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Gordon Interview with Waddle and Silvy

J Theory — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:04:32 -0000

Gordon Interview with Waddle and Silvy

Gives his feelings on VDN.

Pertaining to the Bulls Marc Stein writes: There is a growing belief around the league that...

J Theory — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:16:45 -0000

Pertaining to the Bulls Marc Stein writes:

There is a growing belief around the league that Charlie Villanueva has moved ahead of Hedo Turkoglu on Detroit's wish list. Chicago's Ben Gordon remains the perimeter player deeply coveted by the Pistons, but the prospect of a Gordon-and-Villanueva combo would be cheaper than trying to sign Gordon and Turkoglu with Detroit's nearly $19 million in projected salary-cap space. So look for the Pistons to take that approach -- or pursue a Gordon-and-Paul Millsap combo -- while they also decide between Doug Collins and Avery Johnson as their next coach.

Even more confirmation that Detriot will make a run at Gordon

J Theory — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:02:00 -0000

Even more confirmation that Detriot will make a run at Gordon

That could put them roughly $23 million under the cap going into free agency. Over the past few months, we've assumed Carlos Boozer is their primary target, but that might not be the case. A league source told me Tuesday that the Pistons' free-agent strategy likely would preclude a run at Boozer.

The Pistons want to add several players to the roster and want to keep salaries at or less than $10 million per year. With Boozer likely demanding a deal in the $15 million to $16 million a year range, his contract demands are out of their league. Add in concerns about Boozer's injury history, and I don't think the Pistons will make a play for him.

Instead, you can look for them to make a run at Ben Gordon, try to re-sign Antonio McDyess and find one or two other players they can sign for smaller salaries.

That stance in Detroit could put Boozer in a tough position. If he opts out of his contract with the Jazz, he's going to struggle to find any team far enough under the cap to offer him what he wants. And with the Jazz interested in keeping Paul Millsap, Boozer could be out of luck in Utah, too.

TWolves Picks in play

J Theory — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:57:40 -0000

TWolves Picks in play

Minny willing to trade picks; keeping the possibilty alive that Hinrich could be traded for the 6th pick.

Plan is to keep Bosh

J Theory — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 12:54:00 -0000

Plan is to keep Bosh

Although the Heat covets potential 2010 free agent Chris Bosh, one NBA person said Toronto general manager Bryan Colangelo recently told him the current plan is to try to surround Bosh with better players instead of trading him.
That plan will change this summer only if Bosh expresses serious doubts about re-signing.

A friend of Dwyane Wade said Wade would love to play with Bosh in Miami. -- The Miami Herald

Our future SG because he's taller than Gordon.

J Theory — Fri, 29 May 2009 20:08:12 -0000

Our future SG because he's taller than Gordon.

Theoretically Speaking 04-28-09

J Theory — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 02:35:00 -0000

Here are some observations that I had watching tonights game:

While trying to decide what channel to watch, TNT or COMCAST Sportsnet, I was thinking what do other BlogaBull members watch? Do you watch the crew on comcast who have watched the Bulls all season or the TNT crew who give you an outside opinion. I usually watch TNT because I like having that outside view. What do you guys perfer?
Wasn't Miller supposed to be the player who brought us stability? Someone who we can rely on to make minimal mistakes in the playoffs. But man the last couple of games his turnovers have been horrible. Kudos for losing a tooth but the turnovers have been critical for this young team.
I almost forgot Derrick Rose is a rookie. He reminded me tonight.
Did everyone get bad flashbacks when Hinrich *dribbled, dribbled, dribbled, went back, dribbled, dribbled, dribbled, then went back further*, I'm so happy we got Rose now to run the point.
Gordon continued his "wtf is he doing!!!! ha YES he made IT!!!!!!!" moments.

So after this game I feel that we might go 7 games but Boston keeps showing us that experience matters in the playoffs. We are the most talented team but it seems everything we do the Celtics counter at the right moment. That comes with experience. Anything can happen in game 7 but I have a feeling that we fall short.

Gordon: All Options Are Open

J Theory — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 13:08:54 -0000

Gordon: All Options Are Open

Ben Gordon doesn't worry what others think, especially those who questioned his decision to shun two long-term offers from the Bulls the last two summers.
"It really doesn't make a difference to me. I'm going to try to do the things I need to do to accomplish what I'm trying to accomplish. Unless it's like my Mom or something, everything anybody else says doesn't have anything to do with the way I handle myself."

Gordon will be an unrestricted free agent July 1. As for wanting to remain with the Bulls, Gordon is noncommital. "Honestly, I haven't really thought much about it," he said. "I'm going to wait until after the season. All my options are open. I haven't closed any doors." -- Chicago Sun-Times

"We're the most dangerous team going into the playoffs in the Eastern Conference right now. I...

J Theory — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 16:34:03 -0000

"We're the most dangerous team going into the playoffs in the Eastern Conference right now. I wouldn't say anyone is counting us out, but we're the underdog right now. I think we're going to come out and shock a lot of people."

-- Bulls' forward Tyrus Thomas after Chicago defeated Philadelphia to close in on a playoff berth

Deng's leg still bothering forward

J Theory — Wed, 08 Apr 2009 12:57:59 -0000

Deng's leg still bothering forward

[I know a lot of people suggest 'shutting it down' and/or getting surgery. Or that he can't be allowed to play international ball in the summer. But supposedly it's not an injury that usually needs surgery, and I see the likelihood that it’s just something that takes several weeks of rest to recover, and it just sucks that it happens to be the last several weeks of the season. -ed.]

Yet another set back for Deng