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Archive for 2009

Bulls easily beat Pistons winning three straight

Tyrus Thomas continues to be the lead story for the Bulls who have won three straight since his return, but the real story is Derrick Rose’s new found ability to get to the free throw line.  The single best thing that could happen to the Bulls is Derrick Rose aggressively attacking the rim and drawing... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 31, 2009 at 4:40 pm
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Luol Deng or Ben Gordon: Who you got?

While the discussion of whether you’d take Hinrich or Gordon has been a focal point of fan talks for the past couple of years, the real discussion is between Deng and Gordon.    They were up for extensions at the same time, they were going to cost similar amounts of money, they were going to... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 31, 2009 at 6:29 am
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Chicago Bulls @ Detroit Pistons, 2:00 PM CSN-Chicago

For the second time this season, the Bulls will go up against former Bull Ben Gordon and his Detroit Pistons. The Bulls won the first game at the United Center, and will look to hand Detroit their ninth straight loss. Something that has not happened since 1993. Derrick Rose had a brilliant game against the... Read more »
By MortenJensen,
December 31, 2009 at 5:49 am
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Wojnarowski calls out Gar Forman

Adrian Wojnarowski reports: “To say the least,” a close associate of Del Negro said, “the staff was disappointed by Gar’s failure to step up in an embattled moment.” He goes on to shred Forman for the way the Bulls have handled the coaching search: Forman has sworn to people that he hasn’t made one call... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 30, 2009 at 1:07 pm
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Bulls finally win a laugher; feed Chicago

I suppose nine points isn’t really a blow out, but the game never felt like it was in jeopardy.  At least as much as a team who can blow a 35 point lead can win a game without it feeling in jeopardy [at least in the second half, it sure didn't feel good when they... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 30, 2009 at 6:15 am
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K.C. Johnson: Bulls have talked about Tracy McGrady

K.C. Johnson reports that the Bulls have talked about Tracy McGrady: T-Mac time? The Rockets granted Tracy McGrady an indefinite leave as they work to trade the disgruntled guard and his expiring $23.2 million contract. McGrady is scheduled to make Chicago his home base as he trains with Tim Grover. Mike McGraw seems to back... Read more »
By MortenJensen,
December 30, 2009 at 5:30 am
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Chicago Bulls vs Indiana Paxers, 7:00 CSN-Chicago

Tyrus Thomas came back after 23 missed games, and off the bat carried the Bulls to victory over Chris Paul and the Hornets.on Saturday. Derrick Rose struggled from the field, but had one of his finest outings of the season. Rose controlled the offense, made some solid passes and stuck with the all-star Paul all... Read more »
By MortenJensen,
December 29, 2009 at 3:47 pm
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Tracy McGrady wants out, welcome to Chicago [I hope, sort of]

McGrady wants out; waiting to be traded per yahoo sports: A source with knowledge of Monday’s talks said the Rockets would have allowed McGrady to stay, but the guard thought he’d be too much of a distraction to the team. McGrady is making a league-high $23 million in the final year of his contract, and... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 29, 2009 at 11:02 am
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Podcast download: My appearance on Charlotte Bobcats Monday

The show is now up for download here.   We had a little confusion over Chris Paul towards the end of the show where Joshua had some old salary information in front of him [I've done the same thing several times, once with Rip Hamilton where I wanted to trade for him as an expiring... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 29, 2009 at 7:20 am
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Vinny Del Negro hanging on; left to speak when management bailed on him

Some quotes from the Tribune: “I go on what the people I work with and the people that make those decisions tell me,” Del Negro said about his future. “They’ve been supportive.” “I don’t let it affect myself or the team,” Del Negro said. “I focus on what I can control and that’s our effort... Read more »
By DougThonus,
December 29, 2009 at 6:20 am
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