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Chicago Bulls Win 2008 NBA Draft Lottery
The Chicago Bulls beat all the odds and landed the #1 pick in this years NBA Draft. They are likely to select either Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley.
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DeCourcy: NBA mock draft: Bulls need Rose more than Beasley
sportingnews.com 5/21/2008 — The NBA draft order is set, and the Bulls are the surprising team in the driver's seat. Will they take Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley with the top pick?
Bulls Hit Jackpot
thewarmstove.blogspot.com 5/21/2008 — As everybody knows the Bulls struck lottery gold last night, beating 1.7% odds of landing the top pick in the June Draft. Just like last year there are 2 major prospects, Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose, that John Paxson can’t wait to get his triple title-ringed hands on. A season removed from their most successful run since MJ owned United, this pick should pay immediate dividends for the Bulls
Let's not forget Beasley :: CHICAGO SUN-TIMES :: Greg Couch
suntimes.com 5/22/2008 — Rose is terrific, but inside scorer Bulls need is there for the picking My first thought on seeing the Bulls land the No. 1 pick in the draft lottery was this: Oh, my god, the Bulls are going to get Michael Beasley. It was only later that I learned, ...
Why the Bulls Should Draft Derrick Rose - It's Easier Than You Think
hoopsaddict.com 5/22/2008 — Most people (and draft boards) are assuming the Bulls will take Michael Beasley with the #1 overall pick. The logic is obvious, but slow your role just a bit ---- Derrick Rose is the right pick for Chicago.
Rose excited about Bulls possibility
suntimes.com 5/21/2008 — If the Bulls make hometown hero Derrick Rose the No. 1 pick in the NBA draft — as expected — that’s just fine with Rose. The Chicago native said Tuesday he is excited about the prospect of playing for the Bulls and acknowledged there would be some ...
Draft lottery reaction: Beasley could fill Chicago's post needs - NBA
sports.espn.go.com 5/1/2008 — SECAUCUS, N.J. -- The Chicago Bulls were the big winners in the 2008 draft lottery Tuesday night, taking home the top pick despite a measly 1.7 percent chance of winning the lottery. Only one team, the 1993 Orlando Magic , has overcome greater odds ...
Bulls come up Winners in 2008 NBA Draft Lottery
bringindanoize.blogspot.com 5/21/2008 — As you all know by now, Nets investor and music executive Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter represented the Nets at the NBA Draft Lottery yesterday at the studios of NBA Entertainment in Secaucus, NJ. Unfortunately his presence didn't bring any luck for his team as the Chicago Bulls who had a 1.7% chance of getting first pick,ended up winning the first overall draft pick for the 2008 NBA Draft, which will ...
Lottery luck is absent again
jsonline.com 5/21/2008 — Bucks fall from seventh to eighth; Bulls get top pick By TOM ENLUND tenlund@journalsentinel.com Posted: May 20, 2008 The Chicago Bulls were the big winners in the National Basketball Association's draft lottery Tuesday night and the Milwaukee Bucks ...
OMG!! First Pick!!!1!!
foulballs.net 5/22/2008 — Finally. After a Bulls season that was filled with nothing but frustration, and a coaching search that has gone much the same way, Chicago finally got a little lucky on Tuesday night. Despite having only a 1.7% chance of winning the NBA draft ...
Chicago Bulls mum on plan for top pick
sun-sentinel.com 5/22/2008 — Bulls Vice President John Paxson isn't about to tip his hand. Which means, for now, clarity in the June 26 NBA Draft seems out of the Heat's grasp.
Chicago Bulls Grab First Pick Of 2008 Draft, Heat Get Second - ESPN Video
sports.espn.go.com 5/21/2008 — Chicago Bulls Grab First Pick Of 2008 Draft, Heat Get Second
Bulls hit NBA Draft lottery jackpot
chicagotribune.com 5/21/2008 — The NBA Draft lottery balls bounced the Bulls' way on Tuesday night, and they will pick No. 1 in the NBA Draft on June 26.
