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the bulls are looking good, i can see them going to the finals in a year or two if they keep up their game play
Quote from: Don Jacob on August 19, 2006, 02:38:12 AMthe bulls are looking good, i can see them going to the finals in a year or two if they keep up their game playHell, they can get to the Finals THIS SEASON, if the Heat were able to do it...Ben Wallace was a tremendous addition, pretty much what they needed. I'm liking their chances in the east. They shoulda' kept JR Smith though...PeACe
Quote from: Now_I_Know on August 19, 2006, 02:43:54 AMQuote from: Don Jacob on August 19, 2006, 02:38:12 AMthe bulls are looking good, i can see them going to the finals in a year or two if they keep up their game playHell, they can get to the Finals THIS SEASON, if the Heat were able to do it...Ben Wallace was a tremendous addition, pretty much what they needed. I'm liking their chances in the east. They shoulda' kept JR Smith though...PeACethe pistsons without wallace are still a better team then the bulls are WITH wallace. they both might make it to the ecfinals, but the heat are goin to the finals again (as much as i hate to admit it). i see dallas winning it this year tho, since the league is on a east/west pattern06 - east05 - west04 - east03 - west
Bulls And Cavaliers Complete Trade18th August, 2006 - 2:24 pmPress Release - The Chicago Bulls today acquired center Martynas Andriuskevicius from the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for guard Eddie Basden.Martynas Andriuskevicius, a 7-2, 240-pound center, appeared in six games with the Cavaliers during his rookie season. He also appeared in 15 games with the Arkansas RimRockers of the NBA Development League and averaged 7.0 ppg and 4.2 rpg in 18.9 mpg. The 20-year old native of Kaunas, Lithuania was originally selected in the second round (44th overall) of NBA Draft 2005 by Orlando. He was then traded to Cleveland for a second-round pick and cash considerations on June 29, 2005.“Martynas is a young big that we view as a player who needs development with his strength and skill, but has the potential to make it in this league,” said Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations John Paxson. “We are always looking for size and skill, and feel he is a young player that we are willing to take a strong look at.”-----------------------------------------------------------Keith Van Horn belongs in UtahBy David J. Smithfor HOOPSWORLD.comAug 18, 2006, 19:01 There have been some rumors locally that link former University of Utah Ute Keith Van Horn and the Utah Jazz. Many are hoping these rumors have some semblance of substance. Here are some reasons why it’s an extremely logical fit.First, Keith Van Horn is a proven veteran with great Playoff experience. He played significant roles on two NBA Finals teams, a few years back with the New Jersey Nets and last June with the Dallas Mavericks. While he’s not been the go-to guy on either of those teams, he demonstrated the ability to play well in some crucial games. He could help a young, inexperienced Jazz squad take that next step into postseason play.Second, he would provide another much-needed outside shooter. Last year’s perimeter attack was sporadic at best (minus C/F Mehmet Okur, who sadly enough was Utah’s main threat). Jazz brass is banking on Derek Fisher providing the deft outside touch that has been missing, complementing an ever-improving Deron Williams. Still, a team can never have too many shooters. Van Horn has always been a good spot-up three-point shooter, and would allow Sloan some flexibility in creating mismatches in his frontcourt.Third, Van Horn is a talented offensive weapon. Although he is not as spry as he once was, he can still create his own shot. He has length at the three spot and is just wily enough to get to the hole a few times a game. There were many times last season where the Jazz offense sputtered. They need a player like Van Horn with the ability to make some things happen offensively.Fourth, he would join Fisher and Matt Harpring in providing some leadership off the bench. Going down the stretch, Utah needed much more production from its reserves. Van Horn played admirably well behind and alongside Mavs star Dirk Nowitski and could do the same with Carlos Boozer and Andrei Kirilenko.Lastly, Van Horn is a local product and is still wildly popular amongst Utah fans. His presence alone would sell some tickets. Many have yearned for the day the former Ute would don a Jazz uniform. While he may be in the twilight of his career, it would be enjoyable for many fans to see one of their own return.On top of all these reasons, Van Horn could probably be had very inexpensively. Utah still has the cap room and could insure themselves by simply offering a two-year contract, with the latter year being a team option.Keith Van Horn in a Jazz uniform? It makes a lot of sense to me…Basden for Andriuskevicius doesn't really have much of an impact on the teams involved, but Van Horn really does seem like the perfect fit for Utah...I don't see them making the playoffs (once again), but they're probably gunna make a push for it and they could get lucky...PG Deron Williams...Derek Fisher/Dee BrownSG Matt Harpring...Gordan Giricek/Milt PalacioSF Andrei Kirilenko...Ronnie Brewer/CJ MilesPF Carlos Boozer...Keith Van-Horn/Paul MilsapC Mehmet Okur...Jarron Collins/Rafael AraujoCoach: Jerry Sloan...not bad...PeACe
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