Over the past few days, I participated in a mock draft/offseason on behalf of the Bulls. When the draft started, I said that the Bulls lack rim protection, outside shooting, and positional size. I tried to address those deficiencies and also seek out opportunities to improve … [Read more...]
Three Trade Targets for the Chicago Bulls
No, this isn’t about Jerami Grant or Harrison Barnes. Though I could probably talk myself into either of those acquisitions, I’m going to focus on a few less-heralded players who’d be great fits on a team that now has the best record in the East. More than anything else, … [Read more...]
3 Lessons from the Trade Deadline: (#3) Bulls are Financial Champs, But New CBA Limits Profitability
The new Collective Bargaining Agreement increased the amount of cash teams can receive in trades on an annual basis, from $3.5 million last year to $5.1 million this season. After dealing a second rounder to the Warriors (Roundball Reasons favorite Jordan Bell!) for the full … [Read more...]
3 Lessons from the Trade Deadline: (#2) Unwanted Contract Market Heating Up
Looking at the deadline deals more closely, all the big trades were inspired by a desire to shed an unwanted player contract. The Clippers dealt Blake Griffin because they thought they could spend his $35M a year more effectively. The Lakers moved Jordan Clarkson for the same … [Read more...]
Throwback Jersey Thursday: Measuring Greatness
What's the best measure of a player's performance? While some are content with conventional stats like points, rebounds, and field goal percentage, I believe the best gauge of a player's worth to a specific team comes from looking at the difference in how the team plays with the … [Read more...]