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Luol Deng Negotiations Started 7/2--FAQ

bullhockey — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 16:02:19 -0000

This was an interesting read, particularly because of the little parentheticals and asides (though these guys have nothing on KC Johnson!). It's a nice little rundown, though not the intensive review of CBA/FA rules that some of you are more familiar with, I'm sure. http://www.basketball247.co.uk/features/archives/00000041.shtml

Agent Zero Signs With Wizards for 111 Million Dollars!!!!!! Deng and Gordon Want to Follow Suit???

piccolomair — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 06:12:55 -0000

Agent Zero Signs With Wizards for 111 Million Dollars!!!!!! Deng and Gordon Want to Follow Suit???

The Bulls Have a Great Coaching Staff… If You Ignore the Head Coach

ziffle — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 20:02:16 -0000

Looks like the official coaching roster has been set. http://www.indignantonline.com/2008/07/03/the-bulls-have-a-great-coaching-staff-if-you-ignore-the-head-coach/

What's in a Number?

smash! — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 19:17:41 -0000

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... http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/page2/story?page=jackson/080701&sportCat=nba

red-hot audio

your friendly BullsBlogger — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 14:38:35 -0000

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. http://mvn.com/hoopsaddict/2008/07/03/reviewing-the-nba-draft-and-two-blockuster-deals/

Joakim at the Taste

NormVanBeer — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 13:58:39 -0000

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..." http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/

Chris Duhon could decide this week's end if he wants to sign with Orlando Magic

Ben Q Rock — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 04:17:32 -0000

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. http://www.orlandosentinel.com/sports/orl-magic0308jul03,0,2483343.story

Sonics and Seattle settle

wjb1492 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:47:37 -0000

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. ;) http://myespn.go.com/blogs/truehoop/0-33-13/Report--City-and-Sonics-Settle.html

Wariors make play for Brand

smash! — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:23:02 -0000

Swapping superstars? Don't bet on it; But the Warriors supposedly offered Brand "$100 million over five years", more lucrative than the Clips offer. http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-clips3-2008jul03,0,2057944.story

Iranian National Team invited to play in Rocky Mountain Revue

NBA Observer — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 20:34:23 -0000

Soft power engaged. http://www.nba.com/news/fiba_080702.html?rss=true

Chad Ford again mentioning the Hornets going after Ben Gordon

BNeL21 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 19:46:41 -0000

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. http://proxy.espn.go.com/chat/chatESPN?event_id=21324

Beasley already hurt just after first practice

Option27 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 18:21:18 -0000

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. Copyright 2008 by The Associated Press http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3470943

Boston Celtics extend offer to Corey Maggette

Ozzie Montana — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:46:20 -0000

What, now all of a sudden everyone doesn't mind the possibility of less money? Douchebags. http://www.boston.com/sports/basketball/celtics/articles/2008/07/02/celtics_extend_offer_to_maggette/

D Rose vids and website

Juiceboxjerry — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 07:40:18 -0000

I was just googling Derrick Rose and I ran into his personal website. Anyway, pretty typical fare for a professional athlete's site. Although there were a couple of good videos on there that must have been shot by one of his people cause I havn't seen them before. They're pretty good, especially the one that features him working out prior to the draft. Not sure if anyone posted this already, but you can check out the videos and his website here. Not sure if I linked that properly, it's not lookin right to me. So if it didn't work, the site is drosehoops.com and you can just check it out that way. http://www.drosehoops.com/rose/videos/

Derrick Rose lives life in the fast lane

Big D — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 04:26:03 -0000

Thankfully he's a better driver than Jay Williams, though. http://www.suntimes.com/sports/basketball/bulls/1035200,derrick070208.article

Worst contract of the offseason (so far)

Big D — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 02:41:01 -0000

$32 million over 5 years for Beno Udrih? That almost makes Nocioni's contract look good. http://www.sacbee.com/static/weblogs/sports/kings/archives/013639.html

Baron Davis to be a Clipper

Option27 — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:38:49 -0000

Less than 24 hours after opting out of the final year of his contract in Golden State, Baron Davis agreed Tuesday to become a Clipper, league sources told Marc Stein. Davis, 29, will receive a five-year deal worth an estimated $65M http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3470016

Younger Gasol to Join Grizzlies

1958ChiTown — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 22:02:52 -0000

I didn't see this posted elsewhere. It appears that the younger Gasol will join Mayo and Milicic in Memphis. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2008/writers/marty_burns/07/01/gasol/index.html

Orlando Summer League Schedule

NormVanBeer — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 15:07:51 -0000

[From the Fanshots -ed.] Monday, July 7, 2008 1st Game 3:00 Indiana vs. Seattle 2nd Game * Chicago vs. Miami 3rd Game ** Orlando vs. New Jersey Tuesday, July 8, 2008 1st Game 3:00 Miami vs. New Jersey 2nd Game * Seattle vs. Orlando 3rd Game ** Indiana vs. Chicago Wednesday, July 9, 2008 1st Game 3:00 Chicago vs. Orlando 2nd Game * New Jersey vs. Seattle 3rd Game ** Miami vs. Indiana Thursday, July 10, 2008 1st Game 3:00 Chicago vs. New Jersey 2nd Game * Indiana vs. Orlando 3rd Game ** Miami vs. Seattle Friday, July 11, 2008 1st Game 11:00AM New Jersey vs. Indiana 2nd Game * Seattle vs. Chicago 3rd Game ** Orlando vs. Miami hat tip to RealGM http://www.nba.com/magic/news/Magic_to_Host_Pro_Summer_Leagu-274224-66.html

Tyrus, growing up??

BigBenign — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 14:55:37 -0000

"Just seeing that, you want to do whatever it takes to get better and win," Thomas said. "Playing a couple of summer-league games will help me get acclimated to Derrick and build more chemistry with Joakim. If that's what it takes to get to that level, that's a small sacrifice." http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/cs-080630-chicago-bulls-derrick-rose,0,1345414.story