http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/basketball/bulls/ct-bits-bulls-nuggets-spt-0222-20140222,0,6393558.story So Brewer again?
Again, the Bulls will only attempt to improve this season's roster if they are assured that the move doesn't increase the likelihood that they pay the luxury tax.
Priorities: #1 maximize profit #2 sign a player that might help if it fits with #1 http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/1...d-cavs-interested-jimmer-fredette-sources-say The Bulls have been handcuffed all season by luxury-tax concerns but, according to sources, quickly threw themselves into the Fredette mix after it became apparent this week that the sharpshooter would be parting company with Sacramento. Chicago is roughly $600,000 below the luxury-tax threshold and believes it can sign a player to a prorated minimum deal and avoid going down as a tax team at season's end.
Fredette makes some sense as a situational player. He strikes me as a poor man's Ben Gordon.....or maybe Steve Kerr. The one thing I worry about is who we can play him with. It seems like it'd have to be Kirk and no one else.
Bulls looking into Ben Gordon! [video=youtube;-AQn4TlHEnw]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-AQn4TlHEnw#t=139[/video]
http://my.chicagotribune.com/#section/-1/article/p2p-79458670/ Fredette, the 10th overall pick in 2011, never panned out with the Kings. But his work ethic and professionalism led management to offer glowing reviews to anyone who asked for background on him. In limited action, he’s shooting a career-high 49.3 percent from 3-point range. Fredette is not considered a strong defender or shot-creator, but the Bulls' defense is strong enough to absorb some players who are poor at that end. And Fredette could play off the ball as a spot-minute, spot-up shooter. The biggest takeaway is that the Bulls’ actions indicate they’re confident that performance bonuses in contracts such as Taj Gibson’s and Joakim Noah’s won’t all be met and thus can sign a player without exceeding the luxury tax. The Bulls have shown no signs of interest in Ben Gordon, a rumored buyout candidate with the Bobcats.
[youtube]wCmdm6DgaW4[/youtube] Rumor has it, Bulls are really interested in Fredette. He makes more sense than Gordon.
A poor man's current Ben Gordon would be a sorry sight indeed. JIMMER! If there ever was a guy that Paxson would want to go after, this one makes sense. Hinrich is too old and we lost out on JJ Reddick.
Bulls Close in on Jimmer Fredette Taj seems to be a Jimmer, but not a Sacto fan: This is beginning to sound real. I'm in. Fredette's limitations are well known, but he's one of those rare players who has made big shots on big stages when everyone and their mothers knew he was going to take said big shots. Get 'er done, GarPax.
