Bulls Consider James Posey

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After a second face-to-face meeting with general manager John Paxson failed to bring a definitive answer from Scottie Pippen, the Bulls moved forward on a second backup plan Thursday, setting up a free-agent visit for James Posey.

"Chicago is an up-and-coming team with a major need at the small forward spot," said Mark Bartelstein, Posey's Chicago-based agent. "And Houston has major restrictions with the luxury tax."

Posey is expected to visit Chicago on Friday. He is a restricted free agent after the Rockets made him a qualifying offer of $2.45 million, meaning Houston would have 15 days to match any offer he might receive.
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I wish Scottie would make his decision. I wouldn't mind having either of them. Posey could probably be better for the Bulls because he's younger.

 

Would be a good signing....i like his game

 

Posey is a good player, would he start on the bulls?

 

most likely. their next best SF is Eddie Robinson (i think Jalen is gonna play SG) E-Rob is only good for dunking. Posey will bring defense.

 

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Mark Bartelstein, Posey's Chicago-based agent, has no problem with the fact that Pippen remains Paxson's first choice.

"I know they think Posey is a perfect fit for their team, but there is a strong feeling for Scottie," Bartelstein said. "I understand that. They've got options. James has options. It's all part of the process."

One of Posey's options is to re-sign with Houston, which would have 15 days to match any offer he receives. The Rockets made Posey a restricted free agent by making him a qualifying offer of $2.45 million.

"Houston wants him back," Bartelstein said. "But they have problems with the luxury tax in terms of how far they can go [salary-wise]."

A league source said Houston has discussed signing Posey to a shorter deal, knowing Glen Rice's $9.6 million salary comes off the books after the 2003-04 season.

Theoretically the Bulls could make that difficult for Houston by offering a long-term deal. But Paxson has been averse to doing so because he knows the Bulls are headed to luxury-tax territory when Eddy Curry and Tyson Chandler come up for extensions after next season.
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I think he would start. But i thought they wanted Ira Newble?

 

they did, but Cleveland is interested in him (Jim Paxson vs. John Paxson). i'd rather have James Posey anyways