It’s getting crazy, people. July 1 is a few short days away and teams are jockeying for poll position in the upcoming free agent bonanza. Here’s a roundup of news and rumors about the free agents that may or may not be a part of the Bulls’ near future. Amar’e Stoudemire: According to ESPN’s Chris […]
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Say goodbye to Captain Kirk and the 17th pick…say hello to cap space
After being one-upped in the all-important “Cap Space Race” by the Miami Heat — who created extra financial flexibility by trading Daequan Cook and their first round pick in last night’s draft — the Bulls countered by reportedly agreeing to send Kirk Hinrich and the 17th pick to the Washington Wizards for (you guessed it!) extra financial […]
Free Agent Watch: Joe Johnson and Larry Drew
The Atlanta Hawks have hired Larry Drew as their new head coach. Drew, in case you didn’t know, was Atlanta’s lead assistant for the last six years. But despite his connection with the team and its players, his promotion could have a profound effect on whether or not Joe Johnson is wearing a Hawks jersey […]
Free Agent Watch: Wade hangs out with Anthony, Bosh and Johnson
Although this summer’s big name free agents have pooh-poohed that whole “free agent summit” rumor, that doesn’t mean there haven’t been some formal and informal gatherings. To wit: During his recent trip to Los Angeles, Dwyane Wade had a Jordan Brand event with Joe Johnson and also had dinner with Chris Bosh. He also hung […]
Free Agent Watch: The Powers That Be will discuss their futures together
Check this out: According to Fred Mitchell of the Chicago Tribune, Dwyane Wade is planning to meet with some of the other big names in this summer’s free agent bonanza to discuss their future…individually or collectively. Said Wade: “(Free agency) has been three years coming. We’ve discussed it prematurely, at different times. (But) you don’t […]
Free Agent Watch: Even more on LeBron, Bosh, Johnson and Stoudemire
Here’s more of the latest on this summer’s free-agents-to-be: LeBron James: Tired of all the LeBron speculation yet? Don’t worry: You only have about a month and a half to go! Here’s some more conjecture for you: Chris Broussard of ESPN The Magazine ranked the five most probable destinations for King James…and Chicago topped the […]
Free Agent Watch: More on Johnson and Boozer
Check out what Bill Simmons had to say about Joe Johnson today: “Put it this way, Joe Johnson: Knicks fans aren’t exactly going to be pouring champagne on each other because their team just signed the 29-year-old alpha dog of the 2009-10 Atlanta Hawks — a team that was nearly embarrassed by the depleted Bucks, […]
Free Agent Watch: Boozer and Johnson swept out of the playoffs
The second round of the NBA playoffs was a basketball wasteland for two players the Bulls may or may not target during this summer’s free agent bonanza. And “wasteland” might be an understatement. “Apocalypse” might be more appropriate. Carlos Boozer and his Utah Jazz were unceremoniously swept by the Los Angeles Lakers, losing last night’s elimination game at […]
Free Agent Watch: Joe Johnson is struggling
The 2010 NBA playoffs have been a rough time for free-agent-to-be Joe Johnson. In the first round, his Atlanta Hawks struggled mightily against the Andrew Bogut-less Milwaukee Bucks. And now, in the second round, they’re on the verge of being swept by the Orlando Magic. And it hasn’t been close. After Orlando’s Game 3 victory […]
Free Agent Watch: Joe Johnson struggles as the Hawks fall at home
The 2009-10 Atlanta Hawks won 53 games. That was the third-best regular season record in the Eastern Conference and Atlanta’s best finish since the 1993-94 campaign. All-Star Joe Johnson (21.3 PPG, 4.6 RPG, 4.9 APG, 1.1 SPG) was a big reason for the Hawks’ success. Johnson ranked 10th in Minutes Per Game (38.0), 11th in Points […]