Bulls are insignificant right now.

[PenFoe]

TPD.  I know I'm just talking to myself in here, but whatever.

The Suns reportedly have made Amare Stoudemire available.

Here's what Marc Stein had to say:

Chicago is growing increasingly reluctant to part with its best youngsters after some promising play since team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf's recent blast that the Bulls' first half was "a disaster."

Presumably, this includes Tyrus and Noah.  I like both of them a lot, but if they have to be given up to get Stoudemire, I will drive them to Phoenix myself.  And that's with full acknowledgment that Amare doesn't play any defense.

This is probably all a waste of time, since the Suns may hang onto him.  And if they do put him out there, Pax will almost certainly just sit on his hands and someone else will get him.

Yes, heavy talk here about Amare being available.
Would most likely require an expiring contract (Gooden) and at least one youngster (Thomas).

Amare is a real big me-first guy and doesn't play any defense.
Yes, I would still love to see him on the Bulls.

He's a fantastic shooter for a big guy and very, very driven to succeed. He spent basically the entire year he missed with Microfracture surgery shooting free throws and is now a really excellent FT shooter for a big man.

Rose/Amare/Deng would be a very nice starting point for a return to glory.

But Amare also hates to play Center, so either keeping Noah or drafting a Center next year would be a big priority.

Unless we wait until 2014 for that Turkish dude to be break the 185 lb mark

[TDubbs]

TPD.  I know I'm just talking to myself in here, but whatever.

The Suns reportedly have made Amare Stoudemire available.

Here's what Marc Stein had to say:

Chicago is growing increasingly reluctant to part with its best youngsters after some promising play since team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf's recent blast that the Bulls' first half was "a disaster."

Presumably, this includes Tyrus and Noah.  I like both of them a lot, but if they have to be given up to get Stoudemire, I will drive them to Phoenix myself.  And that's with full acknowledgment that Amare doesn't play any defense.

This is probably all a waste of time, since the Suns may hang onto him.  And if they do put him out there, Pax will almost certainly just sit on his hands and someone else will get him.

Yes, heavy talk here about Amare being available.
Would most likely require an expiring contract (Gooden) and at least one youngster (Thomas).

Amare is a real big me-first guy and doesn't play any defense.
Yes, I would still love to see him on the Bulls.

He's a fantastic shooter for a big guy and very, very driven to succeed. He spent basically the entire year he missed with Microfracture surgery shooting free throws and is now a really excellent FT shooter for a big man.

Rose/Amare/Deng would be a very nice starting point for a return to glory.

But Amare also hates to play Center, so either keeping Noah or drafting a Center next year would be a big priority.

Unless we wait until 2014 for that Turkish dude to be break the 185 lb mark

Aaron Gray

[Eli]

TPD.  I know I'm just talking to myself in here, but whatever.

The Suns reportedly have made Amare Stoudemire available.

Here's what Marc Stein had to say:

Chicago is growing increasingly reluctant to part with its best youngsters after some promising play since team chairman Jerry Reinsdorf's recent blast that the Bulls' first half was "a disaster."

Presumably, this includes Tyrus and Noah.  I like both of them a lot, but if they have to be given up to get Stoudemire, I will drive them to Phoenix myself.  And that's with full acknowledgment that Amare doesn't play any defense.

This is probably all a waste of time, since the Suns may hang onto him.  And if they do put him out there, Pax will almost certainly just sit on his hands and someone else will get him.

Yes, heavy talk here about Amare being available.
Would most likely require an expiring contract (Gooden) and at least one youngster (Thomas).

Amare is a real big me-first guy and doesn't play any defense.
Yes, I would still love to see him on the Bulls.

He's a fantastic shooter for a big guy and very, very driven to succeed. He spent basically the entire year he missed with Microfracture surgery shooting free throws and is now a really excellent FT shooter for a big man.

Rose/Amare/Deng would be a very nice starting point for a return to glory.

But Amare also hates to play Center, so either keeping Noah or drafting a Center next year would be a big priority.

Unless we wait until 2014 for that Turkish dude to be break the 185 lb mark

Aaron Gray

You might be kidding, because I was born without a sarcasm detector, but that would be so awful that I have to say "no" just to make sure.

EDIT: Just wanted to add that RV's post on the previous page was awesome.

[Al Czervik]

I have it on good authority that Stoudamire to the Bulls is a done deal.  The deal will be made official next week.  Not sure if the delay is "Waiting for Gooden" or not preempting the all star game in Phoenix, but this will be done.

And I will then change this thread title.

[Eli]

I have it on good authority that Stoudamire to the Bulls is a done deal. 

I thought Damon retired. 

Wake me when Amare Stoudemire puts on a Bulls uniform.

[Al Czervik]

I have it on good authority that Stoudamire to the Bulls is a done deal. 

I thought Damon retired. 

Wake me when Amare Stoudemire puts on a Bulls uniform.

Do you know for sure you'll be sleeping when it happens?

