If Pax can pull this off, then I think it's time that we stop bashing him.

This would:

a) Allow the Bulls to show they want BG back and are serious this time
b) Give us another expiring contract to combine with Gooden's which would give us $18 mil coming off the books between them two alone
c)If we fail with Gordon, we could make a run at Boozer this offseason...or maybe both? Cap geeks, I want to hear from you!

Basically, I think this move is too good to be true but let's pray it happens.

Somewhere, Pax is breathing a heavy sigh of relief.

Everyone must watch this. It's simply unreal...words cannot describe what is going on.

[From the FanShots. I'm not too concerned, but I'm usually not until it's far too late. -ed.]

Yes, yes, I know..."it's not serious."

Really, though, if his knee turns out to be a wreck in the next few years, how bad does this make Pax look? I hope he's right when he says it's nothing to worry about...but I'm not going to lie, this lingering issue has me a bit worried over here :\

[From the FanShots. I don't know much about these guys' assistant coach credentials besides 'not being Bob Hill' -ed.]

"Bernie Bickerstaff and Bob Ociepka have agreed to terms to be assistant coaches on Vinny Del Negro's first staff, sources said.

Negotiations with Del Harris hit some snags but are ongoing, meaning neither side would be surprised if talks concluded successfully or broke off.

Bob Hill is no longer under consideration, sources said, and Paul Westphal's status is unclear. Hill, Westphal, Harris and Bickerstaff all are veteran head coaches who were sought to assist Del Negro's transition."

[From the FanShots. There's accompanying video here. -ed.]

No reveal (obviously), but seems to be leaning towards Rose.

From the quotes, it's apparent that Pax is extremely high on both guys. This is certainly in line with Sam Smith's rumor that they are trying to acquire the #2 pick as well. Sounds to me, though, like he's thinking Rose. See for yourself...