Rose not the only Bull at World Championships
With all the excitement around Derrick Rose taking the starting point guard spot from Rajon Rondo and the USA Team winning the gold medal with a team considered less of a team than past USA collaborations, scouting of another Bull player was all but forgotten.
Omer Asik, the 7’1 center from Turkey, played in the FIBA World Championship as well as Rose. ESPN Chicago writer Fran Fraschilla wrote an article grading some of the NBA’s foreign athletes including Asik.
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Two more re-sign
Dirk Nowitzki is reportedly staying with the Dallas Mavericks. The deal they have worked out is worth $80 million for four years.
Also, Paul Pierce and the Boston Celtics have come to an agreement on a four year deal worth $61 million.
Neither one of these deals is surprising. Both have players have played their entire careers with these teams and now will probably never leave.
Pierce and Nowitzki had another year on their contract but had opt out clauses. They both used it. By opting out and re-resigning they can install a no trade policy.
Scoop’s Suggestion
ESPN columnist Scoop Jackson doesn’t usually have good ideas, but a few weeks ago, he came up with an idea I think the Chicago Bulls should consider if they can’t sign Lebron James, Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade or any duo combination.
Jackson made a guest appearance on The Basketball Jones podcast June 11th. During his NBA conversation with J.E. Skeets and Tas Melas, Scoop suggested a previously unheard free agency strategy the Bulls should consider.
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Bulls wheeling and dealing for free agency cap room
[picappgallerysingle id="7613814"]Chicago’s idea is to trade Hinrich and their 17th pick in tonights draft for a couple of expiring contracts or players who would have a one year minimun salary contract. This way, they would have extra spending money to go after two of the big name free agents instead of one. The list of big name guys includes: Lebron James, Dwyane Wade, Chris Bosh, Amare Stoudemire and Joe Johnson. Carlos Boozer, Amare Stoudemire, Dirk Nowitzki, Paul Pierce, Ray Allen and David Lee are also available.
Hinrich, a solid back up point guard, has a $9 million contract for next seson. At this time, the Bulls have $20 million to spend. If they could unleash Hinrich’s contract they would have around $30 million, which would be enough to sign two of the guys listed above.
This is a good move for the Bulls. Hinrich has been a good player for the Bulls, but he is an over paid role player. If the Bulls could get a D-Wade or Chris Bosh on top of getting Lebron, adios Hinrich.
Top Ten Free Agent Options for the Chicago Bulls Recap
For the past three or four weeks, Bullshome.com has listed the top ten free agent options for the Chicago Bulls. It has been fun. Many have complained about the choice for number one and number two, but I am sticking to my opinion. Since the countdown took so long to go through, it is only right for a recap.
10 Two Way Tie Between- Rudy Gay and John Salmons
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Salmons was traded away by the Bulls at the February trade deadline in order to dump off contracts. He went to Milwaukee and helped them earn a six seed in the playoffs. Before he came they were on the outside looking in. Rudy Gay is a young talented player with limited leadership skills. Gay is on the verge of becoming a superstar but needs to play on a team besides the Memphis Grizzlies where he is the main attraction, because he shouldn’t be on any team. Both players are respectable second options and great role players.