You can bust me on semantics or spelling if you need to, but next week I expect you to admit I told you so.  It's what I live for.

[BH]

I have it on good authority that Stoudamire to the Bulls is a done deal. 

I thought Damon retired. 

Wake me when Amare Stoudemire puts on a Bulls uniform.

Do you know for sure you'll be sleeping when it happens?

You can bust me on semantics or spelling if you need to, but next week I expect you to admit I told you so.  It's what I live for.

What do you think about getting Peavy?

[Al Czervik]

I have it on good authority that Stoudamire to the Bulls is a done deal. 

I thought Damon retired. 

Wake me when Amare Stoudemire puts on a Bulls uniform.

Do you know for sure you'll be sleeping when it happens?

You can bust me on semantics or spelling if you need to, but next week I expect you to admit I told you so.  It's what I live for.

What do you think about getting Peavy?

He's really good at pitching

[PenFoe]

I have it on good authority that Stoudamire to the Bulls is a done deal. 

I thought Damon retired. 

Wake me when Amare Stoudemire puts on a Bulls uniform.

Do you know for sure you'll be sleeping when it happens?

You can bust me on semantics or spelling if you need to, but next week I expect you to admit I told you so.  It's what I live for.

Do you have it on good authority who they're going to trade for him?

[Eli]

I have it on good authority that Stoudamire to the Bulls is a done deal. 

I thought Damon retired. 

Wake me when Amare Stoudemire puts on a Bulls uniform.

Do you know for sure you'll be sleeping when it happens?

You can bust me on semantics or spelling if you need to, but next week I expect you to admit I told you so.  It's what I live for.

Just kidding about the spelling, of course.  And I'll be happy to say you told me so next week if the deal happens.  Forgive me for waiting to see if it actually happens before I get too excited, since random message board rumors don't always pan out.  I've seen it too many times.

[BH]

I have it on good authority that Stoudamire to the Bulls is a done deal. 

I thought Damon retired. 

Wake me when Amare Stoudemire puts on a Bulls uniform.

Do you know for sure you'll be sleeping when it happens?

You can bust me on semantics or spelling if you need to, but next week I expect you to admit I told you so.  It's what I live for.

Just kidding about the spelling, of course.  And I'll be happy to say you told me so next week if the deal happens.  Forgive me for waiting to see if it actually happens before I get too excited, since random message board rumors don't always pan out.  I've seen it too many times.

Jokes on you then, Gally is the source behind this trade rumor.

[Al Czervik]

This is second hand from a source within an NBA organIzation, But my understanding is the deal involves Tyrus and others (no breaking news).  I trust my guy. The guy that told him about this deal may or may not know his ass from his elbow.  Or his Stoudemire from his Stoudamire.

As always....let's just see how it plays out.

But I am excited and wanted to share

[RV]

This is second hand from a source within an NBA organIzation, But my understanding is the deal involves Tyrus and others (no breaking news).  I trust my guy. The guy that told him about this deal may or may not know his ass from his elbow.  Or his Stoudemire from his Stoudamire.

As always....let's just see how it plays out.

But I am excited and wanted to share

Don't let Eli's dour internet words fool you. He enjoys these rumors just as much as I do. Keep 'em coming.

Also, if your source is Stacey King, tell him to stop eating Red's deep fried internal organs. It was funny at first but Red is starting to look dead.

[PenFoe]

Simmons' annual Trade Value Column.
I won't spoil it by listing where he puts Rose, but this was too good not to include.

I caught the Bulls in person recently and it's astonishing that they aren't good or even half-decent. Of all the lousy coaching hirings recently (Terry Porter, P.J. Carlesimo, Michael Curry, Sam Vincent, Reggie Theus, Marc Iavaroni), what's funny is Vinny Del Negro was by far the worst. It's even scarier in person when you're sitting behind the Bulls' bench; I know a reader once compared Vinny's coaching to Shooter's taking over Hickory High that first time, but actually, it's more like watching an old person getting ready to go through a metal detector at an airport. Just complete confusion and panic and a lot of stopping and starting and glancing around. I feel bad even making fun of it. Let's just move on.

[Slaky]

Simmons' annual Trade Value Column.
I won't spoil it by listing where he puts Rose, but this was too good not to include.

I caught the Bulls in person recently and it's astonishing that they aren't good or even half-decent. Of all the lousy coaching hirings recently (Terry Porter, P.J. Carlesimo, Michael Curry, Sam Vincent, Reggie Theus, Marc Iavaroni), what's funny is Vinny Del Negro was by far the worst. It's even scarier in person when you're sitting behind the Bulls' bench; I know a reader once compared Vinny's coaching to Shooter's taking over Hickory High that first time, but actually, it's more like watching an old person getting ready to go through a metal detector at an airport. Just complete confusion and panic and a lot of stopping and starting and glancing around. I feel bad even making fun of it. Let's just move on.

No, by all means - please ruin it.