Wade Working Out In Hopes Of Playoff Return
2017/03/wade-working-out-in-hopes-of-playoff-return.htmlDwyane Wade is making an effort to be ready if the Bulls reach the postseason, writes K.C. … That's a good sign."
Central Notes: Mirotic, Butler, Wade, LeBron
2017/03/central-notes-mirotic-butler-wade-lebron.htmlDon't expect the Bulls to make much of an effort to re-sign Nikola Mirotic in free agency this summer, K.C. … As Johnson observes, the Bulls can afford to be flexible with their approach to Mirotic, since he's a restricted free agent -- he may sign an offer sheet that they determine fits into their salary structure, in which case they could bring him back.
Heat Notes: Free Agents, Waiters, Wade, T. Johnson
2017/03/heat-notes-free-agents-waiters-wade-t-johnson.htmlDion Waiters is also enjoying a breakthrough season and wants to sign a long-term deal with the Heat. … But if Dwyane Wade stays in Chicago, there will be little competition at the shooting guard position in free agency and Waiters could get an offer of $14MM per year or more.
Week In Review: 3/11/17 – 3/18/17
2017/03/week-in-review-31117-31817.htmlDiagnosed with an elbow sprain and slight fracture, Dwyane Wade will miss the remainder of the season for the Bulls. … The Cavaliers signed center Larry Sanders to a multi-year contract.
Florida Notes: Ibaka, Ross, Wade, Riley
2017/02/florida-notes-ibaka-ross-wade-riley.htmlA call from Heat president Pat Riley might have convinced Dwyane Wade to stay in Miami, the Bulls star says in a podcast with Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. … Wade opted to sign with Chicago last summer after negotiations with the Heat stalled.
Central Notes: Rondo, Pistons, Cavaliers
2017/01/central-notes-rondo-pistons-cavaliers.htmlThere has been plenty of drama in Chicago this season, much of which has involved Rajon Rondo, but the Bulls have no plan to buy out the point guard tweets K.C. … That date, of course, falls after the February 23 trade deadline, just as players who get waived after the fact become eligible to sign with a new team.
Trade Candidate: Rajon Rondo
2017/01/trade-candidate-rajon-rondo.htmlRajon Rondo couldn't have been happier when he signed with the Bulls in July. … Cleveland has been in the market for a backup to Kyrie Irving since the season began, following the sign-and-trade of Matthew Dellavedova to the Bucks and the retirement and subsequent trade of Mo Williams to the Hawks.
Cavaliers Notes: Korver, Liggins, Dunleavy, Holmes
2017/01/cavaliers-notes-korver-liggins-dunleavy-holmes.htmlThe Cavs picked up Dunleavy for virtually nothing over the summer when the Bulls were clearing cap space to sign Dwyane Wade, but he put up some of the worst numbers of his career in Cleveland. … The 24-year-old forward signed a two-month contract with Barcelona in November with an option for the rest of the season, but the team decided not to extend the deal.
Bulls Executive John Paxson Discusses Roster
2016/12/bulls-executive-john-paxson-discusses-roster.htmlBulls vice president of basketball operations John Paxson says "athleticism" is the team's most important roster issue, relays the Chicago Tribune. … On the surprise addition of Wade, who left Miami to sign with the Bulls this summer:
Western Notes: Speights, Paul, Gasol, Grizzlies
2016/12/western-notes-speights-paul-gasol-grizzlies.htmlPau Gasol nearly signed with the Spurs in 2014 before choosing the Bulls, according to Jeff McDonald of the San Antonio Express Nets. … Gasol turned down bigger money -- two years and $36MM -- to sign with San Antonio for two years and $31.6MM, McDonald adds.
Eastern Notes: Bulls, Beasley, Augustin, Stauskas
2016/11/eastern-notes-bulls-beasley-augustin-stauskas.htmlThe Bulls have solved the chemistry issues that plagued them all last season, writes Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe. … He signed a four-year, $29MM deal over the summer, but understands that isn't a guarantee he will spend all four seasons in Orlando.
Dwyane Wade Explains Why He Left Miami
2016/11/dwyane-wade-explains-why-he-left-miami.htmlWhen Wade announced in early July that he was accepting a two-year, $47MM offer from the Bulls, it marked the end of a long process in which he felt he didn't get the respect he had earned for his accomplishments in Miami. … The Heat set two priorities in free agency -- re-signing Hassan Whiteside and reaching out to Kevin Durant.
