Chicago Bulls Offseason

[Banedon]

If Hinrich signs for what is called the mini-midlevel exception in the new collective bargaining agreement, that means the Bulls can exceed both the luxury tax threshold projected to be $70.3 million and a hard cap of $74.3 million set for teams who use the full midlevel exception.

 

Reading tea leaves, this means the Bulls could be leaning toward matching Omer Asik's three-year, $24 million-$25 million offer sheet from the Rockets since Hinrich's deal would put them at $67.3 million committed to nine players.

 

Matching Asik would take the Bulls to $72.3 million for 10 players. They have never paid the luxury tax. Regardless of what the Asik decision is, the Bulls are pursuing minimum-salary free agents to round out the roster. They hosted small forward Gerald Green over the weekend.

 

Though guard Courtney Lee is being pursued hard by both the Pacers and Celtics, the Bulls haven't ruled out trying to add him via a sign-and-trade with the Rockets, league sources said.

[cubbyvirus00]

If Hinrich signs for what is called the mini-midlevel exception in the new collective bargaining agreement, that means the Bulls can exceed both the luxury tax threshold projected to be $70.3 million and a hard cap of $74.3 million set for teams who use the full midlevel exception.

 

Reading tea leaves, this means the Bulls could be leaning toward matching Omer Asik's three-year, $24 million-$25 million offer sheet from the Rockets since Hinrich's deal would put them at $67.3 million committed to nine players.

 

Matching Asik would take the Bulls to $72.3 million for 10 players. They have never paid the luxury tax. Regardless of what the Asik decision is, the Bulls are pursuing minimum-salary free agents to round out the roster. They hosted small forward Gerald Green over the weekend.

 

Though guard Courtney Lee is being pursued hard by both the Pacers and Celtics, the Bulls haven't ruled out trying to add him via a sign-and-trade with the Rockets, league sources said.

 

So Asik and Hinrich are the players we decide to throw money at and exceed the cap?

 

Everyone's making moves around the league and in Chicago our big dilemma is if we're going to match Asiks offer sheet.

 

Smh

[Derwood]

Everyone's making moves? If by everyone you mean 1/2 dozen teams, youre exactly right.

[17 Seconds]

i'm fine with the hinrich deal, but i'd be annoyed if we match omer. taj is going to be more important.

[cubbyvirus00]

Everyone's making moves? If by everyone you mean 1/2 dozen teams, youre exactly right.

 

OK I'll rephrase it so it's quite easy to understand. Everyone that cares to improve their rosters and playoff chances are re-working or at least in trade talks to make some changes. It's incredibly frustrating to hear about this stupid Omer Asik [expletive] when the guy is averaging 3 points a game and is only known for his defense in 10 minutes a game. It's disappointing to eat the vomit that is Kirk Hinrich.

[Guest]

i'm fine with the hinrich deal, but i'd be annoyed if we match omer. taj is going to be more important.

 

Definitely agree. Taj is way more important.

[Derwood]

Definitely Cynosure

[rawaction]

For the record, I kinda like Courtney Lee.

[ChiCubsFan]

Steve Kyler:

The Bulls will try and trade CJ Watson before they cut him loose, but will not pick up his options after Hinrich deal. Twitter

 

Who the hell would trade for him knowing that he's being released? I wonder if they even tried to trade him for an early 2nd to take a guy like Doron Lamb.

[Derwood]

Steve Kyler:

The Bulls will try and trade CJ Watson before they cut him loose, but will not pick up his options after Hinrich deal. Twitter

 

Who the hell would trade for him knowing that he's being released? I wonder if they even tried to trade him for an early 2nd to take a guy like Doron Lamb.

 

If you really want him, you don't chance it that he'll come to you in free agency

[ChiCubsFan]

Steve Kyler:

The Bulls will try and trade CJ Watson before they cut him loose, but will not pick up his options after Hinrich deal. Twitter

 

Who the hell would trade for him knowing that he's being released? I wonder if they even tried to trade him for an early 2nd to take a guy like Doron Lamb.

 

If you really want him, you don't chance it that he'll come to you in free agency

 

Yeah, that's true, I guess.

[Banedon]

Couldn't they do the same thing with JL3?

[UMFan83]

If Hinrich signs for what is called the mini-midlevel exception in the new collective bargaining agreement, that means the Bulls can exceed both the luxury tax threshold projected to be $70.3 million and a hard cap of $74.3 million set for teams who use the full midlevel exception.

 

Reading tea leaves, this means the Bulls could be leaning toward matching Omer Asik's three-year, $24 million-$25 million offer sheet from the Rockets since Hinrich's deal would put them at $67.3 million committed to nine players.

 

Matching Asik would take the Bulls to $72.3 million for 10 players. They have never paid the luxury tax. Regardless of what the Asik decision is, the Bulls are pursuing minimum-salary free agents to round out the roster. They hosted small forward Gerald Green over the weekend.

 

Though guard Courtney Lee is being pursued hard by both the Pacers and Celtics, the Bulls haven't ruled out trying to add him via a sign-and-trade with the Rockets, league sources said.

