish his degree in a year if he needed to.
by Grinder in Training on Mar 2, 2011 9:21 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I'm sure Anthony Parker is in crippling debt over his 4 years at Bradley University.
Really, let’s get a Kickstarter going so he doesn’t have to starve.
by Ozzie Montana on Mar 2, 2011 9:29 AM CST up reply actions
Chris Richard is available
Maybe sign Richard and Brewer, make Noah feel nice.
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'm not sure we want him around his old buddies
might have a relapse on our hands. derrick is clearly a better influence.
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by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 12:32 AM CST up reply actions
Butler, Azebuike, and Arroyo
we are allowed to hold 15, ya know.
by The90sBullsRevival on Mar 2, 2011 12:25 AM CST reply actions
lol lets just add them all.
I think they might wanna little cap space for the summer. Besides the playoff roster is like.. 12 or 13?
wouldn't all these contracts expire in june?
along with kurt, scal, etc? though with the lockout, does it matter? :(
by The90sBullsRevival on Mar 2, 2011 2:35 AM CST up reply actions
good thing we can sign people for one year
sue: "I can't believe people actually thought that was a true story."
T. Moore: "shut up fuzzbag I did lol"
http://www.blogabull.com/2011/3/1/2023493/stacey-king-didnt-actual-scare-jewel-patrons
SHAME
what's with this carlos arroyo love?
we want Heat castoffs? guys that couldn’t stay on the roster on a team with like twelve minimum-salary players?
"Everyone loves it when the guy everyone loves tells how the guy everyone hates is a big pussy." -cayal
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 12:33 AM CST up reply actions
I think they were stupid to let him go
And he’s a much better fit on our team since we lack wing players who can handle the ball while they obviously don’t.
Pat Riley is the devil.
he lost the starting job to a guy who lost the starting job to mike bibby
i’m not trying to make smart-ass arguments, but what does he bring to the table? he’s old.
"Somebody told me the G is for gangster." -Sam Smith
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 1:00 AM CST up reply actions
44% from 3
solid D, knows how to pass, run an offense and set up other guys. Also protects the ball.
"I love you, mommy!" - Joakim Noah
He actually doesn't protect the ball that well
Which is one of the reason’s he’s looking for a job right now.
14.5% TOV% with 13.9% USG% is not very good.
sure
his usage was the same but his tov% was a full 3 points lower:
http://www.basketball-reference.com/players/a/arroyca01.html
of course, career average is a usage of 19.2, and career TOV% is … 15.4. So.
Ew.
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(edited for the other blogs I sometimes visit)
He's a true PG
He can handle the ball and run the offense. He’s played like shit this year, but like I said, he’s been in a situation where his talents were redundant to the stellar ballhandling capabilities of Lebron and Wade.
Pat Riley is the devil.
if by "true PG" you mean he can't catch and shoot or post up, then yeah.
but he’s never been a stellar passer and the reason they’re going after bibby is to get the type of veteran PG who can “run the offense”. plus his 44% from 3 this year is WAY off his career number. he has enough of a bball IQ and the minimal distribution skills to stay in the league and that’s it.
"Somebody told me the G is for gangster." -Sam Smith
by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 3:29 AM CST up reply actions
STEIN_LINE_HQ Marc Stein
At night’s end, I’m told, there were 5 teams at forefront of Corey Brewer chase: Celts/Mavs/Spurs … w/Hornets and Bobcats trying, too
No mention of the bulls (as expected, I guess)
I didn't want to type this sentence, the force from an Omer Asik dunk made my fingers do it.
by Juiceboxjerry on Mar 2, 2011 12:48 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
zero interest so far is a pretty good indicator
i’m waiting on my azubuike full-recovery dream to come true
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by paddyfairview on Mar 2, 2011 12:56 AM CST up reply actions
Anytime the Spurs are interested in a player
That would automatically make me interested, when have they ever messed up?
Jackie Butler
but it’s a short list
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 2, 2011 10:26 AM CST up reply actions
Hey I look at it this way. When Krover and Brewer were signed this summer it kind of came out of nowhere. The Bulls move silently
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
Azubuike is not an answer at the 2. He cannot create or drive
We need another ballhandler cuz Deng at the 3 can’t do that either.
God, JR Smith would KILL with this team….sigh…. sure he’ll take a 28 footer once in a while….and make it!!!
ALso the CJ Watson “he’s playing well” Brigade needs to stop it. He does nothing out there. 1 or 2 nice plays, followed by 8 minutes of maddening stagnation.
"I love you, mommy!" - Joakim Noah
He plays good defense
Also, I think he has the potential to be a not terrible offensive player for us, and has trouble finding a rhythm in the 10 mpg he gets.
On this team...
… the 2 just needs to play good D and score around 10-12 a night on a reliable basis. KA can do that.
Can we save the drama and just go pick up linton johnson III
at the park? He is killing it on those outdoor rims.
by Basketball Smurf on Mar 2, 2011 2:06 AM CST reply actions 3 recs
Or we can get Tim Thomas one more time.
"I guess I can’t do anything if you’re just irrational, but to point it out and move on."
- fundamentallysound
JJ goes for 13/5/3/2/1in 21minutes
last night against the Hornets and here we are sorting through the used CD bin for a 12th man. I have a hard time believing that we couldn’t find some minutes for the 16th pick in the draft to spell Deng and keep him fresh for the playoffs. Wouldn’t shock me that just like JR Smith, in 4 years we’ll be trying to get him back.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Mar 2, 2011 6:59 AM CST reply actions 8 recs
Yep
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
And so does most of the buyout players we're talking about
There’s a reason they’re being bought out.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Mar 2, 2011 8:59 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
yup, if only talking about buyout candidates
but having the first-rounder is better than JJ in terms of assets. HOME RUN
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 2, 2011 10:27 AM CST up reply actions
he also had 3 turnovers
and against the Mavs he made 8 points…. after shooting 12 times
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 2, 2011 8:17 AM CST up reply actions
So what?
