Bulls trading Noah for more pics. :(

[Probie2429]

Bulls should trade Noah, but what lottery team is going to want to trade for him? Every playoff team would definitely be interested. Unless there are playoff teams that hold unprotected picks from bad teams, I don't see the return that people think they would get.

A best case scenario might be a trade with San Antonio who is a win now mode. Get a couple future 1st rounders to keep the pipeline of assets stocked. San Antonio has Bonner and Diaw who expire after this season so the salaries are close. It does appear the Bulls got a trade exception from Cleveland as well so that helps. I don't see the Spurs being that good in another year or two. Noah can also be somewhat of a replacement for Duncan when he retires.

 

[BIGGIEsmalls 23]

Horford, Howard, Lopez, Hibbert, Cousins and Gasol are better.

Do you not understand what the word "debatable" means?

 

[marines1]

Trade him for Stephen Curry.

dude is a straight monster

Why is Steph Curry so fucking good? Like this dude be hitting shots from half, the stands, the concession stand, the parking lot, the Golden Gate Bridge.

 

[marines1]

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[ChiSoxCity]

Do you not understand what the word "debatable" means?

Do you not know what the phrase "stunted intellect" means?

 

[ChiSoxCity]

Trade him for Stephen Curry.

dude is a straight monster

Why is Steph Curry so fucking good? Like this dude be hitting shots from half, the stands, the concession stand, the parking lot, the Golden Gate Bridge.

Curry is money all day everyday. Rose for Curry and expirings! :marshmallow:

 

[2323]

Rose has absolutely zero trade value right now. Would you shell out any substantial assets for him when you have no idea if he'll ever come close to the production he reached before his injuries? Throw that in with the fact that he's still owed north of $60 million over three years, and I don't see a scenario in which a team mortgages their future to land him.

First of all, I was more so referring to the comments from Reinsdorf himself, when he said his only untradeable player was Jordan. That article takes a stance that Rose is somehow off limits because Chicago is his city. On that note, I actually wouldn't be surprised if Noah has more respect by the hard working people that live here.

But to address your tangential comments, yes, I think someone might take a chance on Rose. First of all, Rose is more proven at the next level, even with injuries. If you allow them a hedge by throwing in 1st, it's not inconceivable that something might be worked out. People don't want to trade for Rose unless he's his old self. Sorry, but there's someone smart enough to realize that his health might be the only reason he's available. I think teams are also smart enough to realize that some of these guys could bust. Basically, it would be the injury factor of one player (albeit a proven one with an MVP) against the bust factor with a completely unproven player.

 

[RoseMVP1]

The point of trading Noah would be to free up cap, improve our own draft pick because we would be worse. Everyone knows, unless some idiot GM makes a move, that Noah is netting a top 10 pick.

 

[BIGGIEsmalls 23]

And Reinsdorf has said the only untouchable player he has ever had in either sport is MJ. The Bulls cannot sign a max contract FA with Noah on the roster, so if they can get a lottery pick or a young player with star potential, they'd be smart to take it.

*BUMP*

Hate to say I told you so........but I told you so.

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/bask...t-going-anywhere-as-trade-deadline-nears.html

Joakim Noah not going anywhere as trade deadline nears

Noah established himself as an elite Eastern Conference center last season, but this season is different. The Bulls’ front office is open for business with the Feb. 20 trade deadline approaching, but Noah is an untouchable right now, one of only three the Bulls have.

The breakdown:

The untouchables

Rose: His knee injuries and huge contract make Rose untradable, even if the Bulls wanted to undergo a total face-lift. No, Rose is here to stay. And, if healthy, there’s no reason he can’t return to being a top-three point guard in the NBA.

Noah: There are better scoring and rebounding centers, but Noah is the standard in passing big men. He’s basically a point center in coach Tom Thibodeau’s offense. Even more impressive is what doesn’t appear in the box score. His leadership, energy and determination make Noah a keeper.

Thibodeau: The Bulls need Thibodeau more than Thibodeau needs the Bulls. There are only a handful of NBA coaches who actually have a direct influence on how games play out, and Thibodeau is one of them.


The keepers — unless . . .

Taj Gibson: There are reasons why Gibson’s stock is skyrocketing: an aggressive inside game, an
improved mid-range jumper, a motor on defense and a contract that is fiscally attractive for the next three seasons. But unless the Bulls know trading Gibson will
assure them of landing a player such as Carmelo Anthony or Le-
Bron James, he will stay.

Jimmy Butler: There have been more downs than ups for Butler
offensively this season, but he’s the perfect player for Thibodeau’s defense. He works too hard for his offense not to improve.

Tony Snell: In a package for an elite player? Done. But Snell isn’t even close to reaching his ceiling. He has a mentality Thibodeau loves and doesn’t flinch in big moments.


Let’s talk.......

Mike Dunleavy: At less than $1.5 million for the rest of this season and $3 million next season, Dunleavy is a bargain for a catch-and-shoot forward. That makes him a get on the trade market, and it only takes one general manager to overpay.

Kirk Hinrich: The trade rumors have quieted. There just isn’t a market for a veteran backup point guard who will be a free agent this offseason. But it only takes one injury for that to change, and Thibodeau seems to be sold on D.J. Augustin anyway.

Carlos Boozer: The Bulls would love to get some calls about Boozer, but it’s not happening because of his contract situation and because he hasn’t been playing well in the last month. If the right call did come in, GM Gar Forman gladly would drive Boozer to the airport.