Bulls are insignificant right now.

[Slaky]

As much as I'd like for it to hai, I just don't see Lebron, Wade or Bosh coming here. Dumb question: would it be possible for the Bulls to get two free agents this offseason? How about Boozer and Joe Johnson

To get two max or near-max guys, I think they'd have to move both Kirk and Deng.  There might be other ways, but that's the quickest way for them to create cap room.

One of my biggest wishes is that they'd find someone to take Luol. I don't see it happening but it'd be huuuuuuuuuuge.

Joe Johnson is my guy. I want to see him wearing a Bulls jersey next year. That's mainly because I have no delusions that they'll end up getting one of the big 3.

[R-V]

As much as I'd like for it to hai, I just don't see Lebron, Wade or Bosh coming here. Dumb question: would it be possible for the Bulls to get two free agents this offseason? How about Boozer and Joe Johnson

To get two max or near-max guys, I think they'd have to move both Kirk and Deng.  There might be other ways, but that's the quickest way for them to create cap room.

One of my biggest wishes is that they'd find someone to take Luol. I don't see it happening but it'd be huuuuuuuuuuge.

Joe Johnson is my guy. I want to see him wearing a Bulls jersey next year. That's mainly because I have no delusions that they'll end up getting one of the big 3.

Pretty good roundup from Mike McGraw. Hopefully this works out:

The Bulls' dream scenario is to sign Dwyane Wade or Atlanta's Joe Johnson this summer and also trade for an elite power forward.

[Eli]

Here's a good breakdown of the Bulls' salaries and what would need to happen to sign max guys in the summer:

http://www.chicagonow.com/blogs/chicago-bulls-confidential/2010/01/potential-2010-bulls-salaries.html

[R-V]

So Tyrus' trade value is approximately zero, right?

Team sources said Thomas directed a profanity-laced tirade at coach Vinny Del Negro in his office with players and coaches within earshot after Friday night's loss in Atlanta, the third straight game Thomas had played less than 16 minutes.

[Slaky]

So Tyrus' trade value is approximately zero, right?

Team sources said Thomas directed a profanity-laced tirade at coach Vinny Del Negro in his office with players and coaches within earshot after Friday night's loss in Atlanta, the third straight game Thomas had played less than 16 minutes.

I'm going to blame Vinny because it's more fun. I think someone would still take Tyrus because he's good and someone could actually play him big boy minutes. But as long as Vinny is here he'll never get a shot to be anything more than what he is now.

Nice work Vin.

[Ivy6]

So Tyrus' trade value is approximately zero, right?

Team sources said Thomas directed a profanity-laced tirade at coach Vinny Del Negro in his office with players and coaches within earshot after Friday night's loss in Atlanta, the third straight game Thomas had played less than 16 minutes.

Holy fucking balls is Jim Hendry running the Bulls now?

[R-V]

Interesting stuff about the dropoff for SGs (like Joe Johnson) once they're on the wrong side of 30.

http://www.blogabull.com/2010/2/8/1300945/what-can-we-expect-from-joe-johnson

[Eli]

Interesting stuff about the dropoff for SGs (like Joe Johnson) once they're on the wrong side of 30.

http://www.blogabull.com/2010/2/8/1300945/what-can-we-expect-from-joe-johnson

I saw that and thought it was really good analysis.  But even knowing all that, I'd lean toward Johnson being a worthwhile signing if they can't land LeBron, Wade or Bosh.  You'd likely get good-to-great value through the first three years of the deal, the fourth could be bad, but then he'd be a great trade asset in the fifth year of his deal as an expiring.

If Joe Johnson ends up being the only "prize" from this summer, I'll be disappointed.  A lineup of Rose/Johnson/Deng/Taj/Noah is probably good for 50 wins, but it's not going to win a championship.

[R-V]

Interesting stuff about the dropoff for SGs (like Joe Johnson) once they're on the wrong side of 30.

http://www.blogabull.com/2010/2/8/1300945/what-can-we-expect-from-joe-johnson

I saw that and thought it was really good analysis.  But even knowing all that, I'd lean toward Johnson being a worthwhile signing if they can't land LeBron, Wade or Bosh.  You'd likely get good-to-great value through the first three years of the deal, the fourth could be bad, but then he'd be a great trade asset in the fifth year of his deal as an expiring.

If Joe Johnson ends up being the only "prize" from this summer, I'll be disappointed.  A lineup of Rose/Johnson/Deng/Taj/Noah is probably good for 50 wins, but it's not going to win a championship.

Agreed on all points. I'm just preparing everyone for Chuck inevitably dropping in here 4 years from now to call him Joefonso Soriohnson.

[Waco Kid]

Interesting stuff about the dropoff for SGs (like Joe Johnson) once they're on the wrong side of 30.

http://www.blogabull.com/2010/2/8/1300945/what-can-we-expect-from-joe-johnson

I saw that and thought it was really good analysis.  But even knowing all that, I'd lean toward Johnson being a worthwhile signing if they can't land LeBron, Wade or Bosh.  You'd likely get good-to-great value through the first three years of the deal, the fourth could be bad, but then he'd be a great trade asset in the fifth year of his deal as an expiring.

If Joe Johnson ends up being the only "prize" from this summer, I'll be disappointed.  A lineup of Rose/Johnson/Deng/Taj/Noah is probably good for 50 wins, but it's not going to win a championship.

Agreed on all points. I'm just preparing everyone for Chuck inevitably dropping in here 4 years from now to call him Joefonso Soriohnson.

