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Maybe so, but colour me surprise if the Bulls go after Wade bext yr. I personally think Paxson and Gar Forman are going to be aggressive this summer about getting an inside presence. I just don't see the Bulls persuing Wade unless things change.

Before Rose I would be on this bandwagon, but after Rose no way. Wade and Rose are both at their best with the ball in their hands, so I think Wade would stunt Rose's development moreso then help. This is part of the reason why when the Bulls mare discussing what their 2010 plan is, either Chris Bosh or Amar'e Stoudamire names are mention. That, and the Bulls need an inside presence. At this point, I don't see the Bulls being interested in Wade.

Did the Bears sign him or was it a tryout? Cause I believe CJ Bacher of Northwestern and Drew Weatherford of FSU are also in rookie camp.

The trade that makes the most sense is to ship Hinrich off to Portland, but considering that one's been discussed for the past year and a half or so and hasn't gone down, I have to wonder if it ever will. Yeah I heard that, but I also know that Minnesota still likes Hinrich. Hinrich and Thomas for Miller and Carney or Sheldon Williams could be something that might work.

There are rumors in Detroit that Michael Curry and the Pistons are going to try and run a more up-tempo offense and that one of the players that could take a long look at is Ben Gordon. Obviously they want to get younger and more athlethic, but they don't want to add a guy like BG without moving either Rip or Prince, plus keep the salary cap to make a run at Boozer. So I proposed a SNT of Ben Gordon to Detroit for Riip Hamilton. Rip has one yr left on his deal, which would appease to the Bulls 2010 plan (if they don't acquire a guy like Bosh or Amar'e this summer) and he would provided height to the backcourt, to which the Bulls could then trade Kirk Hinrich to say Minnesota who is said to still like Hinrich very much. For Detroit they could still make a run at Boozer.

Exactly. I never thought they'd end their season like this. They've got the table set to be legitimately competitive again and I hope the front office doesn't [expletive] it up. I agree with both you. It's very hard play against the Celtics, the refs and the NBA front office yet they did, and I was very proud of how well they played considering nobody gave them a chance. I think the biggest things we've learn from this series is the following: 1: Boston's window isn't as open as many think. This is the second straight yr they needed to go 7 games against an "inferior" team just to survive in the playoffs. And withou KG against the Magic, I suspect the C's will be done in 5 games. 2: Derrick Rose is going to be the new superstar point guard off the league. Make no mistake he still have holes in his game that I suspect he is going to work on during the summer (reducing turnovers, shooting the 3 better, etc, etc), but the one thing I saw was Rose knew at times this was his team and he lead this team. He needs to do this on a more consistant basis, and when he does he will be with Williams and Paul as the next elite PG of the NBA. 3: Joakim Noah is the prettiest player, but he earned my respect for the way he played in this series. He is like Tyson Chandler in a lot of ways, except he isn't as injury prone. I haave great hopes for Noah going forth. Noah and Rose are the heart and soul of the Bulls moving forward. 4: Tyrus Thomas? After the first game, did anybody hear his name on a consistant basis? I really hope the Bulls don't give Thomas an extension, and in fact I hope to see Thomas traded this offseason. He can be a great shot blocker and rebounder, but he imo is simply too soft to play in Chicago. When the Bulls needed, he wasn't there. 5: I don't mind bringing Gordon back, but I wish we could trade Deng first. Thank you for a great series Chicago Bulls. Boston go f-yourself you thugs.

No way in hell does Rondo pull the same crap knowing the Magic has Dwight Howard waiting for him. Suffice to say, I expect the 2nd rd for the Celtics to be over very quickly.

I concur. The problem wasn't trading DeRosa (it sucked, but I could live with it), the problem was Hendry signing Miles and basically spew such garbage about Miles "versatility" and his "switch hit capability" as the main reason to sign him. Everybody knew Miles sucks, while apparently not everybody.

