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Posts in category "Free Agency"

Should the Bulls return, retool, or rebuild in 2012-13?

Going into the next season, the Bulls have three fundamental choices. They can try to return much of the same roster. They can try to trade some of their significant salary pieces in an attempt to clear salary and/or obtain draft picks, or they can look to replace the minor pieces of the team... Read more »
By DougThonus,
Friday at 8:28 am
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True cost of amnestying Carlos Boozer this year vs next year.

True cost of amnestying Carlos Boozer this year vs next year.
The Chicago Bulls appear set to continue on with Carlos Boozer this season, however, with the luxury tax looming, they'll also be looking to stay under that threshold. I've seen the phrase kicked around that the Bulls would never pay a player 47.1 million to go away, so I think it's worth some analysis on the true cost of amnestying Carlos Boozer now vs next season... Read more »
By DougThonus,
Thursday at 7:32 am
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Bulls run out of magic against Nuggets

Bulls run out of magic against Nuggets
The Chicago Bulls had been winning, but the signs of cracks in their Roseless armor were showing for a couple of games in a row. They got crushed by a Denver Nuggets team which they simply could not stop on offense... Read more »
By DougThonus,
March 27, 2012 at 6:50 am
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Do the Bulls have room for Chandler, Smith, or Martin?

Do the Bulls have room for Chandler, Smith, or Martin?
With Chinese obligations coming to an end shortly, Wilson Chandler, J.R. Smith, Aaron Brooks, and Kenyon Martin will be looking for work in the NBA. Do the Bulls have room to add one of these players and would any of them take the min to come here... Read more »
By DougThonus,
January 30, 2012 at 6:01 am
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Assessing Rip Hamilton's fit with this Bulls team

Assessing Rip Hamilton's fit with this Bulls team
The Chicago Bull officially came to terms with Rip Hamilton on a three year deal with the final year being reported as a team option with an unknown buyout. Rip will get one day of practice prior to the Bulls preseason tip off at Indiana on Friday... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 15, 2011 at 6:35 am
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Is Richard Hamilton still coming to Chicago? Could the Bulls have had Fernandez?

Is Richard Hamilton still coming to Chicago? Could the Bulls have had Fernandez?
Richard Hamilton sent Bulls fans into an utter panic last night with his tweet indicating he had to decide between three teams in free agency... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 14, 2011 at 6:16 am
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Dwight Howard dominates the mail bag

Dwight Howard dominates the mail bag
Dwight Howard questions bombarded me over the weekend as KC Johnson reported the Bulls would pursue Howard despite not appearing on his list of teams that he would sign an extension with... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 12, 2011 at 7:31 am
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Bulls scared of luxury tax, pursue Hamilton instead of Richardson

Well, I said it for awhile, I thought the Bulls would be scared of the tax, and here we are. The Bulls are going to pursue a considerably worse player in order to save some money... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 10, 2011 at 9:36 am
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Latest rumored signings and impact on the Bulls

Yesterday was the first day that signings were leaking around the league including several players the bulls were "targeting", and the league nixing a trade that would have sent Chris Paul to the Lakers... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 9, 2011 at 9:12 am
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If options dry up, trade for J.J. Redick

If options dry up, trade for J.J. Redick
The Bulls need another SG, they were obviously highly interested in J.J. Redick last season as they were willing to bed three years and twenty million dollars on him. The Magic, in an attempt to go for the ring, matched the offer... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 8, 2011 at 6:30 am
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