The Bulls will try to acquire some size with their $15M of cap room as they go into the free agency negotiating period on Saturday, with Detroit bruiser Ben Wallace and Atlanta tweener Al Harrington the best bets to get the first calls, the Chicago Tribune is reporting.
While Othella Harrington and Darius Songaila are unlikely to return, the Bulls may also look towards Portland big man Joel Przybilla, Nazr Mohommed from San Antonio and Cleveland restricted free agent Drew Gooden, all of whom the Bulls have a stronger chance of securing than they do for Wallace.
Denver forward Nene is also a possibility, according to the Tribune, but the Nuggets have made Nene and Carmelo Anthony their off season priorities.
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The Chicago Bulls picked up their option on forward Malik Allen on Thursday, and general manager John Paxson will make a decision on forward Othella Harrington's option by mid-July.
"We have to see what we can do in free agency,'' Paxson said. "That may not allow us to keep him.''
As for second-year guard Eddie Basden, according to the Chicago Sun-Times the Bulls do not have to tell him their plans for him at this point.
"He has a contract that's make-good in October, so we don't have to make a decision on him yet,'' Paxson said. "He'll play in the summer league for us. Luke [Schenscher] is going to play in the summer league, too.''
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Coming into draft night most experts labelled the draft as unpredictable, and in the end even this was an understatement.
As expected, Andrea Bargnani went first overall to the Toronto Raptors, and then the chaos started. The Bulls took LaMarcus Aldridge with the second overall pick, but not for themselves, but rather for the Portland Trail Blazers - one of the six deals Portland made for the night - who then took fly flying forward Tyrus Thomas for the Bulls two picks later.
Michael Jordan got his guy in sharp shooter Adam Morrison with the third overall pick, while Rudy Gay fell to 8th to the Houston Rockets, who then traded the rights to Gay along with forward Stromile Swift back to Memphis for forward Shane Battier. The trade will not become official until mid-July.
The night contained 11 deals, with Pacer second round selection (#45) Alexander Johnson having the honor of being dealt twice; from Indiana to Portland and then from Portland onto Memphis. Portland were big winners, turning Sebastian Telfair and pick number four into Aldridge and Brandon Roy, who was one of the most coveted players heading into the draft. Minnesota originally selected Roy but then later dealt his rights to the Blazers for guard Randy Foye.
Isiah Thomas once again drew the anger of Knicks fans on hand at Madison Square Garden when New York became the 20th team to pass on Connecticut guard Marcus Williams, who eventually was selected with the 22nd pick by New Jersey. While Williams free fell after most expected him to be selected between picks 6 and 10, Thomas selected forward Reneldo Balkman. Balkman, most believe, was a second rounder at best and could definitely have been selected later in the draft.
A full recap of picks, trades and rumors can be read on RealGM's Draft Night 2006 page.
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Bulls Jun 2006 Archive
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NBA | Jun 28, 2006
The Sixers traded the rights to Thabo Sefolosha to the Bulls for the rights to Rodney Carney, a 2007 second round pick and cash considerations.
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NBA | Jun 28, 2006
The Bulls traded the rights to LaMarcus Aldridge and a future second round pick to the Trail Blazers for the rights to Tyrus Thomas and Viktor Khryapa.
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Daily Southtown | Jun 28, 2006
Is Kevin Garnett to Chicago being discussed once again?
According to the Daily Southtown, the outrageous athleticism of forward Tyrus Thomas, obtainable by the Bulls with the second overall pick in today's draft, has piqued the interest of the Timberwolves, among other teams.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 28, 2006
According to Chicago Tribune writer Sam Smith, the talk late Tuesday involved Golden State looking to unload some long-term contracts so it can resign Mickael Pietrus.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 28, 2006
Is Tyrus Thomas a lock to go second overall to the Bulls?
