Bynum to Bulls

[MarsupialMadness]

Will Thibs be coaching the Bulls next year? A lot of issues between him and GarPax.

Also, just how good is Carmello these days? Honest, question. Is he a top 5, top 8 or even top 10 player in the league? Since the Knicks are always a complete mess, I find it hard to determine.

Carmello can score.  If a solid defense were built around him and he was inserted into that lineup, I could see them having success.

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I do not wish for the Bulls to pursue Carmelo. Thibs and Carmelo would be a disaster. Carmelo is all about Carmelo still, he hasn't gotten it yet.

[MU B2002]

I do not wish for the Bulls to pursue Carmelo. Thibs and Carmelo would be a disaster. Carmelo is all about Carmelo still, he hasn't gotten it yet.

+1000.  Same problems in NY as in Denver. 

[JWags85]

Still a top 5 scorer. Anything else, not so much.

Top 5 black hole as well.  King of receiving a pass on the wing, jab step...jab step...pivot...jab step...fade away.

Turner is averaging almost 20 pts, 6 reb, and 4 asts this year.  He's more intriguing to me that others I guess.  He could also play kind of combo at the 2 which would allow Rose to run off ball more as well.  And he's a Chicago kid, not that it means much.

[77ncaachamps]

JB is going to play 40 mins a night, put up stats, and is going to get paid. All in all, this move benefits him greatly.

Also, I thought that JB and Deng really didn't fit together in the starting line-up. Their games are too similar, and I thought it hurt Butler's effectiveness.

I agree.

This helps Jimmy gain more experience, showcase his game, and expose his weaknesses (which he will work on in the offseason). It also helps attract potential suitors.

But he's probably going to do it on a losing team.

[RushmoreAcademy]

Even with Deng gone I think they Bulls will finish 6th in the East.   There are just too many teams who are also bad and don't have the benefit of Thibs making them hustle night in and night out.

Melo coming to the Bulls would be a nightmare.  Everything that makes this a great team to root for is everything that he is not.

[Lennys Tap]

Even with Deng gone I think they Bulls will finish 6th in the East.   There are just too many teams who are also bad and don't have the benefit of Thibs making them hustle night in and night out.

Melo coming to the Bulls would be a nightmare.  Everything that makes this a great team to root for is everything that he is not.

Sad but probably true. Give Thibs the rest of the year off, get a better pick in this outstanding draft.

[MerrittsMustache]

Melo coming to the Bulls would be a nightmare.  Everything that makes this a great team to root for is everything that he is not.

I'd LOVE to see the Bulls sign Melo. He may not be a "team-first" guy but he puts up 26-7-3 a night on 45% shooting.

The Bulls are great to root for because they're a bunch of hard-working guys who max out on their abilities. You know who doesn't win NBA titles? Teams of hard-working guys who max out on their abilities. You know who does win NBA titles? Teams with superstar players.

What's not to like about a line-up of Rose, Butler, Melo, Gibson and Noah. Snell and Dunleavy off the bench along with a cheap, vet guard (Mo Williams? Steve Blake?) and defense-first big man (Birdman? Kaman?). That's a contender.

[MarsupialMadness]

I'd LOVE to see the Bulls sign Melo. He may not be a "team-first" guy but he puts up 26-7-3 a night on 45% shooting.

The Bulls are great to root for because they're a bunch of hard-working guys who max out on their abilities. You know who doesn't win NBA titles? Teams of hard-working guys who max out on their abilities. You know who does win NBA titles? Teams with superstar players.

What's not to like about a line-up of Rose, Butler, Melo, Gibson and Noah. Snell and Dunleavy off the bench along with a cheap, vet guard (Mo Williams? Steve Blake?) and defense-first big man (Birdman? Kaman?). That's a contender.

^ exactly what I was thinking.

[damuts222]

Dunleavy is as good as gone.  The Rockets have already inquired about him.

[RushmoreAcademy]

I'd LOVE to see the Bulls sign Melo. He may not be a "team-first" guy but he puts up 26-7-3 a night on 45% shooting.

The Bulls are great to root for because they're a bunch of hard-working guys who max out on their abilities. You know who doesn't win NBA titles? Teams of hard-working guys who max out on their abilities. You know who does win NBA titles? Teams with superstar players.

What's not to like about a line-up of Rose, Butler, Melo, Gibson and Noah. Snell and Dunleavy off the bench along with a cheap, vet guard (Mo Williams? Steve Blake?) and defense-first big man (Birdman? Kaman?). That's a contender.

Maybe.... but I'd have to see it to believe it that Melo isn't going to burn 16 seconds off the clock and take a fade away 17 footer.  Don't forget Mirotic.   If you haven't already gotten excited about him, here is an updated Draft Express video talking about his strengths and with a bunch of highlights.  Hard to not think he could be a very, very effective player.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjaHc9Vp9wU#t=179

[MerrittsMustache]

Maybe.... but I'd have to see it to believe it that Melo isn't going to burn 16 seconds off the clock and take a fade away 17 footer.  Don't forget Mirotic.   If you haven't already gotten excited about him, here is an updated Draft Express video talking about his strengths and with a bunch of highlights.  Hard to not think he could be a very, very effective player.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjaHc9Vp9wU#t=179

He makes quite a few of those fade away 17 footers though 

Can't believe I forgot about Mirotic. He's received a lot of hype and he's likely going to be more Taj Gibson (with range) than Dirk Nowitzki, but he'll be a very nice piece to the puzzle as well.

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Carmelo is not the answer for the Bulls, the 2/3 position is the issue.

[MerrittsMustache]

Carmelo is not the answer for the Bulls, the 2/3 position is the issue.

Melo can play the 3. The Bulls need Jimmy to become a "3 and D" guy at the 2.

[ChitownSpaceForRent]

I shutter thinking about Rose and Melo on the court at the same time...I cant imagine anybody getting up many shots with those two on the court.