Bulls Waive Barrett, Homan and Deng's Low Contract Offer
[From the Diaries. It's news, anyway. Well the Deng contract offer is merely rumor, not news. I don't worry about 'insulting' Deng with an offer, I assume he and his agent knows what's what. As long as I hear no complaints from management about the luxury tax. -Matt]
Sad to see this is what the Bulls think Deng is worth
As for Homan, I could really care less.
And I know the Bulls have to just start out low on contract offers, right?
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Gerald Wallace signed for $57 million for 6 years.
Deng has gotten lots of publicity because the Bulls have apparently refused to discuss trading him, but that doesn't make him a superstar yet, and potential is a tricky matter. If the report is accurate, the Bulls' offer may be a little low, but not completely out of line.
If Deng chooses to become a free agent he might get a better offer or he might not. Probably he wouldn't get a $70 million offer until two years from now, when he is an unrestricted free agent, but in next two seasons he could get injured, or he just might not progress as well as people hope or expect.
How much is the security of an extended contract worth to him? How much is playing on a winning team with teammates he knows worth to him? Paxson has made it clear that the Bulls expect something in return for extending contracts at this point.
hmmm
As a side note though, good to see BG practicing again
by ScottieCartwright on Oct 22, 2007 1:50 PM CDT reply actions
To clarify for rosters...
If that's the case and they don't need to do anymore, does anyone expect them to?
If that's not the case, what else do they need to do to get the roster to the right size for the season?
15 on roster, 12 for games
The 15# is max, and Pax I believe has said they may only keep 14 and keep last spot open so Curry / Gardner are not safe yet.
by NY Chicago Fan on Oct 22, 2007 2:50 PM CDT up reply actions
Curry is signed
after his sportscenter minute
by brianmita on Oct 22, 2007 10:35 PM CDT up reply actions
Deng
I think we also hear a lot about Deng working hard and being a great guy...I am sure though that Gerald Wallace works pretty hard too. He improves every year too. Kevin Martin for all we know donates a pint of blood every morning after shooting 1000 shots every morning.
Makes me think...
by AngryAsianAce on Oct 22, 2007 3:26 PM CDT reply actions
And why is that sad?
The only reason I think it's sad
Plus....Deng is a good guy!
I don't think either will get 'mad'.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 22, 2007 3:59 PM CDT up reply actions
Look at it this way
Too bad about Andre but you could see the writing on the wall. Homan never stood a chance.
Before you get all excited
If Deng's agent was going to leak, you'd think he'd do it locally, to get more of stir.
It's an interesting starting point...
Those numbers don't scream warning like the Rashard Lewis contracts, and could be excellent deals all around for the players as well as team flexibility in the future for trades and tax purposes.
good post.
by brianmita on Oct 22, 2007 10:38 PM CDT up reply actions
Sounds like a fair first offer...
Also, I don't think how much Luol contributes to charity should be a factor. Better for the Bulls to donate directly to the charity themselves if they really care.
by rexisourqb on Oct 22, 2007 5:30 PM CDT reply actions
Skiles
Oh no
Why not?
Agreed
Move ben wallace to pf (which i believe is wallace's true position) move gray to center. In theory i think it makes sense, but what doesnt make sense in theory? I would like to see it tried, i think the last exhibition game is usually taken a bit seriously, all teams try to play thier regulars to get the chemistry right. It might be a good time to try such a line up.
Thomas and Noah are the ones we want to see start, but i think right now both are still playing like rookies (despite Noah's first few games, and Thomas being here for a year). I think both will be better than Gray, but at the moment gray seems to be doing a good job as role player, and if Joe smith is still bruising, than gray might be better off starting.
right.
by brianmita on Oct 22, 2007 10:42 PM CDT up reply actions
Why not start him?
by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Oct 22, 2007 9:36 PM CDT up reply actions
All Im saying is
Hinrich
Gordon
Deng
Wallace
Gray
by joejoeEnglish94bulls4ever on Oct 22, 2007 9:40 PM CDT up reply actions
you have a link for that Sue?
I think Skiles must just be peeing on Tyrus/Noah's abilities to learn the plays. I hope. Or he's hyping up the young guy to stir up competition for everyone.
I missed the game where he started but from what I remember Gray didn't play in any good lineups or against any good lineups. Not to mention it's preseason.
I think he's plain too slow. It hurts his ability to rebound and challenge shots on this level.
And to borrow from Bill Simmons (I know): As the saying goes, when Aaron Gray is your starting center, Aaron Gray is your starting center.
by your friendly BullsBlogger on Oct 22, 2007 9:53 PM CDT up reply actions
50 million - 5 years
My point is..... there are lots of overpaid players who play for teams that arent championship-caliber because their contracts limit the players those teams can acquire....
Gray as a starter?!
by AngryAsianAce on Oct 22, 2007 9:57 PM CDT reply actions
seeing barrett go
by brianmita on Oct 22, 2007 11:01 PM CDT reply actions
Inside Information....not telling how I know
by GranvilleWaiters on Oct 22, 2007 11:41 PM CDT reply actions

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