Should still have $10-11 million left. If they move Calderon, Taj/MDJ they can come close to enough room for Wade
That was my thought as well but not for Wade. Especially Calderon since they have too many PGs and no real need for him even at the 2 if they intend to get Grant and Valentine any minutes. It may even be that they have a trade in the works which is why they signed Rondo and passed on Wade. I would look at teams that just signed guys for big deals, do those new additions mean somebody they have at those positions are excess baggage? Those are the situations that might yield the Bulls a shooter. I don't see much interest for Dunleavy with his age and recent injuries, he's more likely a trade deadline guy if he shows he's healthy enough to be cheap help for a contender.
I don't think it's out of the question to believe that their supposed 'aggressive' pursuit of Wade was nothing more than a ruse to yank his chain in retaliation for what he pulled before. He finds himself in a different situation, now he's shopping for a team that's willing to meet his price, and it doesn't look like there are a lot of takers, or he's going to have to return to Miami for a reduced price AGAIN. That's really taking another one for the team.