Sorting Out The ClusterFun: The Chicago Bulls Roster In Regards To The #1 Pick
ridiculousupside.com 5/21/2008 — So the unpossible has happenz.  The Chicago Bulls have the #1 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft.  They, unlike the majority of lottery teams, are not completely ruined in the personnel department.  They're one year removed from the ...
You Must Choose Wisely
sportsyenta.blogspot.com 5/21/2008 — Every time I try to get away from the Chicago Bulls , they find a way to bring me back. I just can't quit them. But never in a million years did I expect today to be the day that would revitalize my excitement for the Red Oxen. Against all odds -- ...
NBA Draft: What To Do With The No. 1 Pick!
ballhype.com 5/21/2008 — Now that the NBA lottery picks have been announced, the no. 1 slot went to the Chicago Bulls.  But with a handful of potential Hall of famers available who should the baby Bulls choose? Chicago is loaded at the four spot and has three capable players at the guard position, so my pick might surprise everyone... www.rawsportsblog.com  
Keeping An Eye On Miami
blog.rogersbroadcasting.com 5/22/2008 — Wednesday May 21 2008 - 3:35pm Eastern The Chicago Bulls had a 1.7% chance of winning the NBA Draft Lottery … but Lady Luck was on their side … and they beat all odds by snagging the top pick. And Chicago’s good fortune COULD ...
The Chicago Bulls Get Lucky (in the Draft Lottery)
indignantonline.com 5/21/2008 — The Bulls get lucky for a change, as Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose have their Bulls-centric pro's and con's explored.
The Bulls Win The Lottery!
depressedfan.com 5/21/2008 — In case you missed it, the Chicago Bulls have won the coveted number 1 pick in this Summer's NBA lottery. Bulls fans everywhere are rejoicing, they're licking their chops, hoping their management will pick Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley (I'd go with ...
Bulls win lottery, receive #1 pick
blogabull.com 5/21/2008 — How's this for NBA-karma what-have-yous that I always thought were quite lame (but will share anyway): I spaced and missed the live lottery drawing. Luckily I realized it at 7:30. So I was able to flip to ESPNNews, who showed the full replay ...
BULLS WIN LOTTERY: ROSE BACK HOME?goodmanonfox's blog listings.
The Chicago Bulls won the NBA Draft Lottery and hold the No. 1 pick in the June 26 draft. How about the Bulls bringing point guard Derrick Rose back home to Chicago? The Bulls could actually use both Rose or co-No. 1 pick Michael Beasley, but it would be difficult to imagine passing on a local star such as Rose - especially when the Bulls could still use an athletic floor leader. No Comments
Someone Show Me My Paycheck StatSimonOnSports
A Journey into the Mind of Mike D'Antoni ...And that means the Chicago Bulls will have the #1 pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. "Aww fuck are you god damn kidding me? The Bulls got the god damn #1 pick? That's not fair, why the hell didn't they tell me the NBA was rigging the lottery for them? I gotta deal with Stephon Marbury and trying to get fat ass Eddy Curry in shape and the fucking Bulls ...
Chicago Bulls Win #1 Pick In 2008 DraftLABallTalk.com
Once again, the Chicago Bulls have got a #1 overall pick in the NBA Draft. The last #1 pick by the Chicago Bulls was in 1999 when they selected Elton Brand out of Duke University. We all know how that worked out for them, Elton Brand is now the amazing face of the Los Angeles [...]
The Bulls Pwn the NBA LotteryTremendous Upside Potential
BobbyStompy here now; expect a Rickhouse freak out very soon... Say it with me, everybody: the Chicago Bulls are your 2008 NBA Lottery Champions! Do you think we can get that inserted into the pre-game introductions next season? With a 1.7 percent chance of winning, the Bulls stuck it to the Miami Heat by snatching the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft. While Chicago celebrates, I instantly ...
Bulls Win #1 Pick in NBA Draft Lottery!Sport Syndicate
As a result of the 2008 NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday, the Bulls claimed the first pick in the 2008 NBA Draft. Da Bulls beat incredible odds to do it, having held only a 1.7 percent chance of claiming the top spot in this summer's NBA Draft, to be held on June 26 in New York City. The 24th annual edition of the NBA Draft Lottery determined the order of selection for the first 14 picks of the ...
Chicago Bulls Win the NBA Draft LotteryThird Quarter Collapse
Haha, wow. Talk about unlikely. The Chicago Bulls won the top pick in the 2008 NBA Draft despite having only a 1.7% chance of doing so. The Miami Heat will pick second, and the Minnesota Timberwolves will pick third. Here's the complete draft order: Chicago Bulls Miami Heat Minnesota Timberwolves Seattle SuperSonics Memphis Grizzlies New York Knicks Los Angeles Clippers Milwaukee ...
Bulls Hope to Move Up in NBA Draft Lottery TonightSport Syndicate
The 2008 NBA Draft Lottery is Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. CT on ESPN. As a result of their overall record (33-49), the Bulls have received the ninth spot in the NBA's Draft Lottery. The Bulls will have 17 of the 1,000 ping-pong ball combinations in the Lottery. While the Bulls have a chance to move into the top three selections, they are guaranteed no worse than the 12th overall pick. Even though
Hoops Addict Article - The Bulls Should Draft Derrick RoseThe On Deck Circle
So, the Bulls (somehow, don’t get me started) won the NBA’s draft lottery and will now receive the #1 overall pick in the draft. Most point to Michael Beasley as the easy choice. (An aside is that most assume that I, too, would point to Beasley as the easy choice, given my affinity for Durant [...]
Beasley vs. RoseThunder Matt's Saloon
Defying all odds, the Bulls ended up with the first pick in the draft last night. They only had a 1.7% chance of coming up with the top pick. How small is that chance? Let's put it this way...it's twice as likely that Elijah Dukes gets a hit (.038 batting average this season) than it was for the Bulls to win the draft lottery. Hot on the heels of the "Oden vs. Durant" debate of a year ago, ...
Derrick Rose Wants To Play In ChicagoFoul Balls
Okay, so I was looking for other stories out there to write about, but damn it, I'm just too excited about the Bulls getting the first pick in the draft. It's all I can really think about at this point (who needs a coach?). As I said in the earlier post, I'm leaning towards Derrick Rose with the pick. There are plenty of reasons for this. Most importantly than any other, is that I really
NBA Draft: Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley?Intentional Foul
The Chicago Bulls defied some serious odds and won the NBA Lottery, meaning they will have the first overall pick at the NBA Draft on June 26. Before the lottery was drawn, the Bulls only had a 1.7 percent chance of getting the overall number one pick. Conversely, the Miami Heat, who are picking second and had the most balls in the drawing, had a 25 percent chance of getting the number ...
Bulls Get 9th Pick of 2007 Draft....Paxson About to Shit Himself with OptionsCobra Brigade
Ah yes, the end is near so we're coming back with some of our old posts....this is obviously a precursor to a post that will come later today about the Bulls winning the Draft Lottery. Well, it could have been worse I suppose? We do have a lottery pick, so we can't complain that much. Onto what we can do with it!!! I don't know all the salary figures, cap figures, etc. so just roll with ...
BULLS HIT THE LOTTERY!!!Docksquad Sports
Docksquad's Sports World only has one thing to say after watching the Bulls get the first pick in the NBA Draft Lottery today, so here goes: YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA YAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYAYA  ...
The Bulls Win The NBA Draft LotteryAwfulAnnouncing
Figured I'd post the video of the whole "reveal" of the picks during the Draft Lottery. Everything was holding to form when the Bulls made the jump into the top three and then ultimately stole the first pick away from Miami. If you're the Bulls I think you have to take Derrick Rose, but when you have Hinrich on the roster that makes it tough. Here's what I'm thinking as far as a mock ...
