Bulls meet with DeAaron Fox!

[Smitty77]

1 day ago – via Twitter NickFriedell
Nick Friedell: Interesting note: DeAaron Fox said spoke to the Bulls’ front office during his time at the Combine.


Why would the team that is slated to draft at #16 interview a guy projected to go #3 (nbadraft.net) and at #5 (draftexpress.com)?:-))))))))))))))

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

This could get VERY interesting.

Smitty77

P.S.  Hello Mr. Butler, is that you???:-))))))))))))

[Darío SpanishFan]

I don't think we trade for Butler or George until we see if we can get Hayward as a FA. And we are not trading our pick for Bobby Portis or Robin Lopez.

It's a very good point, TP. But it may have to do with other team than the Celtics.

[Smitty77]

And Nicholas has the Bulls drafting John Collins, who we oddly had in for a workout!!!!

http://nesn.com/2017/05/nba-mock-draft-2017-final-first-round-pick-predictions-before-lottery/

Smitty77

[Somebody]

I think it's Phoenix wanting Butler, they have a hole at the SF spot and definitely have the young guys and picks to make an intriguing package

[LilRip]

Interesting indeed! Maybe this means that if DA lands #1-2, we keep the pick. If we land #3-4, he's inclined to trade it ala Ray Allen deal.

[Smitty77]

I think it's Phoenix wanting Butler, they have a hole at the SF spot and definitely have the young guys and picks to make an intriguing package

Butler is now represented by WME, who also represents Lebron's entertainment side of his portfolio.

Point being, Butler would be p---ed off to be sent to the Suns and any player represented by WME would have to think twice about continuing such a relationship IF they allow a STAR to get traded to a pitiful team like the Phoenix Suns!!!!  Also, other NBA stars would think twice about signing with WME!!!

Smitty77

[mr. dee]

I think it's Phoenix wanting Butler, they have a hole at the SF spot and definitely have the young guys and picks to make an intriguing package

Butler is now represented by WME, who also represents Lebron's entertainment side of his portfolio.

Point being, Butler would be p---ed off to be sent to the Suns and any player represented by WME would have to think twice about continuing such a relationship IF they allow a STAR to get traded to a pitiful team like the Phoenix Suns!!!!  Also, other NBA stars would think twice about signing with WME!!!

Smitty77

Knowing the Bulls, I wouldn't be surprised if their management get to send him in Phoenix or any dumpster fire team.

[iadera]

Just look where Boogie was sent to. So, it does happen.

[Somebody]

I think it's Phoenix wanting Butler, they have a hole at the SF spot and definitely have the young guys and picks to make an intriguing package

Butler is now represented by WME, who also represents Lebron's entertainment side of his portfolio.

Point being, Butler would be p---ed off to be sent to the Suns and any player represented by WME would have to think twice about continuing such a relationship IF they allow a STAR to get traded to a pitiful team like the Phoenix Suns!!!!  Also, other NBA stars would think twice about signing with WME!!!

Smitty77

I think a Bledsoe Booker Butler Chriss Chandler lineup is pretty beastly.  That's at least a playoff team with room ro improve as Chriss and Booker continue to develop (Chandler can be replaced by Len as he ages even more)

[mctyson]

I don't think these visits mean anything.

[Csfan1984]

1 day ago – via Twitter NickFriedell
Nick Friedell: Interesting note: DeAaron Fox said spoke to the Bulls’ front office during his time at the Combine.


Why would the team that is slated to draft at #16 interview a guy projected to go #3 (nbadraft.net) and at #5 (draftexpress.com)?:-))))))))))))))

Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm.

This could get VERY interesting.

Smitty77

P.S.  Hello Mr. Butler, is that you???:-))))))))))))

Phx doesn't make sense to me but its a business and maybe they pull that trigger. I agree it does foreshadow a possible trade though.l think with a top 3-8 selecting team. If C's fall out of top 3 I can see a trade for Butler for the 4th and Smart.

[Darío SpanishFan]

I think it's Phoenix wanting Butler, they have a hole at the SF spot and definitely have the young guys and picks to make an intriguing package

Butler is now represented by WME, who also represents Lebron's entertainment side of his portfolio.

Point being, Butler would be p---ed off to be sent to the Suns and any player represented by WME would have to think twice about continuing such a relationship IF they allow a STAR to get traded to a pitiful team like the Phoenix Suns!!!!  Also, other NBA stars would think twice about signing with WME!!!

Smitty77

I think a Bledsoe Booker Butler Chriss Chandler lineup is pretty beastly.  That's at least a playoff team with room ro improve as Chriss and Booker continue to develop (Chandler can be replaced by Len as he ages even more)

So, what are they sending to CHI for Butler? Bender, Ulis and a 1st? You need some bench too.

[Sketch5]

And Nicholas has the Bulls drafting John Collins, who we oddly had in for a workout!!!!

http://nesn.com/2017/05/nba-mock-draft-2017-final-first-round-pick-predictions-before-lottery/

Smitty77

So C's pick 3 or 4,filler, for Butler, and Collins.....That works. Sign Hayward as an FA, maybe trade NY for O'Quinn. Golden.

[jambr380]

Remember that we would need to match outgoing salary  (125% plus $100K) if we are signing Hayward. If the trade took place after the draft, you could include the draft pick's salary. You would be looking at at least Bradley, the pick, and filler. That filler may include somebody like Rozier and Jackson, but more likely somebody like Smart.

I still think a Bradley, Crowder, 2018 Cs pick (not BKN pick) would be a good deal for Chicago. I would hate to give up Bradley, Crowder, and this year's BKN pick (or Brown)...like, I would be pretty furious.

[Somebody]

I think it's Phoenix wanting Butler, they have a hole at the SF spot and definitely have the young guys and picks to make an intriguing package

Butler is now represented by WME, who also represents Lebron's entertainment side of his portfolio.

Point being, Butler would be p---ed off to be sent to the Suns and any player represented by WME would have to think twice about continuing such a relationship IF they allow a STAR to get traded to a pitiful team like the Phoenix Suns!!!!  Also, other NBA stars would think twice about signing with WME!!!

Smitty77

I think a Bledsoe Booker Butler Chriss Chandler lineup is pretty beastly.  That's at least a playoff team with room ro improve as Chriss and Booker continue to develop (Chandler can be replaced by Len as he ages even more)

So, what are they sending to CHI for Butler? Bender, Ulis and a 1st? You need some bench too.

Yeah I think it would be Ullis, the 17 pick and Bender. They still have Knight and Len as bench players. For wings they could certainly sign some 3 and D guys in FA.