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By Sam Smith | 11.07.2014 | 8:40 a.m. CT
Rose was moving as if he had bad corns under his feet on those ankles against the Bucks. What’s the rush in playing him against (76ers-Celtics)
Randy Sanders
Your suggestion regarding the Knicks trading Stoudemire for Kobe Bryant makes so much sense to me I was wondering what would be the Knicks justification for not doing it. The initial reaction to your suggestion according to a "Knick source" was there was a 0% chance of this happening.
Bruce Roberts
Sam: I see it’s gotten some traction since I speculated about it Monday, though “Knicks source” in a New York newspaper generally means someone who’s been to a Knicks game or gets the subway at Penn Station under Madison Square Garden near the Knicks sign. I could understand why the Knicks might balk as though Kobe has looked great, that’s two years of big money, which cuts them off from this summer free agency. Maybe they have a guy in mind they really want. Marc Gasol’s been rumored, who probably heard good things about Phil from his brother and is a high post type center who’d work well in the offense. I know the Lakers side of needing Kobe for TV ratings, which I think is less urgent. They’ll stop watching even Kobe at 4-28. As I wrote, it’s up to Kobe and maybe he wants to wind it down in L.A. But what a show that would be with he and Anthony in New York. And what a flourish for the end of his career. Sure, I heard from Kobe all the not running out on a sinking ship thing. But that’s what you say now. It still seems like it makes too much sense for Kobe to pass. And, as I suggested, what better way to advance the New York offense. And the Knicks in the mid-90’s did everything they could to get Jordan away from the Bulls. How could they pass on this now?
What could the Cavaliers get for Kyrie in a trade? And do you recommend it?
Trip Radcliffe
What is your sense of Bulls rookies Mirotic and McDermott one week into the season? Doug's shot has looked errant, and his minutes have dropped since the season opener. What do you think is the biggest factor in why Thibs hasn't had him on the floor much of late? Low confidence, poor shooting, defense? As for Niko, he's gotten more minutes than expected thanks to Noah's illness and the injury to Taj. Do you think he is adjusting well to the NBA game?
Dan Michler
Can't wait for next time the Bulls play the Bucks, due to Brandon Knight's trash talking to D Rose. Is he an idiot? Rose is [going to] drop 40 on him easy!
Jon Keper
Do you think the Bulls might regret letting Butler go into FA? It looks like he wanted more than 11M$ per year... the Bulls wouldnt go any higher... You think if Butler (and its obvioulsy a big IF) can average like 15-20 pts per game with like 6-8 rebounds, and 1.5 steals and 1 block he might get about 15M$ per year? If he can maintain some of his recent play, and one thing you can say about Butler is that the guy will continue to work to get better... If by any chance he gets some votes to the All-Star Game (coaches choice) and again in the second or even first NBA Defensive Teams... 15M$ could be possible... Will the Bulls regret it?
Rui Dias
I'll admit, I was one of the Bulls fans wishing we would sign Carmelo and thought it was a done deal, up until the point it wasn't. Hindsight i think the Bulls were able to hit a home-run in the offseason, Mirotic/Gasol/McDermott/Brooks add alot to the team and I love everyone of the signings. I still think that Melo would have been a grand slam. Though there is no way to know what could've been, Gasol may still be a Bull with Melo, though McDermott/Mirotic probably wouldn't be. Anyways, why do you think the Bulls lost out? I personally believe it was 100% money. If it was any other reason then money, Melo wouldn't be a Knick now. Did the Bulls have a bad pitch? Or did the persistent rumors of the Bulls being "cheap" (which is 100% BS) weigh in on his mind? I have a feeling Melo will go down with the Baylor, Iverson, Malone, Barkley group of good players never to win it all. He isn't nearly as good as those players, just in the same boat of never being able to get over that hump.
Alex Pauley
Just from seeing highlights of Monday's Cavs-Blazers game, it is amazing how little effort Lebron shows at times (especially not running back on defense). I know sometimes he gets lazy, but sometimes I think that James is actually doing this on purpose, and is actually finding an intelligent way to get his team better. I feel like he did this with the Heat too. He let's them learn how to play with him, tries hard to not score too much so his teammates can gain confidence. I mean seriously, he only took 12 shots Monday night? There's plenty of games that he doesn't even try until the 4th quarter, and it's scary for me to think that it actually works for him (and he is actually a smart player in that way), since he knows when to turn it on during the game or how to play depending on what month in the season it is. Do you agree with this at all?
John Kueper
Is Chris Bosh proof that "LeBron makes everybody better" is a slight fabrication?
Adam Garcia
Is Deng on a steep decline? Lots of wear and tear over the years. His numbers have taken a big hit. I'm not surprised about scoring but his rebounding is way down
Jeff Lichtenstein
I was saddened to hear the news about Mookie Blaylock. He was one of my favorite players to watch play in the 90s. I remember him as a great defender, an All-Star, a player that played well on both sides on the court. It also made me wonder why don’t we hear more about the great point guards of the 90s? (besides Payton and Stockton). Is it because the game was more oriented on the front court players? I understand today everyone talks about how competitive the point guard position is in the NBA, but there were great point guards in the 90s. Kenny Anderson, Rod Strickland, Kevin Johnson, Tim Hardaway, Mark Price, Derek Harper, etc. How would you compare those players against the point guards of today?
Bobby Grbevski
Has it become apparant that Mike Dunleavy is the rightful starter now and for the season? He's done everything the team needs to succeed. As good as our rookies are, they are more valuable in lesser roles. Can we end the McDermott over Dunleavy conversation?
Matthew Mikulice
What exactly is the end game for the 76ers? There has to be some light at the end of the tunnel that justifies their blatant disregard and disrespect for the NBA. What I'm trying to ask is, what are they hoping to accomplish?
Ifeanyi Onwumah
Lamarr Houston of the Bears is done for the season doing a silly celebration when his knee buckled from a small hop. Mark my words. One of these days, someone in the NBA will hurt his ankle or knee from body bumps as they often jump pretty high in a crowded bench area. Can't blame Snell for declining Noah last year since he's built like a twig.
Bambi Choi
