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QUOTE (EvilJester99 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 03:15 PM) I find it amusing that Broussard says the Bulls aren't out of it but certainly not the favorite for LeBron.. yet the f***in Knicks are?? The Knicks have noone and they will suck for years to come even with LeBron. But for 2 years Lebron told everyone that he wanted to play in New York. That is where all the New York talk came from. Clearly they can't offer the ability to win right away, but if Lebron joins Amare, with another contract rolling off the books they will be fine. They will spend money and they will do everything to win. He can build/create his own legacy there. I'd understand. I think if he dares to be truly amazing, Chicago could be an amazing place for him to play.

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 03:12 PM) For anyone who knows s*** about taxes, finances, moves, etc...would that reported tax story even make any sense for something Lebron would do if he was moving to Chicago? It could be something. I mean, you don't just change your paperwork. What all it truly means, I'm not so sure because I really don't know what he did. I assume he is changing his mailing address to a new location, but it claims it is an agency anyway so maybe he just changed agency that manage something for him? No idea.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 03:07 PM) Broussard is a f***ing tool. This morning he said Miami, all Miami. Then he said maybe Miami and Cleveland. Then he said Miami Cleveland and NY. In other words, his sources are full of s***, or being the "expert" of NBA FA over at s***ty ESPN, he's just gaining viewers. Broussard was all over the Bosh to Miami stuff. He was all over the James to report on ESPN stuff. He's been pretty legit. He knows a lot, but he just is very loose with it. He said from what he was hearing his gut told him Miami was the favorite but that could change in an hour. He never said anything was a done deal.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 03:05 PM) adande didn't say they bombed, he said from what he heard it wasn't what lebron wanted to hear, i.e., their whole pitch was come be the next michael jordan and he wasn't about being the NEXT MJ, but the FIRST LBJ. So, they didn't stroke his ego like everyone else. Still, I dunno how a "bomb" of a presentation lasted 3 hours... I wouldn't read too much into it. Ok, that I could buy.

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 02:59 PM) JA Adande said on ESPN 1000 that the Bulls bombed their presentation to Lebron Interesting. That isn't good. I was wondering why we hadn't heard anything and that could be a legitimate reason of why we hadn't heard it. Why would they ever admit that they just flat stunk. It would be interesting though, given how good they were when they tried to sell Kobe a couple years ago. And Jerry has to be a good seller, unless of course he wasn't all that interested or somehow was turned off.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 02:55 PM) David Aldridge's article says 5/80... who knows. It's all good. Excuse me, I thought it was DA, but it is from Sam Smith. http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/smith_boozer_100707.html

QUOTE (Chi Town Sox @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 02:46 PM) Do the Bulls have to make another move to pull a LeBron signing, like a Deng trade or do they have enough for James now? Evidently a message board rumor going around is that a Detroit station is reporting that there has been talks of a 3 way deal with the Bulls/Blazers/Pistons which would move Deng &Maxiell to Portland, Bayless/Pyrz to Detroit, and Rip to Chicago. Take it for what it is worth. Personally I don't know how that is really that great of a move? I think we need a 2 guard that can shoot long range and I don't see Rip being that guy.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 02:43 PM) Where Noah and Rose fail, perhaps Boozer becomes the hero: f*** yea!!!!

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 02:15 PM) Guys. How could LeBron say no to joining our stacked roster? I don't see it happening! Clevelend + mommy banger? New York + Danillo + Amare? Miami + Wade + Bosh? Chicago + Rose + Boozer + Noah? New Jersey + 12 wins? Don't forget Deng and Gibson. Heck, Deng is better than Danillo, imo and Gibson is pretty solid too. We have by far the best roster for LBJ to join. The only thing we'd need to do is basically tell LBJ that we have a 2 guard that we will be acquiring for Deng and him knowing we have it done. If the Bulls can do that, well, than they'll be completely ready for LBJ.

QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 02:07 PM) B & B made a few interesting points, Boers thinks this move alone makes the Bulls equal or better than the Heat, this was a move to help counter any momentum the Knicks may have gained with Amar'e and it is official that they have a max left One thing I ponder, why would Boozer take the exact amount needed to leave room for a max if he didn't think we had someone else coming? Just something to think about!

