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Location: Chicago, IL | Arena: United Center (21,711) | Chairman: Jerry Reinsdorf
Basketball Ops Executive VP: John Paxson | Head Coach: TBD | Titles: 6 (1991-93, 1996-98)
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MOST VALUABLE PLAYER
This is a tough one, since no one on the entire roster met expectations this season. By default, it might as well go to guard Ben Gordon, who was the Bulls' leading scorer for the third straight season at 18.6 points.

MOST DISAPPOINTING PLAYER
This honor could be split about eight ways and include one player now toiling in Cleveland. Ben Wallace aside, F Luol Deng might have to lead the disappointing category since he missed 19 games with injuries and didn't build on last year's promise. That said, Deng was also a strong candidate for team MVP by averaging 17.0 points while shooting 48 percent from the field.

FREE AGENT FOCUS
Most of the focus will be on G Ben Gordon and F Luol Deng, who will become restricted free agents on July 1 because they turned down the Bulls' offers for contract extensions last summer. The Bulls won't let either player walk away, but may explore sign-and-trade scenarios. Beyond that, G Chris Duhon and G Shannon Brown are unrestricted free agents. Rookie F Demetris Nichols is a restricted free agent.

PLAYER NOTES

--F Drew Gooden missed the final 10 games of the season with a lower abdominal strain. In one of the last games he played, Gooden piled up 31 points and 16 rebounds in a win over Atlanta, giving the Bulls high hopes of what could happen next season if the six-year veteran dedicates himself during the summer.

--F Tyrus Thomas finished the season by scoring 26 points in a win over Toronto, one point short of his career-high. Thomas averaged 12.4 points and 6.6 rebounds while starting the final 10 games of the season.

--G Chris Duhon is a restricted free agent this summer and doesn't figure to return for a fifth season with the Bulls. But he did finish strong, following up his 22-point, 15-assist effort against Milwaukee with eight points and six assists in 24 minutes against Toronto.

--C Joakim Noah did not start the final game of the regular season. He was given permission to travel to New York the previous day because of a death in the family, then returned late. He reached the locker room at the United Center about an hour before tip-off. Noah still played 30 minutes, notching 12 points, nine rebounds, four blocked shots and three assists.

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April 28, 2008 6:29 pm
(POLL) Here is a quick thought and Question. Lets assume that John Paxson does not trade the pick, which is very likely, then who should he draft?
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May 10, 2008 3:22 pm
With D'Antoni going to the Knicks, I think Pax should focus on Avery Johnson.  He seems like  he doesnt put up with much.  I thought D'Antoni's style would have been fun to watch though.
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May 15, 2008 9:49 pm

The draft lottery is next tuesday, and we all know the Bulls have needs....alot of needs.

Now I know the thought of drafting another young player turns alot of you guys off, but does the thought of having Beasley wearing a Bulls uniform interest anyone?

I mention Beasley because he will probably be the second one drafte ...(more)

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May 8, 2008 10:59 pm
Hopefully
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May 13, 2008 1:25 pm

Man, how would that be a way of keeping that LA legacy going or what. Keep Kobe these next two years, Then Dump him and go for Lebron. I say trade Kobe in two years for a ton of future 1st rounders to a contending team, Then you got Gasol and Lebron, which I think they could afford.

Not only that, they would have all those draft picks too!

Now, i hate the ...(more)

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May 10, 2008 9:24 pm

Mike D'Antoni has agreed to terms of a contract offered by the Knicks. He will sign monday and become the Knicks new Head Coach next year. Looks like the offer is 24 mil. over 4 years.

So now who do the Bulls hire? Or better yet, who WILL John Paxson pick? I have also ...(more)

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May 9, 2008 7:10 pm
(POLL) All put together what I believe are a team (12 players and 1 on IR) of overachievers and don't quite get the recognition that they deserve.  PG Jose Calderon and TJ Ford  What a 1-2 punch Toronto has, both players efficiency rank among top 40 nba players in Efficiency/48 and Player efficiency rating, will one ...(more)
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May 7, 2008 2:55 pm
(POLL) Would you guys trade Andres Nocioni and Drew Gooden for Jermaine O'Neal?
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May 9, 2008 1:50 pm
(POLL) Included in this poll are Small Forwards, Power Forwards, and Centers. Whom is the best Forward/Center in the NBA? Barely missing the list were Rockets C Yao Ming (Bosh very narrowly beat him out), TWolves C ...(more)
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May 10, 2008 11:47 am

Looks like Rick Carlisle is set to sign a contract with Dallas to coach the Mav's.

4 year 17 million is a steal, for IMO the best available coach the Bulls SHOULD have signed.

Rick Carlisle knows the Eastern conference style of play better than any of the other candidates, and has the track record that speaks for its ...(more)

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May 9, 2008 1:38 pm
(POLL) With so many elite NBA Guards today, who do you believe is the best? It is a difficult choice, because each player has their unique quality's about them. Factor in everything, who you would want most on your team, which player would you start a team around, which of these is the most valuable to their team?
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May 6, 2008 3:14 pm
So fellow Chicago Bulls fans, reports out of the Suns and Bulls organizations, have reported that Mike D' Antoni has agreed to become the next basketball coach of the Chicago Bulls. So, what do you all think of John Paxsons desicion to hire D'Antoni. I have to be honest and say tha ...(more)
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April 30, 2008 3:14 pm
Happy days, Happy days. Paxon needs to hire him imediately.