Folllow up: Lorenzen Wright

Posted by Brandon LaChance
July 30, 2010

Lorenzen Wright, a 13 year NBA veteran who was found dead in a Memphis wood on Wednesday, is reported to have been shot to death.

Jul 28, 2010 - Denver, Colorado, U.S. - Police in Collierville, Tennessee, are investigating the disappearance of a former professional basketball player and say 'there is a high level of concern' in the search to find him. LORENZEN WRIGHT, 34, who played 13 seasons in the NBA, has not been seen or heard from since July 18 when he visited his ex-wife and their children in Collierville, near Memphis, investigators said. PICTURED: NBA Basketball, January 21, 2005: Lorenzen Wright  of the Memphis Grizzlies during the 92-82 loss to the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado.

Wright was last seen on July 18 and was reported missing by his family July 22. Officials have said they are putting their top investigators on the case.

If Wright was in a risque business deal or under the table crime outfit, I hope it doesn’t get released. Before this incident, he was known as a good man who liked to play basketball; we hope it stays this way. The Steve McNair experience doesn’t need to happen again.

Once again, Bullshome.com wishes the Wright family condolences through this trying time.

Rose is on USA Team Roster

Posted by Brandon LaChance
July 28, 2010

Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose has been named a finalist for the 2010 USA World Championship Team.

The teams head coach Mike Krzyzewski, who is also the ring leader of Duke’s basketball program, said Rose performed well in exhibition games against the rest of the players trying out for the team. Coach K told this to Bulls.com about Rose’s performance.

Derrick Rose makes his way down the court at a U.S. national basketball team practice in Las Vegas, Nevada July 21, 2010. REUTERS/Laura Rauch (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

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Prince or King, it doesn’t matter, James will never be Jordan

Posted by Brandon LaChance
July 19, 2010

Yesterday I heard the comments Michael Jordan made about the Lebron show and the “super team” the Miami Heat are creating.

ESPN caught up with Jordan at a celebrity golf course.  This is what he had to say.

“There’s no way, with hindsight, I would’ve ever called up Larry [Bird], called up Magic [Johnson] and said, ‘Hey, look, let’s get together and play on one team,’” Jordan said.

This could be biased, since I have been a Bulls fan since I was four years old, but James will never be Jordan.  He doesn’t have the competitive edge that stand players like Jordan apart from the rest.  LBJ is a great athlete and a good basketball player, but it ends there.

LeBron James is introduced to 10,000 fans after The Miami Heat signed free agents LeBron James, Chris Bosh, and Dwyane Wade at the American Airlines Arena in Miami on July 9, 2010. UPI/Michael Bush Photo via Newscom

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Magic match

Posted by Brandon LaChance
July 17, 2010

The Orlando Magic matched the 3 year #20 million deal the Bulls offered to restricted free agent J.J. Redick.

Since the Magic matched the offer, Redick stays in Orlando.

Rosters are starting to take shape

Posted by Brandon LaChance
July 14, 2010

LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh have found a home. Now everyone else is starting to put their John Hancock on the dotted line. The domino effect ESPN columnists and Dan Patrick have spoke about, is finally happening.

Rosters are starting to take shape, especially for the Chicago Bulls. They traded away Tyrus Thomas, John Salmons and Kirk Hinrich for expiring contracts that are now off the books and future draft picks. The Bulls are starting to build the roster and our only six days into the free agent signing period.

Apr 27, 2009 - Los Angeles, California, USA - Jazz's KYLE KORVER #26 as the Lakers beat the Jazz 107-96 to win the series during game five of a first round Western Conference playoff basketball game between the Utah Jazz and the Los Angeles Lakers at the Staples Center in Los Angeles Photo via Newscom

Boozer and Korver are officially signed. Yesterday, the Bulls signed 7 ft center Omer Asik from Turkey. Asik was originally drafted by the Portland Trailblazers in 2008, but was immediately traded to the Bulls. He has been developing for the past two years in Euroleague play. Chicago needs a big man who can defend a Dwight Howard or a Pau Gasol. Asik looks long and lengthy but is a great shot blocker. Maybe he will defend with intimidation as his best aspect; that’s what Ben Wallace did. Scouts seem to think he has solid NBA skills.

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