Covid Outbreak with Chicago Bulls and League not doing anything? (Update: The league did something - pg 10)

[mtron32]

Please merge this if it needs to be but I just wanted to get this out and also this should be discussed more as this does not only affect Bulls but whoever they play against and it could outbreak onto other teams/players/and more.

I am not sure if people are aware but there is a Covid outbreak going on with Chicago Bulls and just see - other than Lavine/Lonzo/Vuc - they are going to have to play the players that were not in the rotation or bring in g-leaguers to fill in the roster.

Bulls have Coby White, Demar Derozan, Javonte Green, Matt Thomas, Derrick Jones Jr, and now Ayo Dosunmu - all in there top 8 rotation guys except Matt Thomas. Not to mention Patrick Williams is out and Caruso is out with bad hammy.

What I want to discuss is why the league is not postponing their games (like they did last year)?? This could not only affect Bulls but whoever they play in their games next. If I am the other team that;s playing Bulls next, I would be very worried. This could mean other teams players can get Covid and be out for a while and so on.

the league didnt do anything for the sixers the last two years when they got wrecked by covid. We were 8-2 first in the east then went 1-7 over the next 8 because furkan korkmaz was the guy on the floor making the most money. Last year they made up play with 7 active players which is against the rules (8 is the minimum). If they help the Bulls when they left the Sixers to rot i would be pissed. Those 10 or so games is an 8th of the year and probably **** our seeding for the entire season.

Yeah man, they fucced the Sixers back to back seasons, we shouldn't expect any different.

[sunless01]

Were they messing around with the same IG thots? lol

[Maxthirty]

1. I disagree with how it’s being handled up to now
2. It’s not spite. It’s about equality. If the Bulls are forced to play the games down 8-9 guys due to Covid but they allow another team to postpone games when they’re down the same number of players or less, then how is that fair when regular seasons games are important in determining making the playoffs and seeding? I would advocate for the same approach if it was another team going through the same predicament.

It’s spite man. I think you realize that. I also think you were a little worked up when you wrote it. And you probably didn’t think those words out.

It happens. No worries.

I don’t see this post as spiteful at all. It’s simply a statement of fairness. If the league doesn’t see fit to postpone any games for the Bulls (or any other team that’s had outbreaks so far) then that’s perfectly fine. Just as long as they don’t start postponing games for other teams under identical circumstances. What’s spiteful about that?

Its the definition of spite. And comes off like a child throwing a temper tantrum.

“I hate that these things are happening. It’s completely unacceptable…. But I would be totally cool with it if it wasn’t my team.”

[HoopsterJones]

It’s spite man. I think you realize that. I also think you were a little worked up when you wrote it. And you probably didn’t think those words out.

It happens. No worries.

I don’t see this post as spiteful at all. It’s simply a statement of fairness. If the league doesn’t see fit to postpone any games for the Bulls (or any other team that’s had outbreaks so far) then that’s perfectly fine. Just as long as they don’t start postponing games for other teams under identical circumstances. What’s spiteful about that?

Its the definition of spite. And comes off like a child throwing a temper tantrum.

“I hate that these things are happening. It’s completely unacceptable…. But I would be totally cool with it if it wasn’t my team.”

If you want an example of spite look a few posts above this. That’s spite.

And you’re embellishing that what I posted is akin to a child throwing a temper tantrum. I explained my position rationally but you refuse to answer my question.

[GreatWhiteStiff]

If they make the Bulls play the games despite having 8-9 players unavailable and have to bring guys off the street or from the g league fine. It is what it is for 10-14 days.

This is setting a precedent for other teams though that even if they do not have 2/3 of their roster due to Covid, they are expected to do the same. They should not be allowed to postpone games. I do not want to see a team given preferential treatment because of their market or star power with clout that can make a phone call to Silver and given slack.

I'll say its kind of funny that you want complete equanimity in this situation, but actually I could tell you were a bulls supporting poster from your post. Some level of irony there. Or perhaps not, I don't know what irony is.

[Maxthirty]

I don’t see this post as spiteful at all. It’s simply a statement of fairness. If the league doesn’t see fit to postpone any games for the Bulls (or any other team that’s had outbreaks so far) then that’s perfectly fine. Just as long as they don’t start postponing games for other teams under identical circumstances. What’s spiteful about that?

Its the definition of spite. And comes off like a child throwing a temper tantrum.

“I hate that these things are happening. It’s completely unacceptable…. But I would be totally cool with it if it wasn’t my team.”

If you want an example of spite look a few posts above this. That’s spite.

And you’re embellishing that what I posted is akin to a child throwing a temper tantrum. I explained my position rationally but you refuse to answer my question.

The fact that you believe it was a rational explanation is telling.

