With Deng deal done, Gordon next big issue

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Rumors and Free Agent Updates - Yao is Worried Edition
Published 7/31/2008 by noreply@blogger.com (FLCeltsFan) at LOY's PLACE a celtics green blog
... Along with signing Deng and negotiating with Gordon, the Bulls have been busy pursuing trades as well. They were very interested in trying to acquire Nenad Krstic before he decided to go to Europe. They have also had discussions with Sacramento about center Brad Miller according to a league source. Reportedly, the Bulls are offering Nocioni as trade bait. The Bulls also had some interest from teams wanting guard Larry Hughes, as long as they're willing to take a big contract back in return. Since the Bulls need to thin out their backcourt rumors are that the possibilities ...

NBA News: “And I’m like one of the most ghetto-ist guys on the internet”
Published 7/31/2008 by Bob at Cavs Board
Prepare to have your mind blown. The Bulls have discovered some interest in guard Larry Hughes, as long as they’re willing to take a big contract in return. Since the Bulls need to thin out their backcourt, some possibilities could include Portland’s Joe Przybilla, New York’s Jared Jeffries, Dallas’ Erick Dampier or Denver’s Kenyon Martin. What did I just read?   Somebody else wants to trade for Larry Hughes .  Did you any of you ever think that when the Cavaliers signed him, in three to four seasons, he’d be linked in trade rumors to guys like Joel Przybilla and Erick Dampier? ...

Ben, It’s Time We Had a Talk
Published 7/31/2008 by Rob Mahoney (noreply@blogger.com) at Upside and Motor
... So come on man, stop being a pissant. Take your $60 million over 6 years and be thankful for it because I’d be surprised if another team wants to shell that out for you. We love you, little guy, so shut up, take your contract, and play, alright?

Eyeing the prize: Nine potential trades to make in 2010
Published 7/31/2008 by Pradamaster at Bullets Forever
... Miller has been rumored to go elsewhere as early as this offseason, but if he's still on the Kings' roster, he'd fit in well because he's an excellent rebounder and a solid passer.  He's getting up there in years, but we could easily re-sign him for less money after 2010.  ...

Least Appealing Bulls Guard Drawing Interest?
Published 8/2/2008 at CelticsBlog
A Daily Babble Production So appears to be the case. The rumors have been coming for a while about possible changes in scenery for Kirk Hinrich and Ben Gordon, but the Bulls may in fact be receiving suitors for a third member of their back-court, and he is easily the least desirable one to have in town. The Daily Herald 's Mike McGraw reports that the Bulls have discovered interest in Larry Hughes. Given that Hughes is scheduled to make more than $26 million over the next two seasons, any deal involving him would likely involve Chicago receiving another team's big ...