Here is the official word from the Bulls web site on the Salmons deal. There were also draft picks involved.

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Any chance the Bulls can move Hinrich and complete this trade trifecta? It appears the rumor with the Lakers is dead, and now that the T-Mac sweepstakes is over, I don't think any more significant moves will be made before 2:00.

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So do they have enough for two max deals now?

Not even close.

They will have enough for one max deal.

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I havent been following it that closely but I thought they were gonna be in position to get one as it was. I thought clearing Salmons and Tyrus off the books would open it up.

Is it too early to add Tyrus Thomas to the "Marc Columbo All Stars" of former Chicago athletes that perform slightly better than they did here and therefore become a great area of angst for Chicago fans who wish they were still here?

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It started already with my buddies at work. So no to answer your question.

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Tyrus doesn't really save you a whole lot of cash, it was just the ol addition by subtraction thing

Hinrich is the one they need to move....if anything I'd be surprised if they didn't and yet were able to get rid of Salmons. I would have thought it would be the other way around

Yeah, the Tyrus move got us back equal expiring money. They just wanted to get something of value back for a guy they have no intention of re-signing. A first round pick from Chrlotte should be about middle of the round next season, and right outside the lottery. At least it's something.

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Looking forward to the Milton Bradley reniassance in Seattle so a bunch of dumbass Cubs fans can wring their hands about how they gave up on him too early

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jordan is going to buy the bobcats. that means lotto pick is possible! maybe john wall will stay in school another year?

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That can't possibly happen right?

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Per the Tribune, the draft pick from the Bobcat is "protected" - which most likely means that the Bull would not get the pick if it's a lottery pick: http://www.chicagobreakingsports.com/2010/02/bulls-in-tyrus-talks-bucks-trade-finalized.html


Linda S.

So assuming everyone who can be set free following this season is gone, how much will the Bulls be under the cap? I don't know the exact salaries, but it seems that between Miller, James, the new guys & the old man they should be about 22 million lighter than the current load...no?

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So does this mean that Lebron basically has his choice between Cleveland, Chicago, and New York and that no other team, even the Nets, are a threat?

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Let's not forget Washington, which also has a lot of $$$$ coming off their books. Why would LeBron want to leave though?

Cleveland is a shithole

If the Cavaliers don't represent the East in the NBA Finals, Mike Brown's fired as head coach and then we wonder if LeBron sports the blue & orange of the Knicks or the blue & white of the Nets...

That is how it seems to me. The only other team I have heard mentioned is the Clippers, but cmon, it's the Clippers. So I have to think it is one of those 3 places.

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Well I guess BR, we are wrong, at least according to Bill Simmons. From his twitter: Official LBJ Sweepstakes: Cavs, Bulls, NYK (favs); Mavs, Clips (sleepers); NJ, Mia, Hou, LAL(longshots). And so it begins.

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The love for Tyrus on the Bulls website comment section is mind boggling and borderline hilarious. These guys are acting like they just traded away Jordan.

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I've read it's going to be something like $20 million in cap room this summer, but I believe a max free agent will cost something like $15 or $16 million (that does seem a little high).

Chris Richard was cut. My fantasy team is screwed. Why are they not releasing Grandpa? This team has 7 guards.

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Miami the Wolves and Washington too. There is always the possibility of a sign and trade. No one talks about it but the Lakers haven't given Kobe an extension yet. Next season is the last year of his deal. They traded Shaq so I don't believe trading him is out of the question. It could be a very interesting or boring summer. I think Wade will leave.

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Please help me out again! Clearing the cap space great moves? Doesn't this all hinge on who the get?Damn MORONS

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I'm going to bounce from the spot for awhile but I will be back at some point to argue with you about this hoops stuff again. Playoffs have been great this season. See ya up the road.

I'm out.

They were able to trade Shaq because they had Kobe...

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What about if they trade Kobe, and sign Lebron?

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That's too big of a risk. What if LeBron doesn't sign?What are you left with? What are you getting for Kobe? They were able to part with Shaq because after all was said and done they still had the best player in the league...

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