BigP50
04-21-2012
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West might make sense for Chicago
-- So what about the Bulls going for former All-Star scoring power forward West under that scenario? If West were to become available, the Bulls could offer Kirk Hinrich, who makes about the same and would be a solid veteran guard to work with the two kids. Plus, the Bulls could throw in their No. 1 draft pick, which would further boost the Hornets’ asset base of young talent. That would be a pretty good front court of Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and West. Then the Bulls could make their run at LeBron James, and if that were to fail, take a shot at Joe Johnson for shooting guard. A top six of Rose, Johnson, Deng, West, Noah and Gibson would be a big step up.
Yes, I know everyone would rather have James and Chris Bosh. But, again, the Bulls are not believed to be the No. 1 priority of either of those players. The Cavs clearly are planning major, perhaps LeBron-inspired, moves to retain James. And you can believe there is no way they are giving him a sign-and-trade to go to an Eastern team. You hear plenty of LeBron rumors, and one I’ve heard lately, though vague, is that “money matters.” Plus, Bosh still is said to be targeted for Miami and Dwyane Wade, though both James and Bosh are believed to have Chicago high on their lists.
But again the big issue: If you gamble and lose, you end up with maybe David Lee. At the very least, if the Bulls could pull a deal for West at the draft, it would seem to make them more attractive to a free agent.
Still, it’s an awfully big if and just one of many, many, many, many—am I out of manys yet?—scenarios that are going to develop first with the draft. No, we don’t get to skip to July 1 right away, no matter how much attention James will be demanding by then. The draft period is going to be just as crucial as teams are going to be in position to enhance their recruiting then.
There’s this belief that the recruiting is all these dog and pony shows come the first week of July. Forget that. If you land an All-Star level player or significantly more salary cap room at the draft you are going to make yourself more attractive and from what I’ve heard that is what the main free agents are going to be looking for. Which is why this talk now about where guys are leaning is meaningless. The landscape could change dramatically at draft time and then we’ll know better who are the top contenders and best locations.
-- So what about the Bulls going for former All-Star scoring power forward West under that scenario? If West were to become available, the Bulls could offer Kirk Hinrich, who makes about the same and would be a solid veteran guard to work with the two kids. Plus, the Bulls could throw in their No. 1 draft pick, which would further boost the Hornets’ asset base of young talent. That would be a pretty good front court of Joakim Noah, Taj Gibson and West. Then the Bulls could make their run at LeBron James, and if that were to fail, take a shot at Joe Johnson for shooting guard. A top six of Rose, Johnson, Deng, West, Noah and Gibson would be a big step up.
Yes, I know everyone would rather have James and Chris Bosh. But, again, the Bulls are not believed to be the No. 1 priority of either of those players. The Cavs clearly are planning major, perhaps LeBron-inspired, moves to retain James. And you can believe there is no way they are giving him a sign-and-trade to go to an Eastern team. You hear plenty of LeBron rumors, and one I’ve heard lately, though vague, is that “money matters.” Plus, Bosh still is said to be targeted for Miami and Dwyane Wade, though both James and Bosh are believed to have Chicago high on their lists.
But again the big issue: If you gamble and lose, you end up with maybe David Lee. At the very least, if the Bulls could pull a deal for West at the draft, it would seem to make them more attractive to a free agent.
Still, it’s an awfully big if and just one of many, many, many, many—am I out of manys yet?—scenarios that are going to develop first with the draft. No, we don’t get to skip to July 1 right away, no matter how much attention James will be demanding by then. The draft period is going to be just as crucial as teams are going to be in position to enhance their recruiting then.
There’s this belief that the recruiting is all these dog and pony shows come the first week of July. Forget that. If you land an All-Star level player or significantly more salary cap room at the draft you are going to make yourself more attractive and from what I’ve heard that is what the main free agents are going to be looking for. Which is why this talk now about where guys are leaning is meaningless. The landscape could change dramatically at draft time and then we’ll know better who are the top contenders and best locations.
