Rumor: Bulls Interested in RJ Barrett (UPDATE OP POST)

[DuckIII]

So help us all if our new Mid-3 in July is Giddey/RJ/Sabonis.

It won’t happen because you can’t get RJ and Sabo both with our trash assets. Which by the way is the definition of trash assets. I looked it up:

“Trash Assets: Assets that, when combined, cannot even return bargain-value players like, for example, Barrett and Sabonis.”

But if it could happen, jokes aside, it’s absolutely the type of thing AK would do.

[MrSparkle]

So help us all if our new Mid-3 in July is Giddey/RJ/Sabonis.

It won’t happen because you can’t get RJ and Sabo both with our trash assets. Which by the way is the definition of trash assets. I looked it up:

“Trash Assets: Assets that, when combined, cannot even return bargain-value players like, for example, Barrett and Sabonis.”

But if it could happen, jokes aside, it’s absolutely the type of thing AK would do.

Oh, it could happen. The unprotected or “top-4 protected” Bulls FRPs are the goldmine assets (for the other team).

[Dez]

So help us all if our new Mid-3 in July is Giddey/RJ/Sabonis.

It won’t happen because you can’t get RJ and Sabo both with our trash assets. Which by the way is the definition of trash assets. I looked it up:

“Trash Assets: Assets that, when combined, cannot even return bargain-value players like, for example, Barrett and Sabonis.”

But if it could happen, jokes aside, it’s absolutely the type of thing AK would do.

Thank f*** for those trash assets.

[sco]

So help us all if our new Mid-3 in July is Giddey/RJ/Sabonis.

It won’t happen because you can’t get RJ and Sabo both with our trash assets. Which by the way is the definition of trash assets. I looked it up:

“Trash Assets: Assets that, when combined, cannot even return bargain-value players like, for example, Barrett and Sabonis.”

But if it could happen, jokes aside, it’s absolutely the type of thing AK would do.

Oh, it could happen. The unprotected or “top-4 protected” Bulls FRPs are the goldmine assets (for the other team).

Well, at least the source has been discredited per the update on OP (which totally fooled me because he was wearing at tie).

[Indomitable]

Despite the extensive scouting so many here have obviously done on every NBA player and conclusions that RJ Barrett is no good, awful, wouldn't trade a near all star like Ayo for him

No he's not a star, in case you haven't noticed, the Bulls don't have any stars. I like him because he's left handed which throws a lot of defenders off, he does shoot well, maybe not enough from three but several Bulls players do much better in Billy's offense. Will be shoot better from 3 with Josh Giddey getting him the ball? He's no good on defense, say the people who ignored Zach Lavine Josh Giddey, Coby White's 's defense, everybody can't be Alex Caruso and a scorer too.

This is just silly.

I watched Barrett since he came into the league.

He is a mediocre/solid athlete. He is strong, but makes mistakes like he is a star.

He does not have a great physical trait. He is a guy who likes to score.

He greatest attribute is he can draw some fouls and he is left handed.

He has struggled to shot his entire career and is limited as a driver if you overplay his left. He starts to hunt for fouls to get bailed out. Similar to that Mathurin in the Indy game.

There is nothing special or even remotely remarkable about him. He proves that someone has to score.

I would rather have Kuminga and I think he is a ISO warrior. Still at least he is younger and possess a plus athletic profile.

[jacoby1us]

Sounds like a typical Bulls move.

[Wingy]

I remember this Chicago Bulls RealGM board was hyping RJ Barrett a month BEFORE he was drafted. I was the only one criticizing this kid's skill set at the time. Or the lack of skills.

I was the only one criticizing. I remember that.

Honestly, we don't have time for a non defensive here who is only interested in getting his shots up. Pretty much, RJ is another ball hog who doesn't play defense or facilitate.

Not to derail this thread, but please stop hyping up Khaman Maluach.

99.9999999% this isn't true.

Dude’s main claim to fame is that he was the only one who had Hali #1 overall on this board, so he thinks he’s Sam Presti.

Meanwhile, I looked up and quickly found my own post criticizing RJ as the OJ Mayo kind of overrated and there was someone else I had secondarily quoted who was critical of RJ as a prospect. Didn’t need to look any farther.

I’ll agree with their side note of bagging on Maluach, for me all the non-Flagg Dookies. Maluach and Kneuppel look like jaggy JAGs in the NBA. Not the types you want to swing for with a lottery pick when you can just sign a cheap veteran.

[The Box Office]

Hey, I also hyped up the Thompson Twins. Remember them? Look how they're doing now.

Houston Rockets deemed Amen Thompson untouchable in trade talks.
Detroit loves Ausar Thompson.
Hyped up Lamelo months before the Draft while he was playing Australia. Not many here believed in the kid. "Can't shoot, too skinny" "Australia is different from NCAA" blah blah

Tari Eason. Remember him? Hyped him up a lot on here. Look at the kid now. He pretty much dethroned Jabari Smith.

[dougthonus]

So help us all if our new Mid-3 in July is Giddey/RJ/Sabonis.

It won’t happen because you can’t get RJ and Sabo both with our trash assets. Which by the way is the definition of trash assets. I looked it up:

“Trash Assets: Assets that, when combined, cannot even return bargain-value players like, for example, Barrett and Sabonis.”

But if it could happen, jokes aside, it’s absolutely the type of thing AK would do.

I think you could easily get both those players:

Vuc + Lonzo + Carter + 2 1sts for Sabonis
Collins + Ayo + 1 1st for Barrett

Of course we shouldn't do either of those trades, but we could.

