Jenksismyhero Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 A McGrady signing has headcase/club house cancer written all over it. He wants to be a starter and still thinks he can be one. The Bulls, probably rightly so, don't think he can be an effective starter anymore. They apease him for a few weeks, giving him a good chunk of minutes, but eventually his defense slips, the younger guys start taking his minutes, and he starts whining about not getting enough playing time. He ruins the good-guy, team-first vibe that everyone else seems to have. And I've always liked McGrady. He's never been a T.O., i'm better than the team kind of player. I just see problems if they sign him and he isn't happy with his role. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 08:14 AM) Half of that to me sounds like him saying the right thing, but I can't tell if the other half is him being confident in his rehab to the point of cockiness, which I wouldn't mind at all...or if it's him showing the classic NBA "I've earned these minutes!" streak that we've seen from so many guys. I'd still sign him, but I can't tell which is which. Thankfully, the Bulls happen to have a guy who coached him for 3 years on their staff...Thibodeau. Which could very well be why they are hesitant to sign him... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 09:58 AM) Which could very well be why they are hesitant to sign him... And if they decide they don't want him, I won't begrudge them the move. According to two people who witnessed the workout, McGrady shot the ball well but didn't move with much fluidity or exhibit superior conditioning. Andy Greer, who served as an assistant with the Rockets along with coach Tom Thibodeau when McGrady played there, led the workout. Those two coaches' familiarity with McGrady, as well as Rose's public lobbying for him that stems, in part, from their shared agency, represent McGrady's best chance at landing a Bulls offer. Yet no definitive decision has been made, and one league source who spoke with Bulls management said he wouldn't be surprised if the Bulls passed. Another source said management has considered a non-guaranteed deal near the veteran's minimum of $1.35 million if an offer is made, but that an offer is unlikely. Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 09:01 AM) And if they decide they don't want him, I won't begrudge them the move. Link I won't either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Sun Times gives a different impression. During his workout Monday at the Berto Center, Tracy McGrady showed he has made physical progress since last season and is capable of being a contributor to the Bulls next season, according to a source. But despite the seven-time All-Star being physically able to fill the secondary bench role the team is looking for, the Bulls' brass isn't yet convinced McGrady will be a good fit after meeting with him following the workout the source said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I'm on the fence about T-Mac. I actually don't care. If he's good, great. If he's bad, release him. You're not paying him anything more than vet's minimum anyways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 im the same way chw42. If they sign him and he performs, that is wonderful. If they sign him and he doesnt, sayonara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WHarris1 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (SoxFan1 @ Jul 26, 2010 -> 06:56 PM) I would imagine he means they'd score 30 more points per game. Which is obviously dumb. So he's either saying they are gonna win 71 games, 43 games, or score 127.5 ppg. Got it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 12:27 PM) So he's either saying they are gonna win 71 games, 43 games, or score 127.5 ppg. Got it He's saying they'll be 30 over .500, like 56-26. So he's saying that adding him might result in 4-5 extra wins. To be honest with you, if he's healthy and even half the player he was back in 07, it's entirely possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 01:30 PM) To be honest with you, if he's healthy and even half the player he was back in 07, it's entirely possible. I'm really getting the impression, as this drags out, that Thibs and the guys who were around with the Rockets think that he'll immediately go all Allen Iverson on the team in the first week of next season. Otherwise they'd be doing this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 Colangelo started the ripping on Bosh session today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan1 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Bulls interested in Eddie House http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=5415275 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxAce Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) Bulls in trade talks for Rudy Fernandez. Could be a very good match. Portland is crazy though if they are still asking for the moon. Bulls draft pick(s) "should" be able to get that done. Edited July 28, 2010 by J.Reedfan8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quin Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 QUOTE (J.Reedfan8 @ Jul 27, 2010 -> 11:16 PM) Bulls in trade talks for Rudy Fernandez. Could be a very good match. Portland is crazy though if they are still asking for the moon. Bulls draft pick(s) "should" be able to get that done. Do want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggsmaggs Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 (edited) QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jul 28, 2010 -> 01:11 AM) Do want. Yeah, give 'em James Johnson and a the Bulls 2011 first-round pick. I think that is enough for Fernandez for all his talents hasn't proven anything thus far in his short NBA career. Edited July 28, 2010 by maggsmaggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chw42 Posted July 28, 2010 Share Posted July 28, 2010 Rudy Fernandez and Brewer would be a nice 2 guard platoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 Josh Howard signed a 1 year deal to return to the Wizards, something in the range of up to $4 million with incentives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palehosefan Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 (edited) I'll be honest, I'm struggling trying to find a way to root for LeBron and his retarded crew. Edited July 29, 2010 by Palehosefan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Jul 29, 2010 -> 09:42 AM) I'll be honest, I'm struggling trying to find a way to root for LeBron and his retarded crew. You just need to get somewhere on his list of 14,307.363 best friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChWRoCk2 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Jul 28, 2010 -> 07:01 AM) Yeah, give 'em James Johnson and a the Bulls 2011 first-round pick. I think that is enough for Fernandez for all his talents hasn't proven anything thus far in his short NBA career. Really? Can't say I'd be willing to give up JJ and a '11 1st. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whitesoxfan101 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 QUOTE (Palehosefan @ Jul 29, 2010 -> 08:42 AM) I'll be honest, I'm struggling trying to find a way to root for LeBron and his retarded crew. Like I said even in late June and early July....had he gone to the Bulls, I'd have held my nose and rooted for him. But it'd have been REALLY hard to do because he's just a first class asshole, as are Wade and Bosh. However, I'm sure as a Heat fan, you'll find a way to look past it once the season gets here, and I don't blame you at all for it because I'd do the same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 TRU, have you been to Cleveland in awhile? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chi Town Sox Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Jul 29, 2010 -> 09:31 AM) Like I said even in late June and early July....had he gone to the Bulls, I'd have held my nose and rooted for him. But it'd have been REALLY hard to do because he's just a first class asshole, as are Wade and Bosh. However, I'm sure as a Heat fan, you'll find a way to look past it once the season gets here, and I don't blame you at all for it because I'd do the same thing. For you LBJ haters viewing pleasure http://img821.imageshack.us/i/bloglebronespn.jpg/ I love the shot at LBJ hidden in it all....ppl looked at Lamar Odom and pointed at their ring finger and smiled LOL What an A$$HOLE, even Big Baby is in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vote4Pedro Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 eddie house signs 2 yr deal with heat..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted July 29, 2010 Share Posted July 29, 2010 I couldn't help but think about Michael Jackson while reading that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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