Is anyone else interested in David Lee? The thought of pulling off a sign and trade for him (maybe throw NY Tyrus and Tim... Tim for the expiring and Tyrus because they could evaluate him for a year and either sign to a long-term or not pick up his option next year) is really growing on me.

Lee is incredibly efficient, finishes well of pick and rolls with both hands, beast on the glass at both ends, runs the break really well, solid defensively, and is really starting to develop a more all-around offensive game. I think signing him to a 5yr-50m deal could be a smart move because, assuming he continues his offensive development, he could either team with Joakim to be our frontcourt of the future OR we can use him to get Bosh in a trade next year since Toronto will want something of value in return.

I'm linking Poopsworld again, I know, but this caught my attention due to the certainty in his tone. Here's the excerpt:

Argie Grigorakos in Toronto, Ontario, Canada:
Hey Bill, Have you heard any rumours about the Bulls in regards to BG, the Draft, or Free Agency. Thanks.

Bill Ingram:
They're set on bringing back BG, but expect to see a major move involving one of their front court guys. I can't say more than that, but there will be a deal . . .think about what they almost did at the trade deadline.

Does he mean back court? That would make sense in regards to the almost Hinrich to Minny trade. But front court? What deal almost went down at the trade deadline? Anyone have any ideas?

Here's the comment that got my attention:

Jade Wilson in Arizona:
Hey Bill is it likely that the suns trade shaq and Amare? If so who plays the four? Will then will there be a chance to draft a d blair or earl clark?

Bill Ingram:
Amar'e . . .yes. That Chicago deal that almost happened isn't dead. Tyrus Thomas at the 4? But not sood . . .Amar'e's eye is still very much a concern.

He also says that the Shaq to the Cavs rumor is nonsense... so what if Gar Paxdorf could actually pull of an Amar'e trade? Would it be TT (Marion 2.0?), Tim Thomas (played well for the Suns in the past), Jerome James and #16 for Amar'e and filler? Is that enough? Does VDN have an Ainge/McHale relationship with Kerr that we can capitalize on?

Is Amar'e even a good fit for us? With Noah and a physical big on the bench, I say yes.

Not trying to gloat or anything, but, check out Beasley's box score from his game against the Knicks last night:

4-14 from the field, 1-5 from 3 pt land, 4 rebounds! In 27 minutes! Against Zach Randolph and the Knicks! I know it's his first game and all, but I agreed this summer with the Derrick Coleman comparisons, and this is the beginning of the proof. He might light it up once a week for 30 pts, but I don't see consistent greatness from this guy. And he definitely would not have filled a need for the Bulls - five 3pt attempts! No matter what, he's not going to be an inside scoring presence. Have fun Miami.

In Swirsky's latest edition of orginazational "reporting" (though it seems he might be the only media they've let in to watch practice), he leaves a juicy tidbit that might be a harbinger for Thabo's expected playing time (about three quarters down):

Steve from Galena, IL: Chuck, can Thabo Sefolosha deliver?

Chuck: Vinny Del Negro and the staff will give him every opportunity to succeed and play this year. The rest is up to the player. I have not seen a lot of Thabo the past two years but I can tell you that pro personnel people love his upside and athleticism. He should be able to thrive in Coach Del Negro's system.

[From the FanShots. Roger Powell! -ed.]

I've only heard good things about Elton Brown, so maybe he's got a shot at making the 15 man roster.

Roger Powell and Darius Washington are probably just warm bodies.

[From the FanShots (you guys are fast). I don't agree with all of his points, but it's good to see Sam talking Bulls. -ed.]

Sam is back on HoopsHype with a little 'insight' on Ben Gordon-gate. Pretty entertaining, as usual.

I can't find anything written about it yet, but I saw a reference on Thorpe's latest chat that Noc hurt his knee in the game - the best I could do to find info on it wasto watch the recording of the ARG v. GRE game in the link above. It happens when he pulls down a rebound off a missed dunk just a couple minutes into the fourth quarter, though it looks like he was favoring it before that. He played on but was taken out and obviously hobbled. Might not be anything serious, but you never know...