The 2005-2006 Chicago Bulls Thread

[Mike Aller]

The Bulls have problems that go much further than the coach. As stated, they have no middle presence. And if they aren't shooting well, they lose.

 

If there was an impact PF or C available via trade, I would trade Gordon and a pick for him right now.

 

Gordon is a great scorer, but he's awful defensively, and he turns the ball over WAY too often for my tastes. I'd sooner deal him than any player on the team, because you'd get a lot in return, and I don't think you'd miss Gordon as much as you think.

Even though Artest isn't really a big inside presence, is Chicago still in the running for him? (I think every team is)

[Keener98]

The Bulls have problems that go much further than the coach. As stated, they have no middle presence. And if they aren't shooting well, they lose.

 

If there was an impact PF or C available via trade, I would trade Gordon and a pick for him right now.

 

Gordon is a great scorer, but he's awful defensively, and he turns the ball over WAY too often for my tastes. I'd sooner deal him than any player on the team, because you'd get a lot in return, and I don't think you'd miss Gordon as much as you think.

 

Count me in on the trade Gordon bandwagon. While he has great offensive ability, he is so damn streaky, and turnover prone. He takes horrible shots all the time, while not even trying to run the offense. His defense is bad also. I think if you can cash in on him right now, then do it. To me is 10X more frustrating to watch when he is having a bad game, then Hinrich. At least Hinrich will look to pass when hes having a bad game, while Gordon just comes down the court firing shots up from anywhere no matter if he is open or not.

[ChiCubsFan]

A change is necessary if we wanna make the playoffs.

[Jon]

The best thing about tonight's game was the last sentence in the notes of the AP article:

Comedian Rob Schneider sat in the front row at center court, wearing a Cavs T-shirt.

[Jon]

The Bulls are about to drop another one to the Bobcats.

[Mike Aller]

Be patient.

[Flames24Rulz]

well we have a big game tonight against the Suns. Despite our recent struggles, we are only a half game behind the Magic for 8th in the East. Skiles hinted yesterday that he is probably going to shake up the starting lineup with possibly Hinrich and Sweetney being moved to the bench and having Gordon and Songaila start instead. Whatever it takes to get a W. We need this game badly. Edited December 31, 2005 by Flames24Rulz

[Derwood]

Gordon is starting to look like a Jalen Rose/Jamal Crawford redux. Take 25 shots, only 7 of which are good, get hot from 3, pad your ppg at the foul line, play no defense.

[Mark_R]

That's as accurate of assessment I've seen of Gordon this season.

 

Right on the money.

[Flames24Rulz]

starting lineup tonight: Chandler, Deng, Hinrich, Gordon, Duhon :shock:

[wolf stansson]

At this point the order of tradeable's that I'd want to keep is this (most want to least want):

Deng (Most upside, only guy who can actually finish)

Hinrich (Won't get much better, but is solid and would be great as the 3rd or 4th option)

Duhon (Good value and solid as they come defensively and consistency on offense wise)

Chandler (No one is taking that contract but I'd still try)

Gordon (A lot of trade value and someone who I don't think can be a consistent #1 option)

[Flames24Rulz]

man i'm still steamed. We flat out blew this one...we had the Suns on the ropes but couldn't finish the deal.

 

Gordon is really struggling this year...if I were Skiles, I would have really considered putting the ball in Pargo's hands to end the game in the 4th. I'd say the guy is probably the most clutch player we have on the team.

 

12-17 now...

[Mark_R]

man i'm still steamed. We flat out blew this one...we had the Suns on the ropes but couldn't finish the deal.

 

Gordon is really struggling this year...if I were Skiles, I would have really considered putting the ball in Pargo's hands to end the game in the 4th. I'd say the guy is probably the most clutch player we have on the team.

 

12-17 now...

 

Why not Hinrich? He'd been hot all quarter. Pargo is never a good option down the stretch. I don't get to watch a lot of Suns games, but man is that team impressive. Steve Nash is absolutely amazing.

 

When Amare comes back, holy cow.

 

They're as good as last season with Diaw, Jones, House, and Bell taking the spots occupied by QRich and Joe Johnson. And I love the addition of Kurt Thomas down low. They need a dirty work kind of player.

 

They might be able to knock off the equally as loaded Spurs...

[Brian]

Another winable game thrown away :x

 

when they showed Len Kasper and panned over to the women next to him, I was like "woah his wife looks ALOT like him", and then they said it was his sister :oops:

[Jon]

Must've missed that. Bah.

 

Another tough one.

[Flames24Rulz]

Ben and Harrington were all we had in the 2nd half. That was a real tough loss....12-18 now :cry:

[Mark_R]

I was there and can indeed CONFIRM that the Bulls suck.

[Flames24Rulz]

I was there and can indeed CONFIRM that the Bulls suck.

 

i already knew that :wink: like i said a few pages ago, this team is going to have 2 lottery picks this year. One of them has to be used on a Center. We need size, size, and more size.

[YearofDaCubs]

I really didn't expect the Bulls to be this bad this year. It's obvious the players aren't playing as well as last year and the lack of having a big man presence is also really hurting us. Unless a big trade goes down I don't see the Bulls turning it around this year.

[1908]

I really didn't expect the Bulls to be this bad this year. It's obvious the players aren't playing as well as last year and the lack of having a big man presence is also really hurting us. Unless a big trade goes down I don't see the Bulls turning it around this year.

They've had a number of tough losses during this streak. I expected them to regress this year but I think they're better than their current record. I just hope Paxson remains patient. They have an excellent young core of talent, possibly two lottery picks in this year's draft, and plenty of cap space this coming off season. One step back this year, two or more steps forward next.

[YearofDaCubs]

I really didn't expect the Bulls to be this bad this year. It's obvious the players aren't playing as well as last year and the lack of having a big man presence is also really hurting us. Unless a big trade goes down I don't see the Bulls turning it around this year.

They've had a number of tough losses during this streak. I expected them to regress this year but I think they're better than their current record. I just hope Paxson remains patient. They have an excellent young core of talent, possibly two lottery picks in this year's draft, and plenty of cap space this coming off season. One step back this year, two or more steps forward next.

Great points.

[Mark_R]

Ben is a great bench player on a championship caliber team. Unless he learns how to run the point, making Hinrich expendable.

 

He is not a long term solution here unless you give him 20-25 minutes off the bench.

 

I would love Ben to be a centerpiece for a Paul Pierce deal.

[Mark_R]

So.......... Anyone got a score in the Bulls game?

 

I'm far too lazy to check for myself and the cable is not existing.

[UMFan83]

Lose 8th in a row, forgot the score but they lost by four...

[Flames24Rulz]

Bulls snap the skid and beat the Bucks 105-91! Very impressive win tonight, the team appeared to be really clicking tonight and they were hustling as well as I've seen them all year. Hinrich listened to Skiles and drove the lane drawing some easy fouls and went to the line a few times tonight. Plz play like this tomorrow as well Bullies :)