boogydown wrote:Ralphb07 wrote:I don't think we keep Asik. I think he is gone.
Unless we're getting better, Asik will be a Bull next year. Unless that really isn't their plan but rather to manipulate people with the ultimate goal to earn $.
I just think the LT is a clear concern with the Bulls. We haven't looked at some guys this summer because of it and year 3 of that deal will put us in the same boat. Also I know people say worry about that in year 3 but you can't. IMO if you match that deal you need to trade one of Boozer and Noah ASAP. You can't wait and say we'll worry about it when the time comes. Also matching that deal you're also saying Gibson is gone next year if we don't move Noah or Boozer. Gibson is going to command 7-9 mil on the open market.
The Bulls are going to need to deal one of Noah or Boozer now or let one of Gibson or Asik go. I don't want Noah dealt and out of Gibson and Asik, IMO Gibson is better. With Boozer I'm not sure there is a trade out there for him just dumping his contract as of it.
I like Asik and would love for Jerry to say I'm paying the tax and give me a hundred million dollar payroll. I just don't see Jerry doing that.
Also people have seemed to forget that year 3 is when Mirotic is suppose to be coming over. He's going to make the MLE or above on his first deal IMO. We need to save money for that. All you need is 3 good bigs. We've been spoiled with four of them, but 3 is what you only need. The Bulls need to let one go as hard as that sounds.