Offseason In Review: Miami Heat
2016/10/offseason-in-review-miami-heat-2.htmlWade, the cornerstone of the franchise for the past 13 years, signed with the Bulls in July after a contract dispute. … Over the next several weeks, Hoops Rumors is breaking down the 2016 offseason for all 30 NBA teams, revisiting the summer's free agent signings, trades, draft picks, departures, and more.
Bulls Release Spencer Dinwiddie
2016/10/bulls-release-spencer-dinwiddie.html2:08pm: The Bulls had already made the cuts necessary to get down to 15 players, but they aren't done yet. … Detroit sent Dinwiddie to the Bulls in a trade for Cameron Bairstow, and Chicago subsequently waived the 23-year-old in order to clear the cap room necessary to sign Dwyane Wade.
Cavaliers Were Interested In Signing Dwyane Wade
2016/10/cavaliers-were-interested-in-signing-dwyane-wade.htmlTo clear enough cap space for the signing, all the Bulls had to do was arrange deals involving Jose Calderon and Mike Dunleavy Jr. … The Cavaliers wanted to sign Dwyane Wade this summer, but couldn't make it work financially, writes Dave McMenamin of ESPN.com.
Cavs Notes: Anthony, Smith, Dunleavy, D-League
2016/09/cavaliers-notes-anthony-smith-dunleavy-d-league.htmlCleveland acquired Dunleavy in a deal with the Bulls when Chicago was trying to clear cap space to sign Dwyane Wade.
Heat Notes: Dragic, Bosh, Babbitt
2016/09/heat-notes-dragic-bosh-babbitt.htmlWade signed with the Bulls over the summer and Bosh faces an uncertain medical future after failing his training camp physical. … If an NBA-designated doctor agrees, the Heat would receive a $5.6MM exception that they can use until March 10th.
Community Shootaround: Blockbuster Trades
2016/09/community-shootaround-blockbuster-trades.htmlAs O'Connor notes, the trade market appeared to be primed for some significant deals earlier this summer, with the Bulls reportedly looked into moving Jimmy Butler, and names like Russell Westbrook, DeMarcus Cousins, and Blake Griffin popping up in the rumor mill as well. … However, those players' teams ultimately decided to stand pat, or even doubled down on investments in their stars -- the Thunder signed Westbrook to a contract extension, while the Bulls opted to build around Butler after moving Derrick Rose.
Longest-Tenured Players By NBA Team
2016/08/nba-longest-tenured-players-team.htmlChicago Bulls: Taj Gibson (draft), June 2009… Manu Ginobili was selected by the Spurs in the 1999 draft, but didn't sign with the team until 2002.
Free Agent Signees Who Could Be Back On Market In 2017
2016/08/free-agent-signees-who-could-be-back-on-market-in-2017.htmlDwyane Wade (Bulls)… Isaiah Canaan (Bulls)
Free Agent Spending By Division: Central
2016/08/free-agent-spending-by-division-central-2.htmlChicago Bulls… Some notable free agents, including LeBron James, remain unsigned, so there's still money out there to be spent.
Largest NBA Free Agent Contracts Of 2016
2016/07/largest-nba-free-agent-contracts-2016.htmlDwyane Wade (Bulls): $23,500,000… Six players landed deals worth more than $100MM+, and another 11 players signed contracts worth at least $70MM.
Eastern Notes: Gabriel, Rondo, Thomas
2016/07/eastern-notes-gabriel-rondo-thomas.htmlThe Bulls' addition of point guard Rajon Rondo could pay dividends for the team, Sam Smith of NBA.com writes, noting that Rondo's reputation as being a disruptive force is a bit overblown. … If Gabriel decides to remain overseas, he's likely to sign with the Russian club, Lokomotiv Kuban, Stroggylakis notes.
Heat Sign Dion Waiters
2016/07/heat-dion-waiters-agree-to-deal.htmlAlthough the Heat suffered a major blow when Dwyane Wade decided to sign with the Bulls rather than returning to Miami, the team has been active as it attempts to replace Wade's production and fill the holes on its roster. … JULY 26, 12:27pm: The Heat have officially signed Waiters, the team confirmed today in a press release.
Eastern Notes: Anthony, Wade, Meeks, Reed
2016/07/eastern-notes-anthony-wade-meeks-reed.htmlWade sent shock waves throughout the NBA earlier this month when he agreed to leave the Heat and sign with the Bulls. … After signing free agent center Joakim Noah for $72MM over four years, New York had just enough cap room left to offer Wade the contract he wanted.