According to the Chicago Sun-Times, a Bulls source is all but assured that general manager John Paxson will select the 6-8, 217-pound forward from LSU at No.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 28, 2006
While the Raptors seemingly release smokescreen after smokescreen, the Bulls appear ready to select Tyrus Thomas, according to a source who spoke with Brian Hanley of the Chicago Sun-Times.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 27, 2006
While admitting the deal would be enticing, a Chicago source told the Chicago Sun-Times that the rumored deal that would send Chris Duhon and the 16th pick in Wednesday's draft to Boston for the seventh pick will not happen.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 27, 2006
Despite recent rumors that the Bulls may trade the #16 pick of Wednesday's draft, GM John Paxson said he likes the draft position and believes the Bulls should get something which will help his team.
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Daily Herald | Jun 27, 2006
Darius Songaila will decline his player option and become a free agent according to his agent, the Daily Herald is reporting.
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DraftExpress | Jun 26, 2006
DraftExpress is reporting that the Bulls and Celtics are discussing a trade that would send Chris Duhon and the 16th pick to Boston in exchange for the 7th selection.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 25, 2006
On Friday, Chris Duhon his recovery from back surgery is almost complete.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 24, 2006
Bulls GM John Paxson has denied that reports of his team sending the second overall pick in next week's draft plus Tyson Chandler to the Phoenix Suns for forward Shawn Marion has any basis
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Journal Times | Jun 23, 2006
The Bulls and Suns are giving serious thought to a trade in which Suns forward Shawn Marion would be dealt to the Bulls for power forward Tyson Chandler and the Bulls' top draft pick, which is the second overall choice, according to Gery Woelfel.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 23, 2006
While the Bulls may trade one or both of their draft picks, which are second and sixteenth overall, GM John Paxson again reiterated that it's highly unlikely that guard Ben Gordon will be included in any deal.
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DraftExpress | Jun 20, 2006
A team source informed DraftExpress.
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Press Release | Jun 16, 2006
On Monday, June 19, the Chicago Bulls will bring in both Rudy Gay and Adam Morrison for a pre-draft workout at the Berto Center.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 16, 2006
Tyrus Thomas had his workout with the Bulls cut short Thursday because of an upset stomach, the Chicago Sun-Times is reporting.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 15, 2006
LaMarcus Aldridge got a taste of what it's like to be coached by Scott Skiles on Tuesday night when Skiles and Bulls general manager John Paxson took him to dinner downtown.
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DraftExpress.com | Jun 14, 2006
Phil Jackson believes that Brandon Roy is an ideal guard for the triangle offense and DraftExpress is reporting that one rumored deal would send Lamar Odom to Chicago for the 2nd and 16th picks.
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Portland Tribune | Jun 13, 2006
Joel Przybilla, who will be pursued by both Toronto and Chicago, has not made any decisions about where he wants to play next season.
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Press Release | Jun 13, 2006
The Chicago Bulls will resume individual workouts this week beginning with LaMarcus Aldridge on Wednesday, Tyrus Thomas on Thursday and Brandon Roy on Saturday.
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 11, 2006
Brandon Roy's stock continues to climb as the June 28 draft draws nearer, with Duke sharpshooter, who has been working out with Roy, the latest to sing praises to the ex-Washington guard.
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Sports Illustrated | Jun 10, 2006
According to Sports Illustrated's NBA Truth & Rumors section, there is growing sentiment that Detroit free-agent center Ben Wallace will have the Chicago Bulls on his short list of teams this summer.
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AP | Jun 9, 2006
Michael Jordan's shot that won Game 6 of the 1998 NBA finals has been selected as the greatest moment in playoff history.
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New York Times | Jun 8, 2006
The Jay Williams tour will make a stop for an audition with the Nets on June 17th.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 5, 2006
"(Brandon) Roy is this year's Chris Paul if he starts," one general manager said last week. "When it's all said and done, he's the rookie of the year."
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Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 4, 2006
Nazr Mohammed reportedly has turned down a four-year contract extension from the San Antonio Spurs and appears ready to leave the team via free agency.
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New York Post | Jun 4, 2006
One of Larry Brown's assistants called Ben Gordon's agent, Lou Tucker, to let him know that he would love him to become the point guard of the Knicks.
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DraftExpress | Jun 3, 2006
As of right now, according to DraftExpress.
