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Knicks not serious about keeping David Lee

kig — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:21:39 -0000

Knicks not serious about keeping David Lee

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.

Bulls have deal in place?

kig — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 18:12:00 -0000

Bulls have deal in place?

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?

Poopsworld tantalizing Amar'e speculation

kig — Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:18:01 -0000

Poopsworld tantalizing Amar'e speculation

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.

Trade proposal - Noce to Raps

kig — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 16:00:31 -0000

After hearing Pax's comments about him 'actively' looking at trade proposals, I started thinking about what teams right now would be really willing to deal. It's got to be either a crap team looking to shed crappy contracts (Like Sac insisting Kenny Thomas go with BMiller) or a big time underachieving squad that needs a shakeup. Under that category it's undeniable that the Raps are at the top of the heap.

The knock on the Raps so far has been their un-inspired wing play, lack of 'toughness' and underachievment of their #1 pick from a few years ago, Bargnani. Seems like the door is open for Pax to help Colangelo remedy those issues.

Here's my proposal: http://games.espn.go.com/nba/features/traderesult?players=2456~3028~3030~2987~2010&teams=28~28~28~4~4&te=&cash

That's Noce + Thabo + Simmons for Bargnani + Kapono

For the Bulls, the main incentive is to unload Noce's contract. Getting back Kapono, who's contract runs thru 2010 (he has player option for 6.6m that year) isn't ideal but he is a dead-eye shooter who can now hit 46% of the threes that Noce now takes and hits at at 37% clip. Plus I really don't think his d is that big of a downgrade from Noce. Yes, Noce still flops his way to some offensive foul calls and will valiantly try to guard 4's, but I can live without that if it means 5 less years of the overpriced and aging Argentine. Plus that means VDN is forced to give TT more time in the 4th quarters. And Bargnani - all I can say is he only has this year guaranteed, so if he plays well in pick and pops with DRose, keep him for one more year. If not, let him loose. Saves us dollars to re-sign Gordon in the summer or go after someone else.

For the Raps, they get supreme Intensity! from a wing position, a good, young athletic guard in Thabo that can spell the shell-that-was-Anthony Parker, and some inside help from Simmons, who can steal a few minutes for Bosh/O'neal, who don't have ANY inside help at all. I really think they're fed up enough to take a gamble on Noce bringing a fire to the team that re-ignites them. Plus, Colangelo LOVES the euro ballers, so to get a two for one swap might make him drool.

I'd love to see this happen as the first of maybe two deals Pax makes before the deadline - the second of which would shed either of Hughes/Gooden/Hinrich for a more useful big man (ala BMiller or Kaman) or give us big time salary relief for next year and 2010.

Beasley's line in his first game

kig — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 13:19:56 -0000

Beasley's line in his first game

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.

T Time...the other one.

kig — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:19:18 -0000

T Time...the other one.

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.

Bulls invite three to training camp

kig — Fri, 26 Sep 2008 17:52:56 -0000

Bulls invite three to training camp

[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.

New Sam Smith column on BG

kig — Fri, 19 Sep 2008 13:31:57 -0000

New Sam Smith column on BG

[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.

Nocioni hurts knee vs. Greece

kig — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 18:04:16 -0000

Nocioni hurts knee vs. Greece

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...

Trade Idea: Gordon for Iguodala

kig — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:16:05 -0000

I know I'll get grilled for this, but I feel like the Brand saga has opened the door to an opportunity for Pax to pull of a great trade:

Sign and trade Gordon + Nocioni for sign and trade Iguodala + filler

For Philly: With Brand 29yrs and Miller 32yrs, it seems like Philly wants to win now. I know that Iggy was a huge part of the team last year, but Thad Young was terrific and basically duplicates Iggy's strengths at a fraction of the cost. They're not going to be able to pay Iggy as big of bucks now that they could have before Brand signed. AND, now it seems like their biggest need is outside shooting. With Miller able to d up bigger guards, they could afford to put out this lineup:

Miller/Williams Gordon/Green Young/Nocioni Brand/Evans Dalembert/Speights

This seems to be a much more balanced bunch than if Iggy as in at the 2 guard. Plus Noce would be great for their second unit, which would be all energy with Evans and Williams. Really a good squad there that could compete immediately and make a run in the playoffs.

For the Bulls: This is our chance to shed Noce's contract and turn Gordon into something valuable. Say what you want about Iggy, but you can't deny that he plays hard and has great 2nd or 3rd star on a team potential. We'll probably have to overpay him, but he's only 24 yrs. and will get even better. Plus he's one of the best finishers in the game and would be the perfect slashing wing man to Rose, which will allow Luol to concentrate on hitting spot up 20 footers and upping his 3pt percentage. Plus Iggy is a great ball distributor (when he's not jacking a few ill advised 3s) and would fit well with VDN's proclamation to play tough d, force turnovers and run. Really the key to this lineup would be Deng, Iggy and Rose developing consistent 3pt shots, getting rid of Hughes so Thabo can play the major backup wing minutes and just, well, having these youngsters play together:

Rose/Hinrich Iguodala/Hughes Deng/Sefolosha Thomas/Gooden Noah/Gray

I haven't looked in-depth at the whole sign and trade implications, BYC crap, but I'm sure something could be worked out.