We’re talking about 15 mins or so to give Deng a break. I have a hard time believing that he’s anymore of a detriment than CJ or Brewer when they’re having rough games.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
It's the Kirk thing all over again
Maybe we would be better with the Craptain. But not trading him for a chance for LeBron would be dumb. JJ is gone because they wanted cap to go for a trade using only pick (and brewer in Mayo’s case). And we got a 1st rounder which is not bad.
Now that JJ is gone and had that in-your-face attitude after we lost to Toronto I only wanna say bad things about him
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 2, 2011 9:05 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
JJ with the Raps is averaging 46% FG, 33% 3-pt, 90% FT, 5 boards, 3 Assists, 1.8 Blocks, and 1.5 TO in 28 MPG over 4 starts.
Maybe he just needed to start?
by Jerry Mumphrey on Mar 2, 2011 9:41 AM CST up reply actions
Or maybe it's 4 games and far too early to draw any conclusion one way or another
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
Would you rather have JJ getting no minutes or one of these waived players getting no minutes plus a first round pick?
JJ couldn’t crack the rotation, there was no reason to believe he was going to crack the rotation, and when he did get minutes he showed very, very few signs of competence. Get over it.
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
I love the "get over it" stuff
Yes we have a late 1st round pick. Wonderful. None of that has anything to do with not developing the 16th pick in a draft from less than 2 years ago. So in reality you traded in the 16th pick for a late 1st round pick in a widely assumed weak draft. So get over that and quit letting the team off the hook for giving up on guys too early. If the guy is performing adequately then fine, that means he’s able to give positive minutes while resting an important piece for a playoff run. This coach didn’t like JJ like Skiles didn’t like Chandler and JR Smith. Just because a guy isn’t cracking the lineup doesn’t mean he sucks.
Hey Rose. I don't see the appeal!
by Dils on Mar 2, 2011 10:51 AM CST up reply actions 2 recs
JJ was a devaluing asset. That they were able to swap him for an asset that carries more value, rightly or wrongly,
in the trade market is pretty impressive. He was a mid first rounder which means he had a high probability of being a bust anyways. Further, this team insn’t in a position to hand out development minutes. JJ is better off elsewhere if he ever develops into a legit player at all. That’s a big difference between JJ and Tyson or JR or Tyrus: the others were legitimate rotation players something JJ has yet to show he’s capable of being.
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
Valid point.
I think James Johnson will prove that just like Tyson Chandler proved Skiles wrong. I don’t think it’s a stretch to think that a player’s performance can be effected by the coach’s inability to see past whatever they don’t like about the person.
Chandler proved himself to be good
he was a legitimate 6th man of the year candidate. JJ has stunk when he’s played.
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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Mar 2, 2011 1:20 PM CST up reply actions
What has you convinced that Thibs didn't like JJ as a person as opposed to as a player?
Maybe, and most likely, Thibs had legitimate, basketball related reasons to not playing him.
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
Delonte West sure would look good right now.
Anyone wish the Bulls had taken a chance on him at the beginning of the season? I think they could have outbid the Celtics.
Oh well, spilt milk and all that.
Delonte would be nice
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 do know Rose loves his mom, right?
For the record: John Hollinger and Chris Sheridan picked Milwaukee to win the Central Division: http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/preview2010/news/story?page=Predictions1011-Central
by JustAnotherFan on Mar 2, 2011 8:18 AM CST up reply actions
In an ideal world where we knew LeBron's true motives the Bulls would have just kept Hinrich, traded JJ last summer and signed McGrady over Bogans.
by Ozzie Montana on Mar 2, 2011 9:32 AM CST up reply actions
Kelenna Azubuike
I would think Azubuike would be worth taking a chance on… let him rehab and see where it goes.
by xFIB on Mar 2, 2011 7:32 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
I agree...
Azubuike would be a great pick-up right now while his value is at his lowest. If he’s said to be 80% now…he has plenty of time to rehabilitate.
by poetstylez on Mar 2, 2011 8:36 AM CST via mobile up reply actions 1 recs
It's a good day to be a rec whore on BaB
by regui8er on Mar 2, 2011 7:57 AM CST reply actions 6 recs
I have no shame
Rec. Rec. Rec.
PER = JUST STFU AND WATCH THE GAME.
Aggrey Sam says Butler to the Bulls. Whatever.
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by T.Moore on Mar 2, 2011 10:02 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
I just hope can be good enough to give Deng ample rest..
But then again this BaB.. I gotta be pessemistic.
HE SUCKS.
BREWER/AZABUKE
Make it happen garpaxdorf.
PER = JUST STFU AND WATCH THE GAME.
D-League, eh?
puts on D-League Expert Glasses
Looking at the numbers, I believe that Othyus Jeffers would be the best possible option.
Othyus Jeffers. That will be all.
Are you reading this ThibsGarPaxDorf? Othyus Jeffers. Now.
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by Cosmis on Mar 2, 2011 10:13 AM CST reply actions 1 recs
No way. Jamar Smith or Rashad McCants.
by Jerry Mumphrey on Mar 2, 2011 11:17 AM CST up reply actions
Well
Rashad IS better than 95% of the players in the NBA. Said so himself.
I like Jamar Smith, but I’d prefer the Bulls to go for an Energy player, to get more of a relationship going with out supposed “affiliate.” Makes the D-League stronger as a whole when the NBA actually uses it.
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I like Corey brewer and
i dont know shyt about anybody else
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