NBA LOTTERYDocksquad Sports
Bulls fans, tomorrow is the big day we have all been waiting for. It's the NBA Lottery!!! Now we all know the teams at the lottery will be hoping they can land either the first or second pick in this years draft. This will essentially secure grabbing either PG DRose , or Mr. Beastley with the first or second pick. The Bulls have a 1.7 percent chance to get the 1st place, 2.0 to get the ...
Four possible moves with the number 1 pickComments on: Blog
The Chicago Bulls have a lot of power with the number one overall pick. Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley are the favorites to be drafted first and second overall and many teams will be interested in moving up to draft one of these players. If the Bulls elect to keep the pick though, [...]
Feels Good To Hit Jackpot In Beasley/Rose SweepstakesSharapova's Thigh
Rigged? Fine By Me! 1.7% chance! 2 days later, I still can't contain my excitement. My Chicago Bulls hit the NBA Draft Lottery jackpot and are getting the chance to choose between drafting Memphis point guard Derrick Rose, or Kansas State forward Michael Beasley. I'm in shock, and I think everybody was in shock aside from those who would say it was inevitable a team like the Bulls would get
Heat have No.2 pick, but will they keep it or trade itNBA - Sports Rumors - Yahoo! Sports
Michael Beasley apparently is growing accustomed to the chance he might end up in Miami, which holds the second overall pick in the June 26 draft. But whether the Heat would pick -- and keep — Beasley if the Chicago Bulls bypass him with the No. 1 pick looms as one of the biggest questions leading to the draft. Heat president Pat Riley created a buzz after Tuesday night's draft lottery ...
BullPickGate: Ira Winderman's Got A Source, And He Says BeasleyRidiculous Upside
File this under "the first of many conflicting reports on who the Bulls will take with the #1 pick."   Ira Winderman, Heat-Beat reporter and MSM blogger extraordinaire is reporting today that he's got a source inside the Bulls organization. And the pick is Beasley .   Since we think Beasley should be the #1 pick, it's indicative of one of two things. Either Paxson ...
The Bulls’ Beasley PlanDime Magazine
Mike Beasley (photo. Chad Griffith) As the South Florida Sun-Sentinel’s Ira Winderman reported, the Bulls have virtually made up their minds that Michael Beasley will be the No-1 pick in the draft. Though John Paxson isn’t about to show his hand, “[An] insider insisted, “No. 1 and No. 2 are booked and done.” Even if Paxson didn’t [...]
Chicago Bulls Win No. 1 Pick in NBA Draft LotteryNBA.com: News
The Chicago Bulls won the NBA's draft lottery Tuesday night, giving them the right to choose between star freshmen Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose.The Bulls vaulted from the No. 9 spot, where they had just a 1.7 percent chance of landing the top choice.
Bulls need luck to win LotteryChicago Sun-Times Bulls
The Bulls own a 1.7 percent chance of winning the NBA Draft Lottery on Tuesday and a 2.0 percent chance on landing the second pick, so hopes for Derrick Rose or Michael Beasley to come to the Bulls should be tempered.
Paxson Will Take His Time on Bulls PickNBA.com: News
In the CHICAGO TRIBUNE, K.C. Johnson writes "the debate already is so engaged. One almost expected NBA Commissioner David Stern to emerge Wednesday from the Berto Center and, in that voice so familiar to draft aficionados, announce the Bulls had ...
Bulls likely to draft Rose, Beasley (AP)Yahoo! Sports - NBA News
John Paxson was upstairs in his bedroom when he heard his sons Ryan and Drew scream. Moments later, they dragged him downstairs to watch the draft lottery. The Bulls had just vaulted from the ninth pick into the top three, and what looked like a ...
Bulls' job looking good nowChicago Sun-Times Bulls
Before Tuesday night, it appeared the Bulls' coaching vacancy would be filled by someone without NBA head-coaching experience. But coming away with the top pick in the draft lottery might change that.
NUMBER SIX FOR KNICKS WHILE BULLS HIT JACKPOTNY Post: Sports
Mike D'Antoni's Knick career got off to a crushing and unlucky start last night at the draft lottery in Secaucus. As his Knicks slid back from the fifth to the sixth pick, the team D'Antoni snubbed nine days ago, the Bulls, won the lottery after...
Bulls win top pick in NBA draft lotteryLatest Sporting News Articles for NBA
SECAUCUS, N.J. (AP) -- The Chicago Bulls have won the first pick in the NBA draft lottery.
Chicago wins first pick in NBA draft lotteryFOXSports.com News for NBA
The Chicago Bulls won the National Basketball Association's draft lottery Tuesday night, giving them the right to choose between highly touted prospects Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose. The Bulls vaulted from the No. 9 spot, where they had just a ...
BULLS WIN NBA DRAFT LOTTERYNY Post: Sports
The Chicago Bulls surprisingly won tonight's NBA Draft Lottery, with the Knicks landing the sixth pick and the Nets getting No. 10. The Bulls had the ninth-best chance (1.7 percent) to win the No. 1 pick. The complete order is: 1. Chicago 2...
Bulls win NBA Draft Lottery; Rose may be coming homeChicago Sun-Times Bulls
Chicago native Derrick Rose may be coming home as the Bulls won the NBA Draft Lottery despite having just a 1.7 percent chance of landing the top pick. Rose led Memphis to the NCAA title game and seemingly would give the Bulls the big point guard ...
Bulls Win Draft Lottery as the Knicks Slip to 6thNYT > Pro Basketball
The Chicago Bulls beat the odds to earn the right to take one of the two consensus top choices in the draft, Derrick Rose of Memphis or Michael Beasley of Kansas State. >
Bulls Cash in at NBA Draft LotteryWash Post NBA
The Chicago Bulls win the NBA draft lottery on Tuesday, vaulting from the ninth spot the No. 1 spot in June's draft. Miami, the team with the league's worst record, will pick second.
Johnson interested in Bulls job, will talk to Pax todayChicago Sun-Times Bulls
Avery Johnson said today he is interested in the Bulls' head coaching job and plans to talk to John Paxson today. Johnson was on the "Waddle and Silvy Show" on WMVP-AM (1000) and said he's not interested in taking next season off if things work out ...
Eddy Curry: Rose Can Be Happy in ChicagoNBA.com: News
In the CHICAGO TRIBUNE, K.C. Johnson writes "if the Bulls use the top overall pick in the June 26 NBA draft to select Simeon High graduate Derrick Rose, Eddy Curry has some advice for his fellow hometown product. 'Leave early for the games because ...
Bulls' 'Stan' the Schan happy for Pax, fansChicago Sun-Times Bulls
Like everyone else in the organization, Steve Schanwald, the Bulls' on-stage representative during the NBA draft lottery, had low expectations when the order for next month's draft was revealed Tuesday night in Secaucus, N.J.
Calipari says Rose is the manChicago Sun-Times Bulls
As a freshman, Derrick Rose led a veteran Memphis team to the brink of a national championship. Tigers coach John Calipari was traveling Wednesday but called from an airplane to tell ''Waddle and Silvy'' on WMVP-AM (1000) why the Bulls should choose ...
Bulls' fortunes brighter on heels of draft lottery winESPN.com - NBA
John Paxson was upstairs in his bedroom when he heard his sons Ryan and Drew scream. Moments later, they dragged him downstairs to watch the draft lottery.
Pax cautions against Rosy assumptionsChicago Sun-Times Bulls
Immediately after the Bulls defied the odds and came away with the No. 1 pick during the NBA’s draft lottery Tuesday night, it was assumed — by media, fans and even a few league insiders — the choice would be Memphis point guard (and ...
Bulls defy long oddsCeltics & NBA - BostonHerald.com
SECAUCUS, N.J. - The Chicago Bulls won the NBA's draft lottery last night, giving them the right to choose between star freshmen Michael Beasley and Derrick Rose. ...
Bulls claim NBA No. 1 pick, Heat get No. 2USATODAY.com NBA - Top Stories
The Chicago Bulls won the NBA's draft lottery Tuesday night, giving them the right to choose between star freshmen Michael Beasley ...