Any update on Taj's ankle and/or if he is going to get suspended (which would be a travesty).

 

He was quoted this morning saying he is playing, he knows his body and will be ready to play. I havent heard anything about a suspension

He was quoted this morning saying he is playing, he knows his body and will be ready to play. I havent heard anything about a suspension

He literally said he can rest when the season is over, love that kid.

double yuck

 

Why is that yuck? Good luck finding a guy that wants to play a half or 3/4 of a season and then be stuck on the bench 40-42 minutes a game. Kirk would probably welcome the move back for the mid level exception. And he's not terrible, he can run the offense and play some defense. He's certainly no worse than Watson and probably better since Watson can't shoot or keep the ball in bounds these days.

Yes Andre that is exactly how everyone outside of Houston views the missing Jordan years.

 

http://espn.go.com/blog/chicago/bulls/post...t-discount-wins

 

Iguodala: Injuries shouldn't discount wins

May, 8, 2012

By Scott Powers | ESPNChicago.com

 

CHICAGO -- Philadelphia 76ers forward Andre Iguodala said Tuesday if the 76ers eliminate top-seeded Chicago their accomplishment shouldn’t be diminished because of the Bulls’ injury woes.

 

The Bulls lost reigning MVP Derrick Rose to a season-ending knee injury in Game 1, and forward Joakim Noah went down with an ankle injury in Game 3. Noah sat out Game 4 and is a game-time decision for Game 5.

 

“Would you put an asterisk on Hakeem Olajuwon’s two rings?” Iguodala said referring to the Houston Rockets’ two titles during Michael Jordan’s hiatus from the NBA. “You know what I mean? We would never want (injuries) to happen, but it’s the situation. Like they say, it is what it is.

“As a team, we just got to stay focused at the task at hand and try to finish things and try to get a win.”

 

The 76ers lost Game 1 to the Bulls with Rose playing and have won the last three games without him on the court. The76ers hold a 3-1 lead on the Bulls in the first-round series. Game 5 is in Chicago on Tuesday night.

 

Only two No. 8 seeds have defeated No. 1 seeds in a seven-game series in NBA playoff history.

 

Iguodala said he and his teammates were also aware they could succumb to injuries just as other teams have throughout the playoffs.

 

“Similar to our situation, (coach Doug Collins) put the same scenario on us,” Iguodala said. “We can’t be unfocused going into a game and lackadaisical because any of our guys can go down, and that can change within a second. That can change a series.

 

“We got to focus on trying to play the best basketball we can and whatever happens outside of us, we’ll just prepare for it.”

Why is that yuck? Good luck finding a guy that wants to play a half or 3/4 of a season and then be stuck on the bench 40-42 minutes a game. Kirk would probably welcome the move back for the mid level exception. And he's not terrible, he can run the offense and play some defense. He's certainly no worse than Watson and probably better since Watson can't shoot or keep the ball in bounds these days.

The draft is a perfect place to find such a player.

Why is that yuck? Good luck finding a guy that wants to play a half or 3/4 of a season and then be stuck on the bench 40-42 minutes a game. Kirk would probably welcome the move back for the mid level exception. And he's not terrible, he can run the offense and play some defense. He's certainly no worse than Watson and probably better since Watson can't shoot or keep the ball in bounds these days.

 

Isn't the MLE going to Rip?

Why is that yuck? Good luck finding a guy that wants to play a half or 3/4 of a season and then be stuck on the bench 40-42 minutes a game. Kirk would probably welcome the move back for the mid level exception. And he's not terrible, he can run the offense and play some defense. He's certainly no worse than Watson and probably better since Watson can't shoot or keep the ball in bounds these days.

 

Kirk is what he is. I wasn't terribly sad to see him go, I certainly won't miss watching his dribble penetration and circle underneath the backboard move that accomplishes nothing 50 times a game. And Lucas blows, I'm done with that guy. Jannero Pargo part 2.

Titus interviews Greg Oden. It is very good read.

 

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/790876...-plagued-career

Isn't the MLE going to Rip?

I believe you get to spend it once per year. The Bulls and HEat spent their MLE's on FA's last year, they can spend their MLE's on new players again this year....but that will push them into luxury tax territory.

Titus interviews Greg Oden. It is very good read.

 

http://www.grantland.com/story/_/id/790876...-plagued-career

Pretty well written and ties in well with some of the mentions in Titus's book.

Pretty well written and ties in well with some of the mentions in Titus's book.

 

He could be a really interesting name to throw around next year. He would come cheap for sure, and has a lot to prove.

I'd rather win this series and later get pummeled than lose in the first round.

He could be a really interesting name to throw around next year. He would come cheap for sure, and has a lot to prove.

 

article was a bit tl;dr, is he expected to be healthy(ish) next year?

Joakim Noah, who declined interview requests, tells @swirsk054 on team web site he's "feeling better" and he's "hoping" he can play Game 6.

— K.C Johnson (@KCJHoop) May 9, 2012

article was a bit tl;dr, is he expected to be healthy(ish) next year?

He had the microfracture surgery in February. I feel like the recovery time for that is typically a full season just to get back into the league, and then years before full recovery.

article was a bit tl;dr, is he expected to be healthy(ish) next year?

 

The article says he is sitting out 2012-13, and hopes to sign with a team after that.

The article says he is sitting out 2012-13, and hopes to sign with a team after that.

Right, 2 years from now. Will be only in mid 20's.

Right, 2 years from now. Will be only in mid 20's.

 

Yea, but how long has he been out of the game? Sadly I don't think we will ever see what this guy can do save for one small window we had a few years back.

I'm getting pumped up for the big game tonight!!!

Yea, but how long has he been out of the game? Sadly I don't think we will ever see what this guy can do save for one small window we had a few years back.

 

It is too bad really. I remember watching him play while in HS. It was a man versus boys. Whenever he gets healthy, I'd offer him a minimum contract and roster spot for sure. Just the small chance he could be back to his potential is worth it.

I'm getting pumped up for the big game tonight!!!

I am too, actually. I wish Noah could get in for like 18 minutes.

I really hope the Bulls can win tonight, would be so great to get a game 7.

I am too, actually. I wish Noah could get in for like 18 minutes.

 

they said he was still limping. I don't expect him to play.

they said he was still limping. I don't expect him to play.

Oh yeah, there's no way he's playing, I just wish he could get out there and pump the new second team up.

I really hope the Bulls can win tonight, would be so great to get a game 7.

If the Bullies can get it to a Game 7, it'll be in the bag, book it