The Bulls are currently slotted to pick 29th in tonight's draft.
At 29, the Bulls are not expected to get a difference maker. Not for 2012-13, not onwards, and especially if they take the guy Mat mentioned earlier.
So Mat suggests a subtle move. A move that would send the Bulls up the draft board about 10 to 15 spots. Somewhere in the range of one of those 3 Rockets picks between 10-20 (picks 12, 16, and 18).
Mat believes Terrance Jones is going to be one of the top players of this draft when it's looked back upon in 5 or 6 years.
Jones finds himself somewhere along the lines of 15-20 on most mock drafts. Which means that when the Rockets are on the clock at 12, he's probably there.
The Rockets stacked up these picks to attempt to make a run at Dwight Howard and Deron Williams. It may still happen, but if it doesn't, they are "stuck" with all of these mid-first round picks.
This is where the Bulls come in. The Bulls have some assets in the form of pick 29 this year, the Charlotte pick, future firsts or seconds, and even Mirotic.
Mat knows a deal can be made if the Rockets do indeed feel they will not be able to move the 3 picks to get Howard.
Mat's not sold on much in this draft, but he is sold on Jones. And if he starts slipping down that board, the Bulls would really help themselves to be opportunistic, jump up there, and snatch Terrance Jones.
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Thursday, June 28, 2012
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
What it Takes to Move Joakim
A "headline grabbing move" is the only way to get Noah out of Chicago. So says Bill Ingram, @TheRocketGuy.
In other words, it's Dwight Howard to the Bulls, or Noah isn't going anywhere.
Mat used to love the idea of Dwight to the Bulls. Then he began to sour on Howard as Dwight's childish behaviors became more and more apparent as his time in Orlando appeared to be running out.
But now that the Bulls situation has changed a bit, Mat's back on board for the Howard/Rose combo.
As mentioned in the article by Ingram, Howard could keep the Bulls afloat until Rose gets back, and then they work together to bring home rings. Seems very simple to Mat.
But there's more to the deal than just Howard and Rose playing together. It also takes a number of other possible destinations out of the picture for Dwight. Right now Mat doesn't think the Magic can win, with or without Howard. But he does think if Dwight ends up in Dallas or Brooklyn, there is another power team the Bulls would have to contend with to win a title.
Mat knows that Deng, Noah, and maybe more is a huge price, but there's nothing more valuable in the NBA than a dominant big man, especially when you have a dominant point guard.
As Mat understands, it's a long shot. And may be getting longer as free agency grows nearer and nearer. But Mat does believe it's worth a look. A nice long look. One that might even result in the biggest blockbuster in Bulls history.
In other words, it's Dwight Howard to the Bulls, or Noah isn't going anywhere.
Mat used to love the idea of Dwight to the Bulls. Then he began to sour on Howard as Dwight's childish behaviors became more and more apparent as his time in Orlando appeared to be running out.
But now that the Bulls situation has changed a bit, Mat's back on board for the Howard/Rose combo.
As mentioned in the article by Ingram, Howard could keep the Bulls afloat until Rose gets back, and then they work together to bring home rings. Seems very simple to Mat.
But there's more to the deal than just Howard and Rose playing together. It also takes a number of other possible destinations out of the picture for Dwight. Right now Mat doesn't think the Magic can win, with or without Howard. But he does think if Dwight ends up in Dallas or Brooklyn, there is another power team the Bulls would have to contend with to win a title.
Mat knows that Deng, Noah, and maybe more is a huge price, but there's nothing more valuable in the NBA than a dominant big man, especially when you have a dominant point guard.
As Mat understands, it's a long shot. And may be getting longer as free agency grows nearer and nearer. But Mat does believe it's worth a look. A nice long look. One that might even result in the biggest blockbuster in Bulls history.
Thursday, June 21, 2012
Derrick Rose's Jersey is Wildly Popular
It's been revealed that Derrick Rose's jersey is the most popular in America, second in Europe and Asia, and third in Latin America.
Mat believes that he is due some (most) of the credit as he proudly wears his D-Rose jersey every single day.
It does surprise Mat that Derrick's jersey was that popular this year. In a year in which Derrick was out for a majority of the season, and the Bulls were eliminated in the first round, more Rose jerseys were sold than every other player in the league outside of Kobe.
It's astounding when you look at the fact that this is just Rose's 4th year in the league and he's not exactly the loud self promoting type such as a #6, Kobe, or Dwight Howard.
Top sales in America is amazing in itself, but the fact that his popularity has now grown to an enormous level this quickly in China, Europe, and Latin America thrills Mat.
Mat just hopes that a majority of the people who purchased those jerseys aren't afraid to come out to the UC at the beginning of the year if, and when, Derrick is not in the lineup.
Mat believes that he is due some (most) of the credit as he proudly wears his D-Rose jersey every single day.
It does surprise Mat that Derrick's jersey was that popular this year. In a year in which Derrick was out for a majority of the season, and the Bulls were eliminated in the first round, more Rose jerseys were sold than every other player in the league outside of Kobe.
It's astounding when you look at the fact that this is just Rose's 4th year in the league and he's not exactly the loud self promoting type such as a #6, Kobe, or Dwight Howard.
Top sales in America is amazing in itself, but the fact that his popularity has now grown to an enormous level this quickly in China, Europe, and Latin America thrills Mat.
Mat just hopes that a majority of the people who purchased those jerseys aren't afraid to come out to the UC at the beginning of the year if, and when, Derrick is not in the lineup.
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