^ If Gordon for some odd reason wasn't going to be here next year, then fine, but I don't think so. Gordon's already a similar player, and I think he'll end up better than Cat. Gordon will be back next year, so no need for Cuttino. If we were to add a guard, I'd prefer that he be at least 6'6, maybe 6'5, who can give us anything from 18-26 minutes a game, preferrably versatile to play some 3 too. Hopefully the PF or C will be young and athletic, because Othella and Antonio both lack those 2 things.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Moo2K4:</div><div class="quote_post">I don't see what I could be kidding about. Ben Gordon will be the starter next year after the season he just had. And, you don't use a #9 overall pick on Hinrich only to not start him. He's better then Duhon. He's just as good a passer. He's a great leader. He knows the offense. Good defender. And, above all else, he's a MUCH better shooter than Duhon (though very streaky). So no, I'm not kidding about anything. I wouldn't be surprised to NOT see Duhon back in Chicago next year.</div> Ben Gordon WILL NOT be starting next year. I don't know what makes you think he will be. Chris Duhon will be back. We don't start someone for 80 some odd games and not bring them back. Duhon is a leader, a voice we need in the locker room. He was an insturmental part of this team. Not biring back Duhon is a direr mistake on the Bulls part. Even if Ben Gordon is starting. We must have him coming off the bench. Why wouldn't you bring him back? Who else would come off the bench? Janero Pargo? Give me a break.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting I-Miss-MJ:</div><div class="quote_post">I'll probably get hell for this, but what about Cuttino Mobley?</div> Never on this team
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Moo2K4:</div><div class="quote_post">If we're having to give him $10 mil a year, I'm letting him walk. No way is he worth that. That's the size of Odom's contract, and he's not even close to that level yet. Plus, that WILL mess up trying to resign the rest of our youth in 3 and 4 years. If he wants that much, let someone else overpay him. Eddy will return. Pax is hell bent on bringing back both of em. Beyond that, I don't want Z. He's getting old. His knees are terrible. And again, he's going to ask for a lot of money that he's not going to be worth. And, again, if he asks for too much, there is a possibility we'd lose the ability to bring back Deng, Hinrich, and Gordon. If we bring back Chandler, there is no reason to bring him in. He's pretty much the same thing, just not as good on the boards. Plus, he's going to ask for a lot, at least he's likely to ask for more than what I'm willing to give out. Swift, is yet again, another player who will be asking for a lot of money. He's good, young, and athletic. And again, bring him in, it may hinder bringing back our young guys in a few years. All in all, none of these moves would really help Chicago. Their main concerns are and should be bringing back their two young bigs. The second one after that should be bringing in someone like Donyell who can play defense and stretch the defense on the other end. Other then that, bringing in Dalembert makes no sense. Bringing in Swift also makes no sense. And, paying Tyson that much would make Chicago look dumb. No GM in the right mind will give him that much. He's good, but he's not worth that much money. He doesn't do enough yet to bar $10 mil per year.</div> I was not suggesting bringing in all these players at once. We need someone to come in and play both spots. Antonio Davis and Othella are way too old and weak. Bringing in Dalembert would provide a back up at center and maybe pf. Tyson and Dalembert are not the same players. Dalembert is a lot stronger and has post moves. Tyson does not. I was suggesting Zydrunas Ilgauskas ONLY if Eddy can't play next year. ONLY. Zydrunas has played in 78 games or more the past three years. I wouldn't be concered with his knees. Also, nothing wrong with giving him a short term contract at Eddy Curry type money. Zydrunas is also a better rebounder and defender then curry and has an outside shot. I'm sorry, I did quote my price too high for Tyson, that is my bad!! Swift, I just merely suggested him as someone we could possibly pick up that would come off the bench with a lot energy and power that we had from Tyson this season. (because Tyson will be starting next year.) Again, these are all just merely suggestions. I would rather the Bulls do nothing and see what happens. Actually, I'd really like us to get a big man and a big 2 guard that can defend and rebound well and are veterans. That's why I suggested Eddie Jones, Michael Curry, or Kerry Kittles. I was just looking at who was out there. We need to be filling voids that are going to be left by Othella and Antonio. You can look now or look in 2006.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting I-Miss-MJ:</div><div class="quote_post">I'll probably get hell for this, but what about Cuttino Mobley?</div>Cat is unnecessary item for the Bulls. They already have an abundance of guards (Gordon, Hinrich, Pargo, Duhon(maybe), Deng, Noc)), so signing him won't help. For that matter, it could really only hurt the development of Deng and Gordon in the long run. He'd eat up minutes that they could be playing and he'd take away touches from them. And beyond that, he could potentially mess up team chemistry, something the Bulls don't need to happen.
rumors Here are some rumors from hoopshype.com about the Bulls plans. <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"Michael Ruffin doesn?t shoot from the outside, but the Washington power forward caught the Bulls? attention during the first-round playoff series and moved way up on the wish list. The 6-9 Ruffin is quick on his feet and plays smart defense. It became obvious during the playoffs that the Bulls can use some interior depth." Arlington Heights Daily Herald</div> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"When talking about team needs last week, the first category Paxson mentioned was a big man who can shoot from the outside. That certainly describes Toronto forward Donyell Marshall, who tied the NBA record by hitting a dozen 3-pointers in a game this season. Marshall signed with the Bulls as a free agent in 2002, but he had to be included in a package deal in order for Paxson to eliminate Jalen Rose from the roster." Arlington Heights Daily Herald</div> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"A less expensive alternative to Marshall would be Milwaukee?s Toni Kukoc. If the Bulls pursue Kukoc, it would be with a one-year deal, considering the 6-foot-10 forward will turn 37 in September, averaged a career-low 5.6 points last season and missed 29 games because of injury." Arlington Heights Daily Herald</div> <div class="quote_poster">Quote:</div><div class="quote_post">"The Bulls like Seattle?s Antonio Daniels, but the Ohio native figures to be a good fit for Cleveland if he doesn?t stick with the Sonics. Utah guard Raja Bell is probably the best fit for the Bulls among unrestricted free agents, and he?s likely to get a call this summer." Arlington Heights Daily Herald</div> source