[Wargreymon]

Were they messing around with the same IG thots? lol

Umm I don't think Covid works like an STD

[HoopsterJones]

Its the definition of spite. And comes off like a child throwing a temper tantrum.

“I hate that these things are happening. It’s completely unacceptable…. But I would be totally cool with it if it wasn’t my team.”

If you want an example of spite look a few posts above this. That’s spite.

And you’re embellishing that what I posted is akin to a child throwing a temper tantrum. I explained my position rationally but you refuse to answer my question.

The fact that you believe it was a rational explanation is telling.

It’s irrational to say make teams play under the same conditions because that’s equal and fair? That’s funny. I think the child label lies somewhere else in this exchange.

[Betta Bulleavit]

It’s spite man. I think you realize that. I also think you were a little worked up when you wrote it. And you probably didn’t think those words out.

It happens. No worries.

I don’t see this post as spiteful at all. It’s simply a statement of fairness. If the league doesn’t see fit to postpone any games for the Bulls (or any other team that’s had outbreaks so far) then that’s perfectly fine. Just as long as they don’t start postponing games for other teams under identical circumstances. What’s spiteful about that?

Its the definition of spite. And comes off like a child throwing a temper tantrum.

“I hate that these things are happening. It’s completely unacceptable…. But I would be totally cool with it if it wasn’t my team.”

Spite: The desire to intentionally hurt, annoy or offend someone.

Now, if spite is what you got from what he posted, then that really seems like more of a YOU issue. What is really being referenced here is fairness. And I think it’s a particularly valid point when guys are dropping off like flies (league wide really, it just seems to be hammering the Bulls at the moment though) but then a certain someone tests positive and then…all of a a sudden, he’s not. Kind of gives the indication that the league might be willing to be unfair depending on the player, team or circumstances.

At any rate, then HAS protocols are just fine as long as it is implemented without prejudice across the board. And I really don’t see where it’s that hard to understand.

[Maxthirty]

If you want an example of spite look a few posts above this. That’s spite.

And you’re embellishing that what I posted is akin to a child throwing a temper tantrum. I explained my position rationally but you refuse to answer my question.

The fact that you believe it was a rational explanation is telling.

It’s irrational to say make teams play under the same conditions because that’s equal and fair? Like what?
lol

You’re intentionally ignoring the main point of this discussion.

[HoopsterJones]

The fact that you believe it was a rational explanation is telling.

It’s irrational to say make teams play under the same conditions because that’s equal and fair? Like what?
lol

You’re intentionally ignoring the main point of this discussion.

Ignore what? Postpone games? I agree with that decision and have stated that.

Other posters have said tough cookies. Bulls just have to play it out. And I posted okay fine. Then everybody plays under the same rules.

I’m unsubscribing from goal post moving discussions like this. It’s unproductive for all parties involved.

[Maxthirty]

It’s irrational to say make teams play under the same conditions because that’s equal and fair? Like what?
lol

You’re intentionally ignoring the main point of this discussion.

Ignore what? Postpone games? I agree with that decision and have stated that.

Other posters have said tough cookies. Bulls just have to play it out. And I posted okay fine. Then everybody plays under the same rules.

I’m unsubscribing from goal post moving discussions like this. It’s unproductive for all parties involved.

Good.

[HoopsterJones]

You’re intentionally ignoring the main point of this discussion.

Ignore what? Postpone games? I agree with that decision and have stated that.

Other posters have said tough cookies. Bulls just have to play it out. And I posted okay fine. Then everybody plays under the same rules.

I’m unsubscribing from goal post moving discussions like this. It’s unproductive for all parties involved.

Good.

Thanks for trying to keep up.

[InsideInfo]

Bulls Next 2 games were just postponed per KC Johnson

[HoopsterJones]

Bulls Next 2 games were just postponed per KC Johnson

That’s the right decision. Hope the NBA continues with this approach going forward for all teams.

[Jo Jo English]

Bulls Next 2 games were just postponed per KC Johnson

Yep.

Read on Twitter

[ChiCitySPORTS#1]

Right move - not just for the bulls but if I were the pistons or raptors, I probably wouldn’t want to play them during an outbreak. It only takes one person for them all to be exposed and we’re watching how a virus unfolds in real time.

[Nick Sigler]

The Bulls are fully vaccinated and according to Vucevic, "most" of the team received booster shots.

Yet they still have to sit out and postpone games?

When will this absurdity end?

[JujitsuFlip]

Bulls Next 2 games were just postponed per KC Johnson

Yep.

Read on Twitter

Probably a smart move, they've been having a guy or 2 pop up positive every other day it seems. This will give them about a week to reevaluate and hopefully get some guys back.

[KembaWalker]

They should have to forfeit. Every other team being forced to play games with players on the covid list is disadvantaged now.