Clippers' forward Corey Maggette is expected to opt out of his contract, becoming an unrestricted free agent, the L.A. Times are reporting.
All-Star forward Elton Brand can also become a free agent, but coming off a serious knee injury and with few teams having cap space, he is not expected to forfeit the $16.4 million he is due in the final season of his contract. Brand and agent David Falk said they'd release Brand's decision today.
If both players opt out, the Clippers are hoping to be able to retain both. If not, they'll become players in the free agent market, where they could make a run at the Wizards' Antawn Jamison.
With Shaun Livingston not being tendered a qualifying offer, the Clippers are hoping they can still re-sign the talented but oft-injured guard to a cheap contract. If they cannot, a trade with Chicago featuring Kirk Hinrich may be a possibility.
Via L.A. Times
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Donnie Walsh does not want to lock up players long term this offseason, and that said, he's going to use the mid-level exception and also explore sign and trade opportunities to land a point guard and some shot blocking help for the Knicks, the New York Post is reporting.
One potential target appears to be Monta Ellis of the Golden State Warriors. For Ellis to become a member of the Knicks, he would have to be a sign and trade since Ellis is a restricted free agent, and the Warriors are sure to match any offer for the young guard.
Other options include Sebastian Telfair, Kyle Lowry, Chris Duhon, Keyon Dooling, Tyronn Lue, and Kirk Hinrich although some are not free agents and would need to be acquired via trade.
Memphis has a glut of guards now that they acquired O.J. Mayo from Minnesota while Chicago is in a similar predicament after striking it lucky and drafting Derrick Rose first overall.
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According to the Chicago Tribune, former Bobcats' coach Bernie Bickerstaff is believed to be close to finalizing a deal to become an assistant on Vinny Del Negro's staff in Chicago.
The Bulls also hope to add former Lakers' coach Del Harris, whose negotiations have hit minor snags.
Via Chicago Tribune
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Bulls Jun 2008 Archive
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 28, 2008
The Bulls' scouting department projected Omer Asik to become a lottery pick by the time his current arrangement with Fenerbahce Istanbul expires.
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The Rocky Mountain News | Jun 27, 2008
Free agent point guard Sam Cassell has expressed interest in playing for the Nuggets, and the team could make a play for Chicago's Kirk Hinrich.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 27, 2008
The Chicago Bulls extended qualifying offers to Luol Deng, Ben Gordon, and Demetris Nichols, making them all restricted free agents.
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Press Release | Jun 27, 2008
The Chicago Bulls acquired the draft rights to center Omer Asik, the 36th selection in NBA Draft 2008, in a three-team deal with the Portland Trail Blazers and the Denver Nuggets.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 26, 2008
Derrick Rose, taken first overall by the Chicago Bulls, knows that he isn't likely to be the only new player on the roster when the team takes the court this fall.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 26, 2008
If Derrick Rose is chosen first overall today as many believe, John Paxson is asking people to give the young point guard time to make an impact.
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The Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 26, 2008
Chicago native Derrick Rose wants to be the best player in the league this season.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Jun 25, 2008
Michael Beasley hasn't considered the possibility of playing for anyone other than the Bulls or Heat this fall.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 24, 2008
Former Bobcats' Coach Bernie Bickerstaff interviewed for an assistant coach position with Vinny Del Negro and the Chicago Bulls on Monday.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 24, 2008
Mike Krzyzewski says a point guard like Derrick Rose would be hard to pass up with the top pick, but the Bulls are saying that no decision has been made between Rose and Michael Beasley at this point.
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The Boston Globe | Jun 22, 2008
Rumors have continued to swirl that the Heat are considering sending Dwyane Wade to the Bulls for the first pick in the NBA Draft, plus Tyrus Thomas and Larry Hughes.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 21, 2008
After saying that the Bulls may be the only team he will work out for, it appears that Derrick Rose has reconsidered his decision and will work out for the Miami Heat after all.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 20, 2008
Could Derrick Rose be contemplating skipping a visit to Miami, who own the second overall pick in next week's NBA draft?
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 19, 2008
The Bulls are looking at former head coaches such as Bob Hill and Paul Westphal to help fill out Vinny Del Negro's staff.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 17, 2008
Michael Beasley visited the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday, and Derrick Rose will visit next.
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The Daily Progress | Jun 17, 2008
Chicago guard Ben Gordon isn't upset at the possibility of being traded to his hometown Knicks.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 13, 2008
The Bulls will get a chance to workout Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose next week.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jun 11, 2008
The Chicago Bulls announced today the hiring of Vinny Del Negro as the 17th head coach in franchise history.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 9, 2008
John Paxson is reported set to hire Vinny Del Negro as the new head coach of the Chicago Bulls.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 9, 2008
The Bulls' three coaching candidates should know who the team's new coach will be by Monday.
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The Chicago Sun-Times | Jun 8, 2008
If the Bulls decide to take Derrick Rose, they could target Indiana's Jermaine O'Neal to fulfill their post void.
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The Sacramento Bee | Jun 8, 2008
Kings' assistant Chuck Person still hopes to get a call from the Bulls to become their next coach.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 8, 2008
Vinny Del Negro appears to be the front runner for the vacant coaching position in Chicago, with Del Negro, Chuck Person, and Dwane Casey told that a decision for the position is imminent.
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East Valley Tribune | Jun 7, 2008
With Doug Collins now out of the picture in Chicago, the Bulls had Phoenix Assistant Coach Vinny Del Negro in Chicago for the last two days to talk with General Manager John Paxson about the team's head coaching position.
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ESPN | Jun 6, 2008
Doug Collins will not become the next coach of the Chicago Bulls after a mutual agreement with team owner Jerry Reinsdorf.
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The Post-Tribune | Jun 6, 2008
Chicago General Manager John Paxson is waiting for the okay from Bulls' chairman Jerry Reinsdorf to hire Doug Collins.
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ESPN | Jun 6, 2008
Speaking out again on Thursday to try to defuse the rumors that the may be traded to his hometown Chicago Bulls, Miami guard Dwyane Wade said he's been assured the notion is completely erroneous.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 5, 2008
The top two prospects in his June's draft Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley are scheduled for two-day meetings with the Bulls beginning June 16.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 5, 2008
Doug Collins will find out whether he is the new coach of the Chicago Bulls by the weekend.
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ESPN | Jun 4, 2008
Michael Beasley is not the 6-10 that he was listed as at Kansas State.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 4, 2008
The Chicago Bulls have no interest in Flip Saunders, who was fired as head coach of the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday.
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The Daily Herald | Jun 3, 2008
Sacramento assistant Coach Chuck Person is believed to be one of the candidates returning to Chicago for a second interview with General Manager John Paxson.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 3, 2008
Dwyane Wade says he keeps hearing his name mentioned in trade rumors between the Heat and the Bulls.
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Chicago Tribune | Jun 2, 2008
It appears that Doug Collins will be the new coach of the Chicago Bulls with the team's coaching search set to come to a close this week.