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 02:03 PM) The possibility of a sign and trade is still there for Boozer. The Jazz might want something back. Dump them with Deng's contract. It could involve Okhur getting sent over to Chicago as well or something along those lines. Who knows. But the nice part is, we are at least on life support in the hunt for LBJ, if not better. I still have hope and won't quit until the Bulls are told no or someone other than Chicago is told yes.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 01:53 PM) I've been wanting Boozer since last off-season. But after all this, I didn't want him THAT much... Boozer is better than a lot of you think. He isn't amazing, but he's a serious upgrade and we don't have to give up anything to get him. Will it be enough to get Lebron? I don't know, but that core is pretty damn good. You add Lebron and that team should meet up with the Lakers a year from now.

OMG...yes yes yes. Come on LBJ!!!

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 01:46 PM) athomeboy, put bucher back on the list for the love of god!! Seriously, I had to go digging around to find Bucher. Athome...pronto, add Bucher. In the meantime, here's the link for people: http://twitter.com/ricbucher

QUOTE (WHarris1 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 01:44 PM) Bucher: News that should make Bulls' fans happy on espn.com shortly. Lol...watch Bucher become our savior...than LBJ become our savior!!!

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 01:43 PM) Bernstein says the Bulls FO think they have a chance. Come on baby.....

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 01:37 PM) Chad Ford says that the Bulls had Wade, but decided to wait on LeBron. Again, if this is true, this front office disgusts me. That would be awful if that was the case. And if it was the case, than that has to make you think they'd have felt pretty good about LBJ. Please come to CHicago.

QUOTE (chw42 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 01:35 PM) http://twitter.com/ericmansfield Apparently, an online form has LeBron changing his home from somewhere in Cleveland to Chicago...? Who the heck is BJ's home? I read on RealGM someone saying something about tax stuff. But who the hell is BJ? Is that his mom?

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 01:31 PM) Not to bust bubbles, but KC Johnson doesn't think the Bulls have much of a shot, and I trust what he says. What he's hearing is that the Bulls haven't heard a "no" yet, but he didn't know if that means anything. He seems to think the Bulls are working aggressively on plan B. I will say this, KC just said a lot of people hearing the New York angles think it might be leaks from LBJ's camp to hype up the story. If that is the case, wouldn't you think we'd here pro Bulls leaks as well. Wouldn't that be better for TV if they were going to fake leaks? s***, what do I know. I guess it is good that we haven't heard no. But I also want to know what we are doing to sell him since KC is "telling me there's a chance".

Wow, what a kick in the nuts: - We lose out on Wade/Bosh - My teeth hurt from dentist visit today (just a cleaning, thankfully no cavities) - Peavy out for a while - We might lose out on Lebron Lebron coming to Chitown could help redeem it all!!

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 01:27 PM) From DeLuca: Detatched lat for Peavy likely means he's out till Sept. best-case. White Sox will pursue starter on trade market. What? Why? Ouch.

Goooo DUTCH!!!

QUOTE (Rowand44 @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 01:24 PM) I just don't care. I'll call him an asshole because that's what I think about him for now, if he signs here, I'll completely change my tune. Complete flip flopping but I really don't give a s***. I hope that tomorrow around 9 you are calling him the greatest player in the world and the greatest guy in the world!!!!

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jul 7, 2010 -> 01:24 PM) Just because they lost out on LeBron and Wade and Bosh, doesn't mean it's good business to behave desperately to sign Boozer. Besides, now Boozer holds some of the cards. He's probably going to sit back and enjoy his day in the sun. Maybe not, but I would expect to hear that we are talking hardcore about Boozer or Lee or other things. I'd even expect to hear a bit about what we talked to Lebron about, etc. If we were out, we'd hear a lot more about our pitch. Heck, as of now, we have absolutely no idea what the Bulls really sold Lebron on. None. That tells me about a team that hasn't given up hope becuase if we had failed, they'd be spinning it already. Hell for all we know Lebron hasn't made up his mind yet, he's just leaning one way or another and has told himself he needs to decide by tomorrow so that he can move on. I think the sales pitches are still out there and even if they aren't, Boozer is a really good fit. He likes Chicago and has wanted to play here and the Bulls have tried repeatedly to land him in the past.