A potential long term contract for Joe Johnson had me immediately thinking of Aldolpho Soriano.

[Ivy6]

Interesting stuff about the dropoff for SGs (like Joe Johnson) once they're on the wrong side of 30.

http://www.blogabull.com/2010/2/8/1300945/what-can-we-expect-from-joe-johnson

I saw that and thought it was really good analysis.  But even knowing all that, I'd lean toward Johnson being a worthwhile signing if they can't land LeBron, Wade or Bosh.  You'd likely get good-to-great value through the first three years of the deal, the fourth could be bad, but then he'd be a great trade asset in the fifth year of his deal as an expiring.

If Joe Johnson ends up being the only "prize" from this summer, I'll be disappointed.  A lineup of Rose/Johnson/Deng/Taj/Noah is probably good for 50 wins, but it's not going to win a championship.

Keep in mind there should be a new CBA in place at that point, and one of the things that I have read the owners will be looking for is to shorten the guarantee on a contract.  For instance, you can still sign a 6 year contract, but only the first three years would be guaranteed.  Something to pay attention to. 

I'll hang up and wait for KD to fix what I wrote.

[JD]

Interesting stuff about the dropoff for SGs (like Joe Johnson) once they're on the wrong side of 30.

http://www.blogabull.com/2010/2/8/1300945/what-can-we-expect-from-joe-johnson

I saw that and thought it was really good analysis.  But even knowing all that, I'd lean toward Johnson being a worthwhile signing if they can't land LeBron, Wade or Bosh.  You'd likely get good-to-great value through the first three years of the deal, the fourth could be bad, but then he'd be a great trade asset in the fifth year of his deal as an expiring.

If Joe Johnson ends up being the only "prize" from this summer, I'll be disappointed.  A lineup of Rose/Johnson/Deng/Taj/Noah is probably good for 50 wins, but it's not going to win a championship.

Agreed on all points. I'm just preparing everyone for Chuck inevitably dropping in here 4 years from now to call him Joefonso Soriohnson.

What do you know?  Your fantasy basketball team is the absolute worst.  It's a pit stain on an old white tshirt.

[R-V]

Interesting stuff about the dropoff for SGs (like Joe Johnson) once they're on the wrong side of 30.

http://www.blogabull.com/2010/2/8/1300945/what-can-we-expect-from-joe-johnson

I saw that and thought it was really good analysis.  But even knowing all that, I'd lean toward Johnson being a worthwhile signing if they can't land LeBron, Wade or Bosh.  You'd likely get good-to-great value through the first three years of the deal, the fourth could be bad, but then he'd be a great trade asset in the fifth year of his deal as an expiring.

If Joe Johnson ends up being the only "prize" from this summer, I'll be disappointed.  A lineup of Rose/Johnson/Deng/Taj/Noah is probably good for 50 wins, but it's not going to win a championship.

Agreed on all points. I'm just preparing everyone for Chuck inevitably dropping in here 4 years from now to call him Joefonso Soriohnson.

What do you know?  Your fantasy basketball team is the absolute worst.  It's a pit stain on an old white tshirt.

I'm just going to do what CT did in Fantasy Cousin Licking - never do anything and then claim victory months after the season ends.

[JD]

Interesting stuff about the dropoff for SGs (like Joe Johnson) once they're on the wrong side of 30.

http://www.blogabull.com/2010/2/8/1300945/what-can-we-expect-from-joe-johnson

I saw that and thought it was really good analysis.  But even knowing all that, I'd lean toward Johnson being a worthwhile signing if they can't land LeBron, Wade or Bosh.  You'd likely get good-to-great value through the first three years of the deal, the fourth could be bad, but then he'd be a great trade asset in the fifth year of his deal as an expiring.

If Joe Johnson ends up being the only "prize" from this summer, I'll be disappointed.  A lineup of Rose/Johnson/Deng/Taj/Noah is probably good for 50 wins, but it's not going to win a championship.

Agreed on all points. I'm just preparing everyone for Chuck inevitably dropping in here 4 years from now to call him Joefonso Soriohnson.

What do you know?  Your fantasy basketball team is the absolute worst.  It's a pit stain on an old white tshirt.

I'm just going to do what CT did in Fantasy Cousin Licking - never do anything and then claim victory months after the season ends.

You probably played soccer, too, and got really excited aboot participation trophies.

[CT III]

Interesting stuff about the dropoff for SGs (like Joe Johnson) once they're on the wrong side of 30.

http://www.blogabull.com/2010/2/8/1300945/what-can-we-expect-from-joe-johnson

I saw that and thought it was really good analysis.  But even knowing all that, I'd lean toward Johnson being a worthwhile signing if they can't land LeBron, Wade or Bosh.  You'd likely get good-to-great value through the first three years of the deal, the fourth could be bad, but then he'd be a great trade asset in the fifth year of his deal as an expiring.

If Joe Johnson ends up being the only "prize" from this summer, I'll be disappointed.  A lineup of Rose/Johnson/Deng/Taj/Noah is probably good for 50 wins, but it's not going to win a championship.

Agreed on all points. I'm just preparing everyone for Chuck inevitably dropping in here 4 years from now to call him Joefonso Soriohnson.

What do you know?  Your fantasy basketball team is the absolute worst.  It's a pit stain on an old white tshirt.

I'm just going to do what CT did in Fantasy Cousin Licking - never do anything and then claim victory months after the season ends.

You probably played soccer, too, and got really excited aboot participation trophies.

Just be glad I didn't sign up to dominate Neckar again this year.