A great statistical read on how our defense is doing. But the offense still needs some work.

A little encouragement during these dreary times

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Boozer --> Pippen. D.Rose --> Jordan

Bill Simmons (The Sports Guy) and J. Abrams give a description on how teams could potentially waive bad contracts if a new CBA is reached, and which player a team would most likely use this new option. The Bulls could use it on Boozer, but there is still time for him to live up to his contract.

It's obvious that Stern needs the majority of the owners (much more than half) to be for a new CBA. Why would he want to run a league in which only some of them are satisfied? According to truehoop, 17 are for a lock-out. Reinsdorf's lukewarm attitude is unacceptable for this organization. It is vital for him for take a strong stance not only for the CBA, but also for the potential for the Bulls to reach that championship level.

Over Garr. He didn't even draw the big 3 over, it was mostly Wade. While Forman put in a bunch of free agents, a new coach, and a whole new identity, it resulted in the best record in the league.

I'm pretty we fellow bloggers never really consider looking at NBA.com, but I enjoy seeing good grades on my favorite team. Take a look and it will make your day..

Check out the Chicago section. With Thibs in, I feel he can bring back what was most important back in the glory days: defense. I am going for a leap of faith and picking Joakim for DPOY..What do you think?

Typical mild mannered and calm Derrick Rose. You have to appreciate his character, even though it may sound cliche with what he says. But we are still lucky to have this guy because of his mentality in trying to win a championship.

What a surprise. Another surprise is that Derrick Rose is not on this short list.

Though Rose was second last week, he is now ranked the top rookie. I know some rookies will have their little hot streak and get to that number one spot. But then they'll eventually go back down to where they should be. I expect Rose to be in that consistent 1 or 2 spot. If he does maintain that rank, he will be a rookie of the year for sure. I also expect him to be Rookie of the Month this November.

With David Thorpe's applauding first game analysis of Derrick Rose, he has moved up immensely just short of the number 1 spot that he should claim by the end of the season. He was definitely an underdog coming into the season.

Derrick Rose not even in the top 5 is absurd to me. Fernandez and Love being ahead of him are even more weird. Any thoughts??