Another Shooter Joins the Bulls

Posted by Brandon LaChance  
August 7, 2010

The Chicago Bulls and free agent Keith Bogans have reportedly agreed on a two year deal worth $2.5 million.

Mar. 28, 2010 - Boston, MASSACHUSETTS, UNITED STATES - epa02097208 San Antonio Spurs guard Keith Bogans (L) drives past defending Boston Celtics forward Kevin Garnett (R) in the first quarter at the TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, 28 March 2010.

The Bulls will be Bogans sixth team in his seven year career. He went to school at the University of Kentucky and was then drafted by the Milwaukee Bucks in the second round in 2003. He didn’t play for the Bucks, until he landed in Milwaukee in 2009, because they traded him to the Orlando Magic on draft day.

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Is there anything left?

Posted by Brandon LaChance  
July 21, 2010

Athletes have a time span, almost like an expiration date found on a milk carton or a loaf of bread. The time span can be manipulated by different circumstances, the most influential being injuries.

HOUSTON - APRIL 21:  Tracy McGrady #1 of the Houston Rockets reacts during the game with the Utah Jazz in Game Two of the Western Conference Quarterfinals during the 2008 NBA Playoffs at the Toyota Center April 21, 2008 in Houston, Texas.  The Jazz won 90-84.  NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Stephen Dunn/Getty Images)

Tracy McGrady has spent the last few years playing half a season and spending the other half on the injured reserve list. His left knee has been surgically repaired multiple times.  Knee injuries are a very serious deal in the NBA, especially for a player who relies on his vertical when he gets to the rim or shooting his jump shot.

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Miller returns to the West

Posted by Brandon LaChance  
July 18, 2010

Brad Miller, who was  Chicago’s backup center last year, is a Rocket. Miller and the Rockets have agreed to a 3 year deal worth $15 million.

The 12 year veteran is returning to the western conference after a year and a half hiatus as a Chicago Bulls.  Before being traded to the windy city, Miller played for the Sacramento Kings for five and a half years.

March 28 2010: Chicago Bulls' Brad Miller (52) during the NBA basketball game between the Chicago Bulls and Detroit Piston at the Palace in Auburn Hills, Michigan.

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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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Bulls Hire Thibodeau for the Head Coaching vacancy

Posted by Brandon LaChance  
June 8, 2010

On Saturday afternoon,  the Bulls made claim to Tom Thibodeau as their head coach for the 2010-2011 season.  I say claim, because the Bulls can’t make it official until after the NBA finals because of the rules Commissioner David Stern strongly stands behind.

Boston Celtics assistant coach Tom Thibodeau (R) talks with assistant coach Kevin Eastman during practice to prepare for Game 2 against the Los Angeles Lakers in the 2010 NBA Finals basketball series in El Segundo, California June 5, 2010. REUTERS/Alex Gallardo (UNITED STATES - Tags: SPORT BASKETBALL)

Either way,  the Boston Celtics assistant coach Tom Thibodeau has been hired by the Chicago Bulls to replace Vinny Del Negro.

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