[Ice Man]

As forecasters, none of you guys can touch our ex-moderator King Cuban, who was calling Jokic a must-watch player in December of his rookie year, when he was a 2nd round pick getting 15 to 20 minutes per game off the bench. Now there was a real GM.

[MrSparkle]

Seriously though… Bringing RJ to Chicago would be the worst trade since Vucevic. I hope fake tweet guy didn’t give AK any ideas. Maybe let’s lock this thread.

[waffle]

Just the mention of RJ gives me the willies....

making it great interweb fodder

[TheJordanRule]

Despite the extensive scouting so many here have obviously done on every NBA player and conclusions that RJ Barrett is no good, awful, wouldn't trade a near all star like Ayo for him

No he's not a star, in case you haven't noticed, the Bulls don't have any stars. I like him because he's left handed which throws a lot of defenders off, he does shoot well, maybe not enough from three but several Bulls players do much better in Billy's offense. Will be shoot better from 3 with Josh Giddey getting him the ball? He's no good on defense, say the people who ignored Zach Lavine Josh Giddey, Coby White's 's defense, everybody can't be Alex Caruso and a scorer too.

We did NOT ignore the defensive sieves that were / are Zach, Coby, Josh and company. If anything it made us more aware how important defense is for a team still featuring two of those three players. This convo is creeping me out. I will no longer entertain it. This is an AK parody thread until IF we ever pull the trigger on this trade. And we never will. AK is not that stupid.

[WindyCityBorn]

Glad this was fake because it makes zero sense.

[Indomitable]

Hey, I also hyped up the Thompson Twins. Remember them? Look how they're doing now.

Houston Rockets deemed Amen Thompson untouchable in trade talks.
Detroit loves Ausar Thompson.
Hyped up Lamelo months before the Draft while he was playing Australia. Not many here believed in the kid. "Can't shoot, too skinny" "Australia is different from NCAA" blah blah

Tari Eason. Remember him? Hyped him up a lot on here. Look at the kid now. He pretty much dethroned Jabari Smith.

So who were you wrong about?

[Michael Jackson]

Eh...RJ is one of my least favorite players in the league but he fits the criteria of undervalued talent that could break out with maturity and a change of scenery.

Is he? Seems like very much a known commodity at this point.

Also, not enough panic in here for my tastes. Trading our lottery pick to “compete now” with a “veteran star” like RJ Barrett has been the elephant in the room all offseason. A move like this has always been the “most AK” of the available options.

Pat and Vuc? Sure. But that is not the deal.

He was actually better in Toronto so his change of sceneary thing already happened. To ape Dennis Green he is who we thought he was. Yes though I would trade Pat for him but no Toronto wouldn't. One he likes Toronto and two he is better than Pat and has less time on his money

[Andi Obst]

"Rumor" by "Cris Davis"

[Indomitable]

So help us all if our new Mid-3 in July is Giddey/RJ/Sabonis.

It won’t happen because you can’t get RJ and Sabo both with our trash assets. Which by the way is the definition of trash assets. I looked it up:

“Trash Assets: Assets that, when combined, cannot even return bargain-value players like, for example, Barrett and Sabonis.”

But if it could happen, jokes aside, it’s absolutely the type of thing AK would do.

I think you could easily get both those players:

Vuc + Lonzo + Carter + 2 1sts for Sabonis
Collins + Ayo + 1 1st for Barrett

Of course we shouldn't do either of those trades, but we could.

I threw up in my mouth. We need speed and defense.

[Indomitable]

Eh...RJ is one of my least favorite players in the league but he fits the criteria of undervalued talent that could break out with maturity and a change of scenery.

Is he? Seems like very much a known commodity at this point.

Also, not enough panic in here for my tastes. Trading our lottery pick to “compete now” with a “veteran star” like RJ Barrett has been the elephant in the room all offseason. A move like this has always been the “most AK” of the available options.

Pat and Vuc? Sure. But that is not the deal.

He was actually better in Toronto so his change of sceneary thing already happened. To ape Dennis Green he is who we thought he was. Yes though I would trade Pat for him but no Toronto wouldn't. One he likes Toronto and two he is better than Pat and has less time on his money

Pat at least understands he is stealing money.

[The Box Office]

Hey, I also hyped up the Thompson Twins. Remember them? Look how they're doing now.

Houston Rockets deemed Amen Thompson untouchable in trade talks.
Detroit loves Ausar Thompson.
Hyped up Lamelo months before the Draft while he was playing Australia. Not many here believed in the kid. "Can't shoot, too skinny" "Australia is different from NCAA" blah blah

Tari Eason. Remember him? Hyped him up a lot on here. Look at the kid now. He pretty much dethroned Jabari Smith.

So who were you wrong about?

- Jarrett Culver. A massive misfire from me.
- Brandon Clarke. Always getting injured and never worked on his jump shot.
- Pending....Houston Rockets back up PG REED SHEPPARD.

Durability and work ethic are 2 things that nobody in this life can predict regarding a professional athlete. Especially durability. Oh well.

I was never high on Zion and Wembayama. That was well documented here.

Reed Sheppard is an interesting case because he's playing behind Jalen Green and Amen Thompson. It's too early to tell. Reed needs a lot of playing time and he's not gonna get many behind those 2. If AKME decides NOT to take Jase Richardson (if Jase is available to select), AKME should really trade for Reed.