 

So Asik and Hinrich are the players we decide to throw money at and exceed the cap?

 

Everyone's making moves around the league and in Chicago our big dilemma is if we're going to match Asiks offer sheet.

 

Smh

 

True we should have signed Deron Williams with our invisible cap space.

[cubbyvirus00]

For the record, I kinda like Courtney Lee.

 

We could have had him two years ago for an Asik trade to Houston.

[cubbyvirus00]

If Hinrich signs for what is called the mini-midlevel exception in the new collective bargaining agreement, that means the Bulls can exceed both the luxury tax threshold projected to be $70.3 million and a hard cap of $74.3 million set for teams who use the full midlevel exception.

 

Reading tea leaves, this means the Bulls could be leaning toward matching Omer Asik's three-year, $24 million-$25 million offer sheet from the Rockets since Hinrich's deal would put them at $67.3 million committed to nine players.

 

Matching Asik would take the Bulls to $72.3 million for 10 players. They have never paid the luxury tax. Regardless of what the Asik decision is, the Bulls are pursuing minimum-salary free agents to round out the roster. They hosted small forward Gerald Green over the weekend.

 

Though guard Courtney Lee is being pursued hard by both the Pacers and Celtics, the Bulls haven't ruled out trying to add him via a sign-and-trade with the Rockets, league sources said.

 

So Asik and Hinrich are the players we decide to throw money at and exceed the cap?

 

Everyone's making moves around the league and in Chicago our big dilemma is if we're going to match Asiks offer sheet.

 

Smh

 

True we should have signed Deron Williams with our invisible cap space.

 

When was the last time the Bulls have gone over the cap? Obviously the goal of this team is to now reshuffle the deck instead of sign vomit to guarantee us a first round knockout and a shitty draft pick. I want to see movement, not a standstill 'keep the core together' mentality.

[Banedon]

When was the last time the Bulls have gone over the cap? Obviously the goal of this team is to now reshuffle the deck instead of sign vomit to guarantee us a first round knockout and a [expletive] draft pick. I want to see movement, not a standstill 'keep the core together' mentality.

 

So you just want movement for the sake of something new.

[Banedon]

Once Hinrich is signed, the Bulls will have roughly $67.3 million of committed salaries for nine players next season. The projected luxury tax line is $70.3 million, which the Bulls are almost certain to exceed for the first time in franchise history.

[cubbyvirus00]

When was the last time the Bulls have gone over the cap? Obviously the goal of this team is to now reshuffle the deck instead of sign vomit to guarantee us a first round knockout and a [expletive] draft pick. I want to see movement, not a standstill 'keep the core together' mentality.

 

So you just want movement for the sake of something new.

 

Can't resign Gibson with the contracts currently on the books if you wanted to. Oh and he's also the MVP of our trade targets because Deng and Noah have horrible contracts. Bottom line, Paxton falls in love with his 'core' to the detriment of this franchise.

[Sammy Sofa]

Deng and Noah have horrible contracts?

[Banedon]

Oh and he's also the MVP of our trade targets

 

I don't know what this phrase means.

[cubbyvirus00]

Deng and Noah have horrible contracts?

 

Yes they have bad contracts.

 

And I was on a mobile device Banedon, so 'MVP of the trade targets' translates to "our most valuable trade asset."

 

Oh and if the Bulls match Asik's offer, I will officially blow a gasket.

[Banedon]

And I was on a mobile device Banedon, so 'MVP of the trade targets' translates to "our most valuable trade asset."

 

Fair enough.

 

Oh and if the Bulls match Asik's offer, I will officially blow a gasket.

 

http://mlkshk.com/r/1E8J

[KingCubsFan]

When was the last time the Bulls have gone over the cap? Obviously the goal of this team is to now reshuffle the deck instead of sign vomit to guarantee us a first round knockout and a [expletive] draft pick. I want to see movement, not a standstill 'keep the core together' mentality.

 

So you just want movement for the sake of something new.

 

Can't resign Gibson with the contracts currently on the books if you wanted to. Oh and he's also the MVP of our trade targets because Deng and Noah have horrible contracts. Bottom line, Paxton falls in love with his 'core' to the detriment of this franchise.

You mean the same core that had the best record in the NBA the last two years?

[Sammy Sofa]

Deng and Noah have horrible contracts?

 

Yes they have bad contracts.

 

How do you figure?

[Banedon]

When was the last time the Bulls have gone over the cap? Obviously the goal of this team is to now reshuffle the deck instead of sign vomit to guarantee us a first round knockout and a [expletive] draft pick. I want to see movement, not a standstill 'keep the core together' mentality.

 

So you just want movement for the sake of something new.

 

Can't resign Gibson with the contracts currently on the books if you wanted to. Oh and he's also the MVP of our trade targets because Deng and Noah have horrible contracts. Bottom line, Paxton falls in love with his 'core' to the detriment of this franchise.

You mean the same core that had the best record in the NBA the last two years?

 

Doesn't matter, man. They didn't win the championship so they suck.