I think the quotes from Coach Thibs really after the triple overtime shows how ridiculous all these rumors about him leaving for New York are. You can see how passionate he speaks about his players, and the way he describes them with words like inspired, driven, and hardworking. I don't think it would be that easy for him to leave these men, that play their hearts out for him, because of possible conflict with management. Last night, after the final buzzer was heard you could see Thibs on the sideline clutching his fists with excitement, he didn't seem like a guy who was just waiting to leave.
Argie Grigorakos
Can you explain why Marquis Teague was recalled from the D-League if Thibs won't even play him in a triple OT game against the second worst team in the league minus it's two best players? I haven't complained about this as much as most, but was this win really worth playing Jimmy Butler's turf toe for 60 minutes and Joakim Noah's chronic plantar fasciitis for 49? Unless of course he's trying to get those guys on the DL again so we can get that higher draft pick.
William Kaffenberger
I was watching the Denver/Warriors game last night and saw our old sparkplug Nate have another big game for a small man in the NBA. It got me to thinking about where he would fit in in a list of top small players under 6ft who ever played in the NBA. I have a list I'd start with the original Nate at number 1: Nate "Tiny" Archibald, 2) Bob Cousy 3) Calvin Murphy, he'd light you up or knock you out whatever needed to be done, 4) Spud Webb-Dunk contest was never the same after him, 5) Nate Robinson gets a slight edge over Muggsy Bogues, strictly from an offensive point of view. How would you rank em?
Craig Chandler
I keep seeing Dion Waiters pop in all of these articles, whether it's him getting in a fight or him just not fitting in well. I feel that he may be on his way out of Cleveland, do you see him leaving any time soon? If so, where does he fit best?
Jack Hirsch
Miami moves Joel Anthony to save about $10M this season and $3.8M next season. Miami next season only has Cole, Andersen, Haslem and the big three in their payroll. If they can trade Bosh and Haslem and Wade take lesser money in his extension, the Heat has enough cap space to cater Melo. That setups a Wade-Melo-Bron off-season with Cole and Andersen to round up the starters. Do you see another coup happening?
Pete Jimenez
Mike Dunleavy and the Sacramento first rounder we got from Cleveland for Ben McLemore. Maybe sweeten it with a second rounder or two. They get a vital number one back and a real pro in Dunleavy. And we take a chance on a kid who may flounder in Sac Town.
Kevin Johnson
Why does a number 1 pick like Anthony Bennett happen? Meaning how is it he can get picked first only to barely play for a bad Cavs team and ultimately end up a bust?
Marcus Casas
Do you feel D.J. Augustin will be retained by the Bulls or will this be another Nate Robinson situation?
Thomas Brackeen
Something doesn’t add up to me regarding all the articles I’ve seen noting that the Bulls are looking to deal Dunleavy. If the Bulls are going to be a contender next year, then they will need veteran floor spacers like Dunleavy and it’s tough to come by a guy as good as him at that price (which also speaks to his trade value). Since I can’t image the Bulls getting a 1st round pick for Dunleavy, it only makes sense to deal him if you’re clearing cap space for an all-star. But wouldn’t the Bulls be able to find a taker for Dunleavy in the off-season after they’ve found out if they have any chance at James or Anthony? If you deal him now, then you’re in even worse shape once LeBron and Carmelo turn you down. What am I missing here? Are guys like Dunleavy too replaceable to tie up potential cap space with?
Kyle Smith
Before you quickly say no really just think about it. Why wouldn't Rose come back this season when he's ready. And by the way, there's a very real chance he will be ready before the season ends. What is there to gain from both his perspective and the perspective of the organization by holding him out again. I understood the first time because an ACL is an entirely different animal. But coming back from a meniscus tear is borderline common. Also, and I suspected this at the time, by saying he's out for the season they do Rose the ultimate favor. Because now if he comes back he looks like the warrior playing through and injury. If you say week to week and he never comes back then he looks like a wimp. I've read you say before that no matter what we hear we will not see a #1 Bulls jersey on the floor again this year. I just can't think of a valid reason why not if he is healthy.
Mike Slonina
Has any team been more negatively affected by the latest CBA than the Bulls? Before the lockout, the team seemed to be in good shape financially with a deep bench and some room to move. Then with the new CBA, in addition to dropping the salary cap, they added the "Derrick Rose Rule" that added several million to Derrick's salary over what was budgeted. I don't know if the Bulls' owners knew that might be coming, but the first I heard of it as a fan was after Derrick was the beneficiary of it. Makes it hard to budget for. The CBA also included the poison pill loophole that let Houston get Asik through creative contract structuring, and now Deng is let go for draft picks because it's too financially punitive to keep him due to the repeater tax. And next year the Bulls may pay Carlos Boozer $16 million to not play for them, all to make their situation more workable under the cap. The irony of it is that, before the latest CBA, the Bulls were doing what you'd expect a good company to do: find young talent, develop them and invest in their future, and when they help contribute to the company's success the company rewards them. It happened with Kirk, and Luol, and Joakim, and Taj through contract extensions, and now that desire to reward them may be the reason some have to be moved. I have a feeling another lockout is coming in 2017.
Chris Feldman
Can a team amnesty a player during the season or does it have to be during the offseason?
Billy Habibi
Would you agree that Joakim Noah is the best center in the history of the Bulls?
Abe Rotbart