Russell Westbrook is out until after the AS break due to arthroscopic surgery on his right knee

Russell Westbrook is out until after the AS break due to arthroscopic surgery on his right knee

 

These past two years suck.

I'm fully expecting Paul George to get hurt at some point this year, just because.

Al Horford out indefinitely. http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10202643...y-torn-pectoral

 

 

Al Horford out indefinitely. http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10202643...y-torn-pectoral

 

These past two years suck.

 

LeBron will never get seriously hurt though. He's like a Cyborg.

LeBron will never get seriously hurt though. He's like a Cyborg.

 

You could probably say the same thing about KD. He missed 9 games his sophomore season. Other than that, he's been just as durable as LeBron.

Man, when DeMarcus Cousins is focused, in control, and not in foul trouble - he's a f***in' goblin.

Crackpot idea...

Should the Bulls trade for Andrew Bynum knowing his contract expires after next season.

 

They might be able to get a pick to take him of Cleveland's hands.

Edited December 28, 201312 yr by Athomeboy_2000

Crackpot idea...

Should the Bulls trade for Andrew Bynum knowing his contract expires after next season.

Define "Next season"? Are they taking on money for 2014-2015? If so...no. What would they be trading for him?

Define "Next season"? Are they taking on money for 2014-2015? If so...no. What would they be trading for him?

He is signed through 2014-2015.

Crackpot idea...

Should the Bulls trade for Andrew Bynum knowing his contract expires after next season.

 

They might be able to get a pick to take him of Cleveland's hands.

 

The same Andrew Bynum that was suspended indefinitely by the Cavs for conduct detrimental to his team? The same guy that f***ed over the 76ers last season? The same guy with knees like a geriatric and motivation that matches?

 

Pass

He is signed through 2014-2015.

It would make no sense to trade Boozer for him as Boozer can be Amnestied this offseason. The Bulls could potentially come up with some savings long-term by moving Noah for him or a combination of Gibson + Dunleavy, but that only would make sense if the Bulls got something additional back like a draft pick to make it worth doing so as the Bulls would be sending along a much better player.

It would make no sense to trade Boozer for him as Boozer can be Amnestied this offseason. The Bulls could potentially come up with some savings long-term by moving Noah for him or a combination of Gibson + Dunleavy, but that only would make sense if the Bulls got something additional back like a draft pick to make it worth doing so as the Bulls would be sending along a much better player.

 

What about Deng?

 

And can they waive him and still amnesty boozer? I dunno how that stuff works...

 

Please trade Deng :/

 

What about Deng?

 

And can they waive him and still amnesty boozer? I dunno how that stuff works...

 

Please trade Deng :/

I didn't even consider Deng because Deng expires this year and Bynum doesn't. That's just foolish. You'd need a top 5 pick in return along with Bynum to make that worth doing.

I didn't even consider Deng because Deng expires this year and Bynum doesn't. That's just foolish. You'd need a top 5 pick in return along with Bynum to make that worth doing.

 

That's why I'm asking if he can be waived along with amnestying boozer or not

Thibs' system is worthless against west teams.

That's why I'm asking if he can be waived along with amnestying boozer or not

No, there would be no way to waive Bynum without paying the remaining year on his contract, and Boozer (or Rose) are the only 2 on the Bulls the Amnesty clause could be used on. It would still eat every cent of cap space the Bulls could have next offseason and possibly make it impossible to bring Mirotic over.

No, there would be no way to waive Bynum without paying the remaining year on his contract, and Boozer (or Rose) are the only 2 on the Bulls the Amnesty clause could be used on. It would still eat every cent of cap space the Bulls could have next offseason and possibly make it impossible to bring Mirotic over.

 

There's an article on espn that says he's only owed 6 million if he's waived before January something so the Bulls could potentially save a bunch but unfortunately they lack the astuteness or foresight to trade Deng.

 

Bynum's contract is only partially guaranteed, so he can be waived at several different points over the next two years without using the amnesty clause.

Chris Bosh showed last night just how much he's sacrificed individually for the good of the team the last 3+ years. He's become pretty underrated.

Chris Bosh showed last night just how much he's sacrificed individually for the good of the team the last 3+ years. He's become pretty underrated.

I agree with this.

No, there would be no way to waive Bynum without paying the remaining year on his contract, and Boozer (or Rose) are the only 2 on the Bulls the Amnesty clause could be used on. It would still eat every cent of cap space the Bulls could have next offseason and possibly make it impossible to bring Mirotic over.

Derrick Rose cannot be amnestied. He was extended after the new CBA went into place, hence the "Derrick Rose Rule".

The Cavs also have had separate discussions with the Chicago Bulls about a Bynum trade for Luol Deng, according to sources. The Bulls are in a similar position as the Lakers, about $8 million into the luxury tax and dealing with an injury-marred season.

 

Deng, like Gasol, is a free agent-to-be, and such a trade-and-waive deal with Bynum also could save the Bulls in excess of $20 million in salary and taxes this season. However, the Bulls have maintained that they do not want to trade Deng and believe they will be able to re-sign him after the season.

 

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10220178...rew-bynum-trade

 

Sigh. I hate the Bulls FO.

http://espn.go.com/nba/story/_/id/10220178...rew-bynum-trade

 

Sigh. I hate the Bulls FO.

 

I wasnt in favor of the trade when I thought they had to hold on to the cancer that is Bynum, but if they can shed Deng, AND waive Bynum to save 12.5 million, I am all for it