Looks like the official coaching roster has been set.

There was some chat amongst fellow BABers about whether or not the number on Rose' jersey matters to anyone. Scoop Jackson dissects Rose's choice and tells the story of the late Ben Wilson. A good short read if you don't know the history of the og #25...

I spoke with long-time guy Ryan from HoopsAddict on his podcast. There's other interviews, but for those impatient ones out there, fret not: I'm first.

Scroll down to see the vid of him talking. Talks about Rose, the summer league, and some other things. He sounds ultra excited about playing with D.Rose.

Highlights - "We don't have a playmaker, and he brings a whole different aspect to the game that we don't have..."

It's not like you all expected him back anyway, but there's proof. It looks like he'll sign with New York or my favorite team, the Orlando Magic.

What can you all tell me about Duhon? I know he has a reputation as a horrible shooter, above-average defender, and partier extraordinaire. And I get the sense that he never exactly endeared himself to Bulls fans. But what do you guys think?

I appreciate any feedback you can give me.

I've been wondering if they'd settle since the experts I've been reading have said the decision was going to be a close one.

Details still to come, but I'm guessing with a settlement that OKC gets basketball next season.

Regardless of my opinions of the whole ordeal, add the Sonics to my list of teams Kirk can go to. ;)

Swapping superstars? Don't bet on it; But the Warriors supposedly offered Brand "$100 million over five years", more lucrative than the Clips offer.

Soft power engaged.

Joe (New Orleans): Who do you think the Hornets will pick up as freeagents?

SportsNation Chad Ford: I know they're looking at Ben Gordon. It's still unclear whether the Bulls will be willing to break the bank for Gordon ... the Hornets are over the cap so they'd have to workout a sign-and-trade to get him.

I don't really see how this will work from the Bulls perspective. NO can't sign Ben outright unless he goes for the mid-level, and the sign-and-trade opportunities aren't appealing either.

Rookie forward Michael Beasley did not finish his first practice with the Miami Heat summer league team Wednesday after being struck in the chest by a teammate's elbow.

The Heat said Beasley, the No. 2 overall pick in last week's NBA draft, was being taken for evaluation and had no further details on the extent of the injury.

Beasley and the Heat are scheduled to begin play in the Orlando summer league on Monday.

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