Just about every Bulls fan who’s seen highlights or Avi’s breakdowns of Nikola Mirotic’s game has to be excited about the prospect of Chicago bringing him over from Spain. He’s the prototypical stretch four, all the rage in the NBA these days. He’s young, having just turned 23, and should be reasonably priced for his […]
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The 2014 Plan, Part 4: Trade Chatter and Frustrating Myths
With the trade deadline upon us, it’s worth taking a look at what this week means for the long-term outlook of the Bulls, and to clear up misconceptions about Chicago’s options. 1. The Bulls were NEVER going to trade for Carmelo Anthony midseason This has been stated in a prior edition of the series but […]
The 2014 Plan, Part Three: These Aren’t the Droids You’re Looking For
For years the Bulls have touted 2014 as the year the team would finally have spending flexibility. But with the summer approaching, management has thrown cold water on the possibility of bringing over long-awaited Real Madrid star Nikola Mirotic. With a franchise so well-versed in bracing its fans for disappointment, that got us at Bulls […]
The 2014 Plan, Part Two: You Can’t Teach Size
For years the Bulls have touted 2014 as the year the team would finally have spending flexibility. But with the summer approaching, management has thrown cold water on the possibility of bringing over long-awaited Real Madrid star Nikola Mirotic. With a franchise so well-versed in bracing its fans for disappointment, that got us at Bulls […]
The 2014 Plan, Part One: The Case For Carmelo Anthony
For years the Bulls have touted 2014 as the year the team would finally have spending flexibility. But with the summer approaching, management has thrown cold water on the possibility of bringing over long-awaited Real Madrid star Nikola Mirotic. With a franchise so well-versed in bracing its fans for disappointment, that got us at Bulls […]
3-on-3: The Bulls and the Offseason So Far
1. Fact or Fiction: Signing Mike Dunleavy Jr. solves the team’s lack of outside shooting. Avi Saini: Faction. Dunleavy Jr. is a strong shooter that opposing defenses will have to constantly account for as he shot 44.9%, 44.6%, and 47.8% in spot up, off screen, and transition situations, respectively, last season. While he will help […]
Chicago Bulls Draft Prospects Part 3: The Possibly Hidden Gems
By the time the second round of the draft rolls around, fans generally lose interest. It’s hard not to blame them. By that point in the draft most of the big names are already out and most of the time teams strike out on whoever they draft anyways. But the second round remains just as […]
Chicago Bulls Draft Prospects Part 2: The Wing Men
The following is the second part of a brief analysis of players that the Chicago Bulls may look to draft with the 20th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft. The first part focuses on big men the Bulls may look to draft with the 20th pick to fill the need for a back up big […]
Chicago Bulls Draft Prospects Part 1: The Big Men
The NBA Draft is a significant event for the Chicago Bulls. The ability to successfully sift through the prospects to find that gem who can come onto the team and provide an instant impact as at least a solid role player is vital, especially for teams pressed for cap space with perennial late round draft […]
Living in limbo
Still no word on Vinny Del Negro’s future. Still no real clue about which free agent(s) the Bulls will target this summer. There’s always a certain amount of ambiguity surrounding a team after it is eliminated from the NBA playoffs. But the Bulls are one big question mark. The only players under contract for next […]