Agreed and this should not stop. If the Bulls lose due to Rondo and Davis hitting 18 footers, more power to the Celtics. The key will be getting Perkins in foul trouble again. He's the only thing keeping the Bulls from getting to the basket at will. If the Celts stay big and bring in Scalabrine or Moore, Noah and Tyrus should be able to dominate the offensive boards. If the Celts go small, the Bulls will destroy Eddie House. I thought the Bulls were a lot better without Gordon in the game. And frankly, if he's not shooting well, the Bulls are better without him on the floor. I like Hinrich on Allen. And I agree with everything here. Hopefully Perkins picks up a couple early fouls and stays in foul trouble throughout the game. I certainly don't hate VDN, but I do agree with the message of attacking the C's. It starts with Derrick Rose. Rose cannot be settling for jump shots. If Rose is schooling Rondo and Perkins while getting to the hoop with ease then that opens up everything for the Bulls. Rose needs to get the C's to collapse on him so that Gordon and Salmons (who I expect both to hve great games) can have open opportunities. But the most important thing the Bulls need to do to beat the Celts is too take advantage of their one major advantage and that is their bench. Run the Celtics at EVERY opportunity of the game. The Bulls will need Hinrich and Miller to continue to play well against the C's "2nd team", cause if they do that it keeps the Bulls first team fresh and allows them to continue to run the Celtic's ragged.

Very rarely does picking up a coach (or player for that matter) from the worst team in NFL history warrant being a potential big pickup, but that's the case with Marinelli. Both Simeon Rice and Warren Sapp swears about Marinelli and both were Pro Bowl Caliber player and both combined for 9 Pro Bowl trips during his tenure there. Rightfully so that Jay Cutler gets all the headlines in Chicago, but most people know what to expect from Cutler, but Marinelli could end up a more important pickup then Cutler. And that saying something.

To do what? Work with a man name Hawk to solved cases?

Not surprising, but still... horsehowry Then NBA then you should allow Hinrich and Miller to have free reign on Rondo at any time in the game. I want to see Rondo have his butt beaten down.

I wouldn't mind Harrison (tho I prefer Drew Bennett) and god knows I wouldn't mind Mike Brown back.

Agreed Luongo---as great as he is---can be scored upon and with the talent the Hawks offensively, he is---or should be---having to stand on his head stopping shots every night. I expect the Hawks to get game 2.

Hey OMC here ya go: Notice the bold? http://www.chicagobears.com/news/NewsStory.asp?story_id=5794 Like you, I hope Pegues does well to get a contract for training camp later in the summer.

You can argue that Howard's elbow was unprovoked and that Rondo's elbow was retaliatory, but that whole series of events definitely would merit Rondo getting the boot from Game 7. Bloodied Brad Miller, tripping Kirk Hinrich in Game 5, and playing spin-a-rama with Hinrich in Game 6. I am not detective, but I call that a pattern. The NBA better have a helluva spin doctor on the payroll to try and sell Rondo's "Attack" on Hinrich as nothing more then the two players "getting tangled up." If the Bulls are smart, that DVR game should be sent straight to Stern, and demand that action should be taken. I swear to god if the NBA tries to sweep this under the rug, I hope the media goes to town on him.

I have it on DVR from TNT, and watching it now.

I think it's over in four or five. You aren't going to get three quick goals against Luongo very often, doing it once doesn't mean they can do it again. Calgary was too busy trying to be tough to expose our non-top-2 defensemen, but Vancouver is not. Maybe not, but there is enough offensive talent on the Hawks that Luongo can't always be sharp. I still expect the Hawks to win the series.

I'm not worried about this game, because even tho they lost the Hawks told the Nucks that they can score and score quickly and on Luongo. I expect this series to go 7.

Tell me, I'm not the only Bulls fan who DVR'd this game from start to finish? Cause no matter what happens in this series, I plan on watching this game a few more times. And quickly....how long till ESPN puts this game (and series) into their Instant Classic series, if it is not there already?

Back up a page (pg 91) and go to CaliforniaRaisin post. There's a video in the post that will explain it.

Uh....no? The Bulls hadn't beaten the Celtics in the postseason in franchise history, and yet the Bulls have beaten the C's three times this postseason. At this point it wouldn't surprise me if Rondo is suspended (and after bloodied Miller, and tossing Hinrich around, HE SHOULD since it seems he is allow to have free regin to do whatever he damn pleases) or not suspended. I want him to play cause when the Bulls beat the C's in Boston, I don't want no bellyaching from KG and the rest of those punks.

Absolutely.

All I saying is that when it is said and done people in October Bradley will have reach his career numbers or surpass them, and the April struggles will be long forgotten.

You can foul Miller without going for the face, and Rondo went for the face.