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Tyrus Thomas & Hinrich for Vujacic, Farmar & Morrison - Trade Proposal

Granny Waiters — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:41:23 -0000

http://www.realgm.com/src_tradechecker/3/ and Trade ID #5323914 or http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ycdqwl9

Why the Bulls do it:

- They need to cut salary to have a chance at signing a 2010 free agent to a max contract. This season is already a loss, so it does not matter if Adam Morrison contributes nothing.

- Jerry Reinsdorf is too cheap to exceed the salary cap, so the $2M saved could be used to pick up a veteran 3-point shooter the Bulls desperately need. Sasha Vujacic is also better at 3-point shooting than anyone currently on the Bulls roster.

- Jordan Farmar replaces Hinrich at a much more reasonable salary for a back-up guard.

- Jerry Reinsdorf has a personal dislike of TT, so the Bulls will likely let him walk for nothing next summer if he is not traded by the deadline.

Why the Lakers do it:

- Tyrus Thomas (TT) is very talented, but the Bulls have been awful at developing players. Since Phil Jackson & Co. >> Vinny del Negro & Co., TT could likely be developed into a defensive force and acceptably good offensive player.

- Kirk Hinrich has shot like garbage this year, but will likely rebound at some point. He can help keep Fisher's regular season minutes down. Hinrich has acceptable ball handling, and would be a good defensive back-court complement to Kobe.

- The Lakers championship window is now and the remainder of Kobe's prime, and the three players they give up are not part of the essential team core.

- Buss is willing to spend to win, so the Lakers can take on the additional $2M in salary. The Lakers also will not be under the cap next summer, irregardless of this trade.

What do you think?

Poll

Would you do this trade?

Tyrus Thomas & Hinrich for Vujacic, Farmar & Morrison - Trade Proposal

Granny Waiters — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 00:09:29 -0000

Hello Lakers fans,

Since your guys will probably beat ours (Bulls) by 30, 40 or 50 points tomorrow night, it seemed a good time to run this trade idea by you.

http://www.realgm.com/src_tradechecker/3/ and Trade ID #5323914 or http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=ycdqwl9

Why the Lakers do it:

- The Lakers championship window is now and the remainder of Kobe's prime, and the three players they give up are not part of the essential team core.

- Buss is willing to spend to win, so the Lakers can take on the additional $2M in salary. The Lakers also will not be under the cap next summer, irregardless of this trade.

Why the Bulls do it:

- They need to cut salary to have a chance at signing a 2010 free agent to a max contract. This season is already a loss, so it does not matter if Adam Morrison contributes nothing.

- Jordan Farmar replaces Hinrich at a much more reasonable salary for a back-up guard.

- Jerry Reinsdorf has a personal dislike of TT, so the Bulls will likely let him walk for nothing next summer if he is not traded by the deadline. (See Ben Gordon.)

What do you think?

P.S. Since the Bulls will not win the championship this season, I am rooting for the Lakers to win no. 11 for Phil.

Poll

Would you do this trade?

Bulls Most Disappointing Team this Season

Granny Waiters — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 00:03:45 -0000

Bulls Most Disappointing Team this Season

Kenny Smith and Adrian Wojnarowski pick the Bulls as greatest underachievers.

Doug Thonus loses his optimism?

Granny Waiters — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 07:30:49 -0000

Doug Thonus loses his optimism?

yfBB can put his cold water hose away.

Aaron Gray to Blazers - Trade Proposal

Granny Waiters — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:24:04 -0000

I suggest the Blazers acquire Aaron Gray for a 2nd round draft pick (since Gray's salary is less than the Blazers' cap space, no player needs be sent back to the Bulls).

Why the Blazers do it:

- Oden is out for the season, so the Blazers could use another center to backup Pryzbilla.

- Gray can provide some post offense and rebounding, and while not a great defender, is a huge body with 6 fouls to give.

- The Blazers give up very little, since Gray's contract expires at the end of the season, and Paul Allen can always buy another 2nd round pick from a financially struggling team.

Why the Bulls do it:

- The Bulls do not have enough salary space to sign a badly needed 3-pt. shooter and/or reserve PF, and Jerry Reinsdorf will not go above the luxury tax. Trading the little used Gray would open up $1M to sign another player.

Why Gray approves the trade (since he is on the qualifying offer):

- A chance for more playing time, which will increase the probability of getting another NBA contract next season.

Your thoughts?

(Also posted over at Blazers Edge to see what they think.)

Poll

Should the Bulls send Aaron Gray to the Blazers for a 2nd round draft pick?

Aaron Gray to Blazers - Trade Proposal

Granny Waiters — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 03:04:25 -0000

Bulls fan here looking for feedback. I suggest the Blazers acquire Aaron Gray for a 2nd round draft pick (since Gray's salary is less than the Blazers' cap space, no player needs be sent back to the Bulls).

Why the Blazers do it:

- Oden is out for the season, so the Blazers could use another center to backup Pryzbilla.

- Gray can provide some post offense and rebounding, and while not a great defender, is a huge body with 6 fouls to give.

- The Blazers give up very little, since Gray's contract expires at the end of the season, and Paul Allen can always buy another 2nd round pick from a financially struggling team.

Why the Bulls do it:

Why Gray approves the trade (since he is on the qualifying offer):

- A chance for more playing time, which will increase the probability of getting another NBA contract next season.

Your thoughts?

Poll

Should the Blazer trade a 2nd round pick for Aaron Gray?

Dwyer's 10 Worst Free Agent Signings

Granny Waiters — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 03:43:16 -0000

Dwyer's 10 Worst Free Agent Signings

Bulls relevance: Bum Wallace, Larry UnLegend, Jerome James, Eddy Curry.

Sweetney joins Celts for summer league

Granny Waiters — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 03:29:49 -0000

Sweetney joins Celts for summer league

Hope he has his eating disorder under control.

Open Game #5 Thread – Los Angeles Lakers at Orlando Magic

Granny Waiters — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 23:58:10 -0000

Open Game #5 Thread – Los Angeles Lakers at Orlando Magic

Game starts at 7:00 CDT on ABC and TSN.

Since I am too lazy to write a preview, here is a link to the SB Nation partner Yahoo! One:Link - box score link is at that page also at game time.

My fearless predictions – Orlando puts up a good fight, but Coby and Pau show up and finish the series in 5. Lakers by 4.

Go Lakers – Win No. 10 for Phil!

Marcus Fizer found in Puerto Rico

Granny Waiters — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:04:42 -0000

Marcus Fizer found in Puerto Rico

" Marcus Fizer (Arecibo): still working his way back from knee surgery, Fizer has averaged 15.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.9 fouls in 25.9 minutes of 7 contests. The shorter three point line employed by the BSN has had the expected effect - Fizer has shot 17 of them already. He's hit 5."

What a terrible draft 2000 was: