Please tell us that Thibs aren't going anywhere else. In my opinion, the only coach that I would replace Thibs with would be: Phil Jackson, Gregg Popovich, Jerry Sloan, and maybe Frank Vogel if we have to. All those names are not available. Thibs is an All-Star coach. Hopefully Jerry Reinsdorf sees that as well.
Abram Bachtiar
The Bulls can’t shoot straight (apologies to Breslin). I’m assuming that they shoot fine in practice and that it’s mostly mental and was wondering if it is: over focus on defense, rigorous attention to play running, group dynamics or some semi contagious disease. Maybe sage burning or an exorcism is in order. As hard as they play, they are difficult to watch with their fear of shooting cropping up everywhere.
Greg Young
The reason for my email is regarding the internet chatter that the Bulls should consider trading Gibson - likely for a top draft pick this summer - to get even further under the cap so the Bulls have enough room to offer a max deal to the likes of Melo, LeBron or Stephenson. I've heard people say Gibson is dominating right now, is 29 and has a fair contract which would be attractive to other possible suitors. For me, those are the exact reasons you keep him. He is the kind of player that is everything the Bulls stand for...defense and a blue collar scrappy work ethic. Hard hat lunch pail. To try to go for these free agents is risky.
Jacob Dallek
If the Bulls are going to trade Taj, Dunleavy, and/or Kirk why not package them all and swing for the fences. I would like to see something like this. Lakers get: Taj, Kirk, Dunleavy, the Bobcats pick, the Pacers pick, and the 2015 pick swap from Cleveland. Suns get: Pau Bulls get: Okafor and the Lakers 1st round pick top 3 protected.
Sergio Faci
Looks like the Bulls have an option on Jimmy Butler this offseason. Do you think they give him a multi-year extension? Seems like there was some sentiment that we had found our shooting guard of the future last season. But, it's hard for me to overlook the fact that he's shooting 37%. I love Jimmy coming off the bench and giving you high energy defense for 20-25 mpg. I don't know if I love Jimmy as a starting SG getting 38 mpg, particularly on an offensively challenged team.
Dan Michler
Just saw NBA TV do a nice little homage to Oscar Robertson out of the blue. Highlights and a 5 minute panel discussion. Nice to see them give credit to the history of the game without being prompted by someone's death.
Wesley Davis
How surprised were you by Boozer publicly expressing his frustration with lack of fourth quarter minutes? It's nothing new that he rarely plays in fourth quarters-why speak now? He's been such a professional during his tenure with the Bulls.
Mark Zylstra
Since they would have to go ahead and pay him anyways, what is the conventional wisdom about amnestying Boozer, do they really think that a first year European player would be more productive than Booz or a rookie, that could implode or just not be any good. It be one thing if you didn't have to pay him but he'd be better than a rook or Mirotic.
Tom Golden
Phil Jackson's assistants never went on to be head coaches yet it seems everyone whose ever been on Gregg Popovich’s staff has went on to be a head coach? Jacque Vaughn; Mike Malone; Mike Budenholzer And several others. As for Phil its really been Kurt Rambis and Brian Shaw and really none of the assistants from the Bulls teams.
Mike Sutera
I've enjoyed Boozer as a Bull and will miss him whether he's gone after this season or next. It's not his fault that he's paid slightly more than his production on the court warrants. Thinking back to that 2010 free agency period, I was happy that the Bulls signed Boozer after losing out on James, Wade and Bosh. I believe Stoudemire signed with the Knicks before the Bulls got Boozer, which disappointed me since I wanted him on the Bulls more than Boozer. Obviously that was a mistake. The other big name left was David Lee. At the time I thought his numbers as a Knick were D'Antoni system fools gold. In retrospect, signing Lee may have been the better move as he's been very consistent over the past few seasons. Did the Bulls ever consider signing him?
Cameron Watkins
I usually dismiss most trade scenarios or proposals, especially pie in the sky ones like Carmelo, but I don't see why both teams wouldn't go for this one. Arron Afflalo to the Bulls for picks, Kirk Hinrich, and other contracts to match salaries.
Jantzen Suan
Roy Hibbert an All-Star, really? He's averaging 12pts and less than 8 rebounds per game. At 7'2 & 285 lbs, he should easily be averaging double figures in rebounds simply by positioning himself better. I understand Indiana is the top team that deserves to send more players to the All-Stars so if that's the case, it should've been David West instead since he's the real enforcer of this team.
Bambi Choy
I can't believe Korver was passed over again for the 3 point shootout! When is the league going to learn and put the best 3 point shooter in the contest? No offense to Aaron Afflalo, but wow!
Adam Garcia
Turning back the clock a bit, what did Reggie Theus do to be in Kevin Loughery's doghouse? I remember him being a great shooter with Magic Johnson like passing and I've always wondered how well he and MJ would've played together. He was a rare big man who can play both guard positions who's had a pretty solid but short NBA career except for the year he played/sat under Loughery.
Jay Choi
Let's say Luol Deng stayed with the Bulls and finished out his career with the Bulls. Around the same numbers and then a decline at the end of his career, do you think the Bulls would retire his number? He is a good player, but not a great player. But he is a great guy and did a lot for Chicago.
C.J. Smith
I think the Bulls would be pretty good next year with Deng back, Mirotic and a healthy Rose. Do they have enough room under the salary cap to bring Deng back, assuming he takes $10M annually, and add Mirotic?
Jordan Gold
I was one of few Bulls fans that actually never thought about tanking, with the Deng trade I thought they would collapse. They didn't. And they are not tanking. And I love them for it. But I also love the draft. If the 5 teams were to be Milwaukee, Orlando, Sixers, Boston and Jazz in this order in the draft, which one will you see making the greater jump next season? And do you stay with your opinion that only Parker will change a franchise? I saw a mock draft that sayss Embiid is going first overall.
Rui Dias
How good is D.J. Augustin? Is he good enough for Bulls to free up cap space to keep him? It seems to me that the only weakness he has is defense but it is not really too bad. The only question is whether he is willing to be a back up.
Bin Lo
I was wondering if ever anyone commented about the habit of Thibs of standing and walking during the whole game. As a Chicago fan I really appreciate that. How do you reckon that correlates with successful coaches? How was Phil during his time at Chicago, for example?
Aron Heleodoro
Number one, the fan in me can't help but ask if there is any more chance now that Rose could be back this season. And why aren't the Bulls strongly encouraging Rose to talk to the media every few weeks or so. Kobe has been addressing the media regularly and I think Rose should do the same. Did they not learn from last season? Fans just want to hear him, even if he doesn’t say what they want him to.
Mike Slonina
What are the chances the Bulls trade Taj? It makes zero sense to me if they are trying to trade him. He signed for an affordable contract and is playing the best basketball of his career.
Megan Wong
Better player, John Wall or Kyrie Irving?
Goran Raheja
Is Joakim Noah a "poor man's" Dennis Rodman or was Dennis a poor man's Joakim?
Jason Eldredge