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QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 11:43 AM) Harden - 14 mill Anthony - 20 mill? Howard - 21 million That is 55 million of 57 salary cap 2.2 to RFA parsons (for now, bird rights can allow them to go over cap) 57.2 million 9x500k = 4.5 million 61.7 million What am I missing here? Cap is said to rise up to 63 million I believe. Not sure if that happened or not.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 11:32 AM) Whoa whoa whoa whoa... BOOZER is a useful chip in a Love deal? Do they know Kahn left? I think, or at least I hope, they mean in terms of his big expiring coming off the books when Love is potentially a FA.

QUOTE (thxfrthmmrs @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 10:44 AM) What is Bulls' plan B and C. All these talk on landing Melo, I'd probably give it a 25% chance given the heavy competition. If we strike out on Melo, who do we target next? Greg Monroe? 34 year old Gasol? Chandler Parson? I don't think any of those guys are worth JR paying Boozer amnestied contract for. Worst case (most likely) scenario would be sticking with Boozer and bringing in Mirotic along with the already drafted McDougie and call it an off season. I think that may cause some Bulls fan to riot and boycott the UC next season. Really think Parsons would be a star on the Bulls. But ya, like BMags said, if Mirotic is indeed coming over there's just no place for Boozer. I wouldn't hate to see them hold off a year and try for Love though (If they can't trade for him this year)

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 10:13 AM) The sign and trade has to help the Knicks though. I just don't think the Bulls can make it attractive enough for them to take Boozer. Maybe if the take back JR Smith and some other garbage to free up space, it makes it closer, but doesn't really help free up money for Melo. It saves a rival money, it gives the guy that blew them off more money, and if they can't use Boozer's contract to trade for a really good piece or pieces, with the repeat tax offender penalty, his contract alone could cost them close to $40 million. But IMO, I agree, if Melo wants to be a Bull, he will be a Bull. They wouldn't waste his time unless they already know someone will take Boozer or they are willing to amnesty him. I think the inclusion of Butler and a 1R pick would help the Knicks. Not buying the Butler max rumor 1 bit....His D is awesome and is gonna make him a good chunk of change but no where near max money.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 09:54 AM) YOU JUST GOT DUNKED ON! He's got some really good non comedic songs out too....I absolutely love Same Old Kid. It's legit.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 09:42 AM) Do they have a large salary they can give back? It actually doesn't help the Bulls much aside from saving Reinsdorf money if the Bulls trade Boozer to a team that just absorbs his contract. If the trade is a 3 way for Melo, it helps a lot. Also just went to the realgm trade machine.... So if there is a sign and trade, and those guys have to be included, we could be waiting at least another 8 days...

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 2, 2014 -> 08:00 AM) How on Earth could the Bulls make those salaries work? If Melo is ~$20m, that's $27 million in salaries the Bulls would have to take on/match. Boozer/Butler/Dunleavy/Smith and the non gaurenteed contracts of James/Brewer/Amundson is a touch over 27M. Swapping out Butler for Snell would add up to 26.6. How close does it have to be? Melo/JR/Prig is 27.6. Those first 4 don't have a contract that last past this coming up season so if they're looking to make a push in FA next year the deal works for them. They HAVE to take Boozer...Unless they can make a 3 way deal. That would leave the Bulls with Rose/Prigioni Smith/Snell or more preferably Butler/Smith Melo/DMD Taj/Mirotic Noah/Vet min Might be worth noting that Prig and Mirotic were teammates so that could help his transition.

Soo, uhhh, Froggy Fresh is awesome....That is all.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 10:07 PM) I know it does not matter but when it does he will mess it up and do same s*** he did tonight. Except when it does matter Scott Carrol...or anything close to a pitcher the caliber of Scott Carrol will not be on the roster.

Article on what went down in the meetings... http://www.basketballinsiders.com/chicago-...armelo-anthony/ Favorite part...

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 09:01 PM) Is it telling at all that Melo has spent the day/night in Chicago with Bulls brass and is only giving the Texas teams a few hours each tomorrow? I sure hope so.

Hey Hey a Conor Homer...I knew he had it in em

Poor Wite

Spending a lot of time together...Tomorrows meetings with the Texas teams will be half a day each.

QUOTE (buhbuhburrrrlz @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 06:39 PM) Charlie Brown = Bulls Meh, I'd say.... Bad News Brian = Bulls (Just using that meme as an example, hopefully it doesn't end up being true)

Well then, World Cup finishes and these are the first 2 ABs I get to see...Fun. I blame Cali for talking about the no no he apparently had.

I'd say yes, just because he has such a free and easy swing with hella pop....I think some guys just try to swing harder at the derby and it throws off their rhythm.

Man I love those video boards...Rose/Noah/Taj all at the meeting....If they don't land him after all that I'll still give them a lot of credit (and hate Melo) and wouldn't bad mouth them much. They can't control what these people do, all they can do is try, and it's apparent they're putting in a solid effort.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 08:38 AM) When I made that post I totally feared someone replying with a video of one of Taj ' s epic posterizations and it happened to he on Melo. Funny it's the other way around. Lol that's what I was looking for....

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 08:32 AM) I wonder if Carmelo knows who Taj Gibson is.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Jul 1, 2014 -> 08:10 AM) Cowley is reporting that barring a S&T, the Bulls pitch to Carmelo will be to take $15 million so that they can keep Taj. I have been pretty supportive of GarPax this offseason. They should be fired if keeping Taj Gibson impedes them landing Anthony. Why do we overrate players so bad? It's f***ing Taj Gibson. Who cares. Get Melo his $20 million and do whatever it takes. Figure out the rest later. I highly doubt Cowley knows a damn thing about what's truly goin on. Bulls have contacted Paul Pierce....He wouldn't be a bad sign if they miss out on Melo. Still a pretty good 3 point shooter.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 30, 2014 -> 09:55 PM) Nice. AJ is back. Can't tell if she feuds with Paige or Paige gets sent down. They should send her down because she needs a lot of help. I think heel Paige, if that's what we're gonna get, would be fantastic....Don't really buy her as a face.

This summer should be fantastic.

lol what? Still love it. Best 2 minute diva match ever.

This Raw just keeps getting better! mmmm AJ is looking delicious.