http://www.chicagotribune.com/sport...i-30-bulls-bits-chicago-dec30,0,2534349.story http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=347418&src=150 Tyrus and company could be interesting here...Salmons might help, though I can't say I am a huge fan...
There are 4 teams that I can think of, that have what the Rockets want... "Expiring contracts and a young asset"... Bulls Expirings= Brad Miller and Jerome James... Young Asset= Tyrus Thomas. Knicks Expirings= Cuttino Mobley, Darko Milicic, Al Harrington, Larry Hughes, David Lee, Nate Robinson... Young Asset= Wilson Chandler, Jordan Hill. ( No chance for Gallo...) T'Wolves Expirings= Brian Cardinal, Mark Blount... Young Asset= Ricky Rubio Wizards Expirings= Mike Miller, Mike James, Randy Foye, Deshawn Stevenson... Young Asset= Javal McGee, Andray Blatche.
When you consider teams that have a hard time luring in top free agents, then you can take Minnesota off the list. With a $23 mil expiring contract, they would have a hard time getting anyone top tier. They usually just pick up the scraps after the "real" teams are done dealing. Nobody chooses to be there, they either get drafted or traded there.
[Daily Herald] McGrady just might interest Bulls again http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=347418&src=150 One of the regrettable chapters in recent Bulls history was the failed free-agent pursuit of 2000. The No. 1 target was Toronto's Tracy McGrady, who was met at O'Hare Airport by mascots, Luv-a-Bulls and a three-piece band playing "Sweet Home Chicago." It was all for naught as McGrady chose Orlando. Nearly 10 years later, the Bulls may get another chance. McGrady recently left the Houston Rockets and both sides reportedly will seek a trade. Sources suggested the Bulls are open to acquiring McGrady, who is just 30 years old. The 6-foot-8 swingman is the NBA's highest-paid player at $23.2 million, but his contract ends after the season. A trade with the Bulls would almost have to include the expiring contracts of Brad Miller and Jerome James. The Bulls might also be interested in moving John Salmons to guarantee a larger amount of cap space next summer. He's owed $6.5 million next season but has an option to terminate the deal and become a free agent. Without Salmons on the payroll, the Bulls could have more than $20 million to spend on the 2010 free-agent class. McGrady had microfracture knee surgery in February. He returned to play briefly in six games for the Rockets, then complained about wanting a larger role and left the team. Last season he averaged 15.6 points in 35 games. Before that he averaged at least 21 points for eight straight years. "Whoever gets me is going to get a hungry player," McGrady said recently in the Houston Chronicle. "I don't care if I go to the moon. It doesn't matter."
I could see the miller, James trade happening. Not sure the Bulls would want to give up salmons but that capspace could entice them somewhat. I really doubt they give up Hinrich like some here think/dream.
True, but then he suggested acquiring Brian Cardinal or Mark Blount in order to get a Rubio, whom the Wolves likely won't ever get much value for anyway. I don't know what Morey is thinking, but in my personal view I'd also add strong draft pick to the equation. Morey has proven to be a much better than average GM when it comes draft time, and if he could trade McGrady, not get any great package in return, but acquire a lotto pick in the draft, that would be fine with me. That's probably hard to do, though, short of taking back a ton of contracts with long lives.
Reports have it that Hinrich is being offered and rejected by Morey due to his extended contract. So I don't think its a dream my friend.
Chicago moves Salmons and Thomas to Houston; Hinrich to Sacramento Sacramento moves Kevin Martin to Houston Houston moves McGrady to Chicago
And that's without even mentioning the fact that we'd have to cut Harris and either buyout one of the guys in the trade or cut somebody else in order to take three players in trade for McGrady.
The key is Salmon's contract...he would need to included to make it worth while for the Bulls. Salmon's contract will keep them from going for a Max player so getting rid of him would be a must. Not sure abount the Luxury Tax implications for Chicago but I know it helps them this coming offseason. TMAC+Fillers for Ty Thomas(Young potential), Brad Miller(Key Veteran) and Salmons(Crap Contract)
