Cowley: Bulls must try to influence next decision by LeBron James

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  1. truebluefan

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    Read more http://www.suntimes.com/sports/bask...xt-decision-by-lebron-james.html#.U5-jwLEXJJs

    Well, he posted the article @ 8:39 pm, not quite 24 hrs...I was wondering when someone would mention LeBron to Chicago. That did not take long.

    As for Wade, if he opts out he will lost a hell of a lot of money. He done everything for Miami. I would expect him not to opt out.
     
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    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    I'm waiting for Thonus to show us how we can get LeBron AND Love AND Melo.

    Meanwhile, I'd call those "Strike One," "Strike Two," and "Strike Three."
     
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    Probably Denny. We missed out on everyone except Wallace. Until we really get someone, I am cautious. Very cautious.

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    LOL HA!
     
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    Its a pipe dream. Would be great but highly unlikely. My deepest regret is thst 5 years from now is if the far fetched scenario does not happen it will morph into some failure/cheap potshot.
     
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    Nah. They'll join the longer list of players who we couldn't recruit to come here.
     
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    If James opt-out, then it is a must for every team to at least contact him. Isn't it?
     
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    most contenders will. Ironically Cleveland may be a good place for him to go. Back home, youth, high draft pick. They have some players on that team.
     
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    Great stuff. James and his advisors sit back and decide which franchise is the best vehicle to transport the Lebron James brand to new heights. I tingle at the thought that "Team Lebron" may choose my beloved Bulls.

    'Scuse me while I puke.
     
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    Expectations that James becomes a Bull (before he's way too old)?

    ZERO. AKA, "Strike One."
     
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    Surveying the LeBron Landscape

    The Bulls could open up about $13 million of cap room if they use the amnesty provision on Carlos Boozer, though the precise figure would depend on what Chicago does with its two first-round picks, and whether they want to bring Nikola Mirotic over from Europe. They could crack open $5 million more by finding a landing spot for Mike Dunleavy and using one of their two first-rounders on an international draft-and-stash guy. That gets them in range.

    That is exactly what Chicago would do in order to sign Carmelo Anthony in straight free agency, and if you’re chasing Anthony, you might as well at least call LeBron. A core of Derrick Rose, LeBron, Joakim Noah, Jimmy Butler, and Taj Gibson would be an overwhelming favorite to get out of the Eastern Conference. If LeBron cared only about winning, this is a better option than Miami.

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    The fit would also be appealing. James can share ballhandling duties with Rose, which would allow Rose to ease back into stardom after two lost seasons. Noah is a skilled high-post passer, meaning LeBron could own the low block when optimal. Working from there would be easier if the Bulls could separate the Noah-Gibson duo a bit; they’ve rarely played small over the past two seasons, but LeBron is the ultimate enabler of lineup flexibility. He’s an elite defender when motivated, and he could adapt to Tom Thibodeau’s conservative scheme — a system that would be a bit kinder to his legs as he ages.

    See more at http://grantland.com/the-triangle/surveying-the-lebron-landscape/
     

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