http://www.sbnation.com/users/Cannoli Posts made by Cannoli on SB Nation http://www.blogabull.com/2009/4/10/830545/bulls-in-the-playoffs Cannoli Sat, 11 Apr 2009 04:51:40 -0000 <h3 class="link-title"><a href="http://espn.go.com/nba/recap?gameId=290410025">Bulls in the&nbsp;Playoffs</a></h3> <div class="description"><p>Too bad. I was looking forward to them wilting under the pressure tomorrow, and being forced to beat Detroit to get the eight spot.</p></div> http://www.blogabull.com/2009/1/23/734430/from-todays-ny-post-nets-w Cannoli Fri, 23 Jan 2009 14:48:30 -0000 <p>"Feeling the need for a small forward better than <strong>Bobby Simmons</strong> and the urge to break up their backcourt so <strong>Vince Carter</strong> and <strong>Devin Harris </strong>stop competing against each other for points, the Nets actively pursued <strong>Larry Hughes</strong> as reports claimed; Carter would've moved to the frontcourt. However, the key to signing off on such a deal - unmentioned in everything I read - was Jersey's insistence either <strong>Tyrus Thomas</strong> or <strong>Joakim Noah</strong> be included.</p> <p>From what I'm told, <strong>Kirk Hinrich</strong> is not available, as numerous outlets continually speculate. The Bulls are a better team now that he's back in the mix, a forward observer underlines.</p> <p>"He is the closest thing to a leader we have. His tough play along with <strong>Andres Nocioni</strong> brings out the best in the others who are certifiably soft."</p> <p>Now we know why the trade has not been consummated.</p>