Since it's a good-faith deal for the time being, there remains a chance it could fall apart. But according to one source, the Sacramento Kings are prepared to make a similar deal with the Bulls in the Wizards' stead if that were to happen.

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Sources: Bulls unloading Hinrich's salary
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By Ric Bucher
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The Chicago Bulls have a deal in place that would move Kirk Hinrich and the 17th pick to the Washington Wizards, freeing up enough cap space to pursue two maximum-salary players on this summer's free-agent market, sources with knowledge of the Bulls' plans said Thursday.

It wasn't immediately clear what Washington would send to Chicago in the trade.

The deal can't be officially consummated until July 8, when the Wizards will have room under the salary cap to absorb Hinrich's $9 million contract without having to send back anything of similar value.

Since it's a good-faith deal for the time being, there remains a chance it could fall apart. But according to one source, the Sacramento Kings are prepared to make a similar deal with the Bulls in the Wizards' stead if that were to happen.

Either way, moving Hinrich and the pick would push Chicago's space under the cap from $20 million to more than $30 million. That puts the Bulls on equal footing with the Miami Heat in pursuing not just one but two members of a free-agent class that is expected to include LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Carlos Boozer, Amare Stoudemire and Joe Johnson.

Ric Bucher covers the NBA for ESPN The Magazine.

He doesn't mention what the Bulls would get back either. If I am dreaming for a second the Bulls may have one of the best lineups in NBA history next season.

Noah
Bosh
Deng
LeBron
Rose

Is this why Phil is trying to leave on top?

He doesn't mention what the Bulls would get back either. If I am dreaming for a second the Bulls may have one of the best lineups in NBA history next season.

Noah
Bosh
Deng
LeBron
Rose

Is this why Phil is trying to leave on top?

Who is going to be our grindy white guy now?

Hopefully they can still dump Deng.

I need to stop reading NBA threads. Shit like that is getting my hopes way too damn high.

I think it's time for me to break out the Ron Mercer jersey.

Why would you want to dump Deng if you can get Bosh and LeBron without dumping him?

If you can't get Bosh and Lebron, they better not spend it, just to spend it. Like Bernsy has been saying, save it for Melo and Durant.

even if they were close i think Reinsdorf would consider paying luxury tax in this siutation

even if they were close i think Reinsdorf would consider paying luxury tax in this siutation

Melo is about to re-up with the Nugget.

carmen, jurko, and harry say chicago can't compete with miami for attracting the top FA's.

If Bernstein has been saying that he is a complete fucking idiot. Noway any of those guys wait until next year to sign a deal.

Any NBA fan should immediately turn the station.

Any sane person should immediately turn the station.

Just as an FYI since everyone seems to be reporting that we can sign 2 MAX guys that's not the case.

Assuming a 56.1 million dollar cap, and the Bulls sign one max guy:
Max guy: $16,568,908
Luol Deng $11,345,000
Derrick Rose $5,546,160
Joakim Noah $3,128,536
James Johnson $1,713,600
Taj Gibson $1,117,680
Roster hold $473,604
Roster hold $473,604
Roster hold $473,604
Roster hold $473,604
Roster hold $473,604
Total $41,787,904

Remaining for final FA: $14,312,096