The newest Bull, Richard Hamilton, will start Tuesday's final preseason game for the Bulls against the Pacers. Though his role as a starter was expected, the question of when was still up in the air. Tom Thibodeau seems eager to see how Rip's assets add to the Bulls' executing the system well.
Richard Hamilton officially signed a three-year deal with the Bulls Wednesday. Two years and $10 million are guaranteed. The third year is a $5.15 million team option.
The Pistons officially waived Richard Hamilton Monday and is expected to clear the obligatory 48-hour waiver period; after which the Bulls are "expected to sign him" for a couple of seasons at the full mid-level exemption level of $5 million per year.
Hoopsworld is reporting the O.J. Mayo trade to the Pacers from the Grizzlies is done. Memphis will receive Josh McRoberts and Brandon Rush. McRoberts became expendable with Indy's acquisition of David West.
It should be of no surprise that -- like the 2010 offseason, when Rose didn't meet with or call LeBron James, Chris Bosh, etc. -- Rose isn't recruiting free agents the Bulls are targeting to add to the roster, he openly admitted at Media Day on Sunday.
A lot of fluttering rumors this weekend and another one of the Bulls' targets likely not being landed. The New York Post is reporting the Knicks are in three-way talks with the Hawks and Warriors to acquire Jamal Crawford in a sign-and-trade. What's interesting is the offer. The Knicks reportedly only offered Crawford $2.5 million and that Crawford is only looking for about $5 million this season.
Richard Hamilton will be waived by the Pistons, but not amnestied, so the Pistons are gonna be on the hook for a lot of money.
At 2 p.m. EST on Friday, NBA teams can begin signing free agents and we'll be updatng in this post, mostly related to teams and players relevant to the Bulls fate.
NBA Teams can begin signing free agents on Friday, but some players have reportedly already come to terms this week, as players met with teams. And the rumors are flying galore.
Nick Young and Tracy McGrady reportedly, according to sources deliberately cynical leaks, want to be Bulls next season, Yahoo Sports reports.
