27. "RE: Bulls fanbase and media still affecting front office decisions..." In response to In response to 0 Fri Jul-05-13 08:27 AM by Benedict the Moor
I'm one of the few people who would actually consider this trade. Though it's tough because you simply can't have Boozer playing center and we'd have a glut @ PF.
The Bulls essentially fucked up trading Asik as I would have to imagine if we still had him, this trade would have already happened.
If it's between trading Jimmy and the Charlotte pick, it's Jimmy all day but we'd have to get back Wes Matthews and a center (Leonard?) in the process. Either that or see what Houston wants to do w/ Asik and if there's an inkling we can get him back, shove Taj @ them and a few 2nd rounders.
Bulls fans love overrating role players (Noah) this is nothing new.. Bottom line: pairing Aldridge w/ Rose gives Chicago a much coveted 2nd option. But again, a Thibadeau led team isn't going into the season w/ Boozer starting @ center, and Aldridge won't play center so they would have to get extremely creative to make this happen. Also, Boozer would definitely be amnestied (he's not coming off the bench) so you can forget that angle.
I think Chicago is holding out to see if Portland breaks and takes a lesser offer. Portland has no leverage @ the moment which is good for the Bulls. I'm curious to see how this plays out.