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I think it's far too early to like Ayo much, much better than White. Ayo has played in 9 games and has 2 double digit scoring games.

Ayo emerging on the offensive end would be huge. I'm still iffy on trading White, but Ayo makes that a lot easier to stomach. It's only 2 games in, and I have no idea how much stock I should put into this, but Simonovic, Dotson, and Outro are all having nice starts for the Windy City Bulls. They may be able to come in and provide some depth or pieces for a trade.

Just looking over the cap situation, bringing in KAT is very doable and they still wouldn't even be in the top 5 in payroll. I don't know what picks can be traded, but I'd be totally down to go all Rams on the league to make this happen.

Defense has been really incredible so far and this is a move that would be a disservice on that end, but how do we feel about pulling a KW move and bring in Boogie Cousins? As far as I can tell he's not hurt.

Wonder if they Pacers would trade the Bulls Myles Turner. They've apparently tried trading him the last 2 years, but are probably asking too much. Elite rim defender who also shoots the 3 ball fairly well. I think I'd still rather have Thad for cheap, but Turner could be a really good get.

One other interesting note on Thad Young, he's guarded Giannis more than anyone in the NBA surprisingly. I tried googling who is the best defender against Giannis and there was no real statistical answer, but Thad has guarded him the most and has had SOME success against him....With questions on Kyrie, I think the East goes through the Bucks again so getting someone that can really D up Giannis is gonna need to happen. Paw can probably do that but man, he's just so dang underwhelming offensively right now. I'm all in on trying to bring back Young.... Hopefully without having to give up White or Williams. Having those 2 come off the bench would be really nice.

Yeah I think you gotta see how things play out. There's def guard depth there that can make Coby expendable, but you gotta see how he plays in his new role. Caruso is extremely valuable, but he doesn't score. Being able to plug Coby in there with Caruso is gonna keep the offense flowing and guys fresh. I hope Williams develops some sort of "Killer instinct" and he still has the time to do it, but right now I think he's the guy I trade. Or...Thad Young becomes available for peanuts and you keep both. I think that's my ideal situation. He, IMO, is perfect for this team. Guys like KAT or Pascal would be amazing, but I'm not sure you need them.

Not a bad day for Vuc to be off. No Pascal tonight and Toronto is really small themselves. They don't have anyone over 6'9".

I'd be ok with that. Christian Wood is another player, but he just may be reaching the "Don't have enough to get him" level. One name that may be out there that I would love for this team is, wait for it........Thad Young.. really bummed he didn't stay here as I think he would have fit in perfectly with this team. Wonder what it would take to get him back? The ball movement on this team with Thadgic out there at the 4 would be incredible.

Let's say it's the trade deadline and Williams still hasn't got it. Who might realistically be out there as far as a PF goes? While KAT would be amazing, idk that they have the bullets to do it. I think the best package they could do is Coby, Williams, and a 1st. Hate to give up on Williams, but this again assumes that he's just not taking the next step. Hopefully Ayo gets more time to show he can be a guy in place of Coby(not to mention I hope Thomas gets some rub when they need offense.) This team, especially if Ball starts playing like an All Star, which I absolutely think he can, can make some serious, serious noise if they add a legit 4. Maybe Toronto is out of it and they can trade the above package for Pascal. Ball-Lavine-Derozan-Pascal-Vuc is just amazeballs.

Loved the aggression out of him on the offensive end. Still just turns 24 next week and absolutely can take another step.

Ehhhhh. He's very Paul Konerko-esque. Hall of very good. Probably not flashy enough to really make. 22-4-4 in his prime is nothing to scoff at. Funnnn 1st half for the Bulls. Lavine is a legit superstar guys.

A little hype piece for the Bulls 15th man. https://jssksd13.medium.com/mr-99-f7d42d6124c2

Matt Thomas it is. Hope they find a way to get him some minutes. His shot is just so pretty. Im pumped for the season. I definitely think this is a playoff time, but I'm not sure just how good they can be.

I think Alize is definitely a piece for the bench. Intrigued by the 15th man as well. It really seems like it comes down to whether you want offense or defense. Johnson is a really good defender and Thomas is a really good 3 point shooter. Johnson probably has more upside offensively that Thomas does defensively though and that might be the deciding factor. Question, if they send Ayo to the G or D league, or whatever the "Minor leagues" is to get minutes, he can't be plucked by another team right? I think it would behoove him and the Bulls to get him the playing time. ..... PG- Ball/Caruso SG- Lavine/White/Jones SF- DeRozan/Green/Brown PF- Williams/Alize C- Vooch/Bradley/Simonovic There's 13 that I think are locks. I think they may wanna keep one of Cook or Oturu for #14.....Then you gotta ask if you want Ayo up on the big squad, Johnson's D, or Thomas's 3!

Alize with another 11 rebounds in 18 minutes. 49 minutes 31 rebounds. I know there are guys much smaller than him, like Rus, that put up big rebound numbers, but I still get a kick out of just how good he is at from that stand point. Still young enough to develop an offensive game too....I was meh when they signed him but he's now my favorite bench piece.

Just checking in to point out Alize Johnson has played 31 minutes so far through 2 games...he has 20 rebounds.

Yeah, that was fun. I wish all of Matt Thomas, Alize, and Green were taller. I've grown really fond of Thomas as a Reddick type but the Bulls are just so loaded at the guard position that I'm not sure he's gonna find the minutes. Dude can flat out shoot the 3 ball....To steal a football term, Alize is just a ballhawk. 11 rebounds today in 17 minutes. He may struggle to defend so bigger guys though, though in today's game there aren't too too many BIGS.

Meh. The guy does have 5 returns for TDs in his career and 6th round picks get thrown around all willy nilly everywhere. Pick is 2 years from now.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.rotoballer.com/player-news/demar-derozan-could-move-to-power-forward/939540%3famp=1 Looks like the DeRozan to PF thing might happen while Williams is out. A quick "DeMar DeRozan Power Forward" search just told me that DeRozan, and the team defense, thrived with DD at the 4. Teams with two offensive BIGS are few and far between these days, and the modern 4 is more like DeRozan or Lebron. I'd start Ball-Caruso-Lavine-DeRozan-Vuc

I don't know much outside of what the numbers tell me Per 36 minutes Ibaka averaged 17 points and 10 rebounds while Bradley averaged 17/12. Bradley is also just 24 and still could have some more upside..... He had 1 game last year where he played more than 30 minutes and all he did was score 18 points on 8 of 8 shooting and grabbed 11 rebounds. Also had a 7 for 7 game against the Bulls. Looks to be a solid backup big. I'd still prefer Alize or even DeRozan at the 4 if Williams misses time.

What was Rodons velo at? Would it be wise to throw him in game 1? This way you don't necessarily have to hang on to Kopech till game 3 or 4.

I made this thread in April of 2020, I was 372 pounds....I did not buy a treadmill. I reverted back to my old habits. In October of 2020 I was 405 pounds. This morning I weighed in at 275. Keto can be hard, especially when you love food, but fuck man. That shit works.

PWill out 4-6 weeks. =( I wonder if they go super small with DeRozan at the 4 for awhile with Caruso or White starting.

I really hope his "Doofus son in law" gets to take over. Love what he had done with NXT.