Bulls rejected Omer and Brewer for Mayo at the deadline will talks be revisited?

[Rush]

I was talking to one of my Bulls sources the other day, and he told me that the Bulls were in talks for O.J. Mayo at the deadline. K.C. Johnson had reported that the Bulls offered up two firsts,...

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By: Doug Thonus

 

[nwfisch]

The Bulls can't afford Omer and Taj going forward...may as well trade one of them.

 

[BNB]

I'm pretty sure the Grizzlies didn't wanna trade Mayo to the Bulls because the owner just doesn't wanna make any deals with us.

I heard it on ESPN at the time.

 

[waldo7239117]

I'm pretty sure the Grizzlies didn't wanna trade Mayo to the Bulls because the owner just doesn't wanna make any deals with us.

I heard it on ESPN at the time.

That's what I heard too.

 

[DCguy]

I like Brewer's game, I would like to see him stay and be apart of the core going forward. I don't think Mayo is worth a two for one rather it's multiple picks, multiple players, or a combination of both. I also wouldn't trade a big for a small.

 

[BNB]

I like Brewer's game, I would like to see him stay and be apart of the core going forward. I don't think Mayo is worth a two for one rather it's multiple picks, multiple players, or a combination of both. I also wouldn't trade a big for a small.

I agree.

At the time, I just wanted the Bulls to trade for any offensive SG... but when I found out the deal didn't go through, I wasn't too upset about it because I like what Brewer brings to the table when it comes to defense and hustle.

And with 2 picks + Asik, I'm sure we can get someone a little better than Mayo.

 

[DCguy]

I agree.

At the time, I just wanted the Bulls to trade for any offensive SG... but when I found out the deal didn't go through, I wasn't too upset about it because I like what Brewer brings to the table when it comes to defense and hustle.

And with 2 picks + Asik, I'm sure we can get someone a little better than Mayo.

Exactly, I was thinking the same thing.

 

[houheffna]

I agree.

At the time, I just wanted the Bulls to trade for any offensive SG... but when I found out the deal didn't go through, I wasn't too upset about it because I like what Brewer brings to the table when it comes to defense and hustle.

And with 2 picks + Asik, I'm sure we can get someone a little better than Mayo.

Depends on the 2 picks...the Charlotte pick? Maybe...but the two picks the Bulls have now? No way...

 

[nickofypres]

I'm not really knowledgeable on NBA. What would adding Mayo do for us in lame mans terms?

 

[X]

I'm not really knowledgeable on NBA. What would adding Mayo do for us in lame mans terms?

he's a 2 that can create his own shot and can score...but his defense is questionable, as is his maturity...at least, that's what I take from hearing/reading about him.

 

[nickofypres]

Danke.

 

[clonetrooper264]

I'm not really knowledgeable on NBA. What would adding Mayo do for us in lame mans terms?

It would add scoring and another off the dribble creator. Potentially could add some defense if his focus is there. If the team and Thibs can whip him into shape, then he could be a real weapon for us.

I personally would do Asik and a couple picks (maybe #28 and the Charlotte pick?) for Mayo. Like nwf said, we probably can't afford both Gibson and Asik down the line and will have to trade/let one go eventually. Doing this gets us that SG that we're all complaining about while only losing a solid defensive player. While you can never have too many big bodies, at least we'd still have Gibson, and Asik's are a lot easier to find than Mayo's. We can use our remaining pick to get another big guy in the draft. Might not be as good as Asik, but still another big body.

 

[Chicagolove]

OJ Mayo is hot basura.
If you've been paying attention to him, you'll notice that his stats are deteriorating. From what I hear, he is extremely immature. He got into a fist fight with one of his teammates on a plane over Poker. And he also got suspended for getting caught with performance-enhancing drugs.
It's pretty obvious that something is wrong here. If things continue the way they are going, Mayo will find himself in Europe in the next year or two.

 

[BNB]

isn't it funny how Mayo was considered the most ready NBA rookie 3 years ago... and the grizzlies almost traded him for McRoberts? hahahaa

 

[HornsToTheHardwood]

OJ Mayo is hot basura.
If you've been paying attention to him, you'll notice that his stats are deteriorating. From what I hear, he is extremely immature. He got into a fist fight with one of his teammates on a plane over Poker. And he also got suspended for getting caught with performance-enhancing drugs.
It's pretty obvious that something is wrong here. If things continue the way they are going, Mayo will find himself in Europe in the next year or two.

Couldn't agree more. The guy isn't efficient, hasn't put the work in necessary, and has fallen off after finishing runner up to Derrick in ROY. No way should the Bulls trade Omer for him.

 

[sicko]

He didn't nothing in the Post Season really, I would rather take Tony Allen over OJ Mayo at this point

 

[Glide2keva]

He didn't nothing in the Post Season really, I would rather take Tony Allen over OJ Mayo at this point

And we all know how bad of an idea that is.

 

[gobullschi]

OJ Mayo is hot basura.
If you've been paying attention to him, you'll notice that his stats are deteriorating. From what I hear, he is extremely immature. He got into a fist fight with one of his teammates on a plane over Poker. And he also got suspended for getting caught with performance-enhancing drugs.
It's pretty obvious that something is wrong here. If things continue the way they are going, Mayo will find himself in Europe in the next year or two.

"Mayo said Saturday he was unaware the over-the-counter product contained a substance banned by the league. Asked if he understood how people question that when athletes work so hard on their bodies, Mayo said he probably could ask any NBA athlete about DHEA and didn't think he'd get an answer."

"There are just so many substances that are considered banned substances because in some way it could help your performance on the court," Mayo said. "As athletes, we should be responsible for what we put in our bodies. I understand that."

"After my incident, I was told that you really have to pay close attention to what you purchasing, even if it's out of a Walgreens or a supplement store or GNC, anything, from cough medicine. It can be on the list,"

If the list really containons stuff you can get at your local walgreens, I can see how someone could make a mistake.

OJ mayo is really good friends w/ OJ Mayo so I doubt he is really a bad kid.

http://www.nesn.com/2011/01/oj-mayo...positive-for-performance-enhancing-drugs.html

 

[Glide2keva]

"Mayo said Saturday he was unaware the over-the-counter product contained a substance banned by the league. Asked if he understood how people question that when athletes work so hard on their bodies, Mayo said he probably could ask any NBA athlete about DHEA and didn't think he'd get an answer."

"There are just so many substances that are considered banned substances because in some way it could help your performance on the court," Mayo said. "As athletes, we should be responsible for what we put in our bodies. I understand that."

"After my incident, I was told that you really have to pay close attention to what you purchasing, even if it's out of a Walgreens or a supplement store or GNC, anything, from cough medicine. It can be on the list,"

If the list really containons stuff you can get at your local walgreens, I can see how someone could make a mistake.

OJ mayo is really good friends w/ OJ Mayo so I doubt he is really a bad kid.

O.J. Mayo Blames Energy Drink for Testing Positive for Performance-Enhancing Drugs - NBA - NESN.com

Is that a typo?

 

[BNB]

I would hope you're good friends with yourself