Boozer to Bulls - 5 years, $75 million
Another owner's arm twisted into overpaying! Good thing there's a new CBA and potential lockout coming.
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Woj confirms this
Carlos Boozer has agreed to a 5 year, $80 million deal with the Bulls, a league source tells Y!
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
Will Boozer be a good fit alongside Noah?
I dont know about that but him and Rose will be a 1-2 punch to follow during the season.
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
I think Boozer fits well.
Noah is more of a defensive center and Boozer is an offensive PF. I don’t see them getting in each others way.
That's the word at Blog-a-Bull
This signing leaves just enough cap space to get LeBron a max deal.
"Matt Cain's better at this than I've ever been at anything in my life. He's better at this than you'll ever be, at anything. Matt Cain has a gift. He has a gift, and when you acknowledge that, then maybe we will have something to talk about."
By "word", I mean "extreme optimism"
"Matt Cain's better at this than I've ever been at anything in my life. He's better at this than you'll ever be, at anything. Matt Cain has a gift. He has a gift, and when you acknowledge that, then maybe we will have something to talk about."
Pretty sure that's all water under the bridge at this point
that was a solid half decade ago
Let us usher in the era of Reke DMC!
I like the signing for them.
They got a legitimate post player to pair up with Rose. The core of:
Rose-Deng-Boozer-Noah is an excellent one to build around. No doubt this team can make some noise in the East. (assuming everything goes right)
Rebuilding the Kings.
Well to be fair, it isn't a "signing" actually.
The Bulls can’t officially sign anyone until the 8th this means that are relying on Boozer’s word.
A verbal commitment. Will it stand? (I’m 99% sure it will stand fwiw)
Rebuilding the Kings.
I can just see it now, another team swoops in with a $80,000,005 deal and Boozer jumps ship.
Because talent? You want to add a guy like boozer because hes talented? I’m sorry i just don’t see that as a valid reason. -- fffindeed
by wallywagon11 on Jul 7, 2010 2:29 PM PDT up reply actions 4 recs
I know just what he's doing with that extra scratch...
"I feel ten feet tall right now...and strong as an ox!"
Quick Question:
If the Bulls kept Deng and signed LeBron to a max deal what would their salary situation look like?
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
they would be paying out a lot of money in the long run, I know that much
But given they have one of the most loyal fan bases in the world I think they will be financially okay.
Because talent? You want to add a guy like boozer because hes talented? I’m sorry i just don’t see that as a valid reason. -- fffindeed
Looks like now that
Wade and Bosh are off the market things are gonna start picking up. I think this is a solid move for the Bulls. This also makes them more attractive to other free agents. And by “other” I mean LeBron. That would be a solid Line-up.
Rose
Free agent 2/Deng ( i know he’s a SF but LeBron would play there).
’Bron
Boozer
Noah
Yeah, solid to decent team there.
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Using the calculator on DraftExpress.com
(And assuming the initial report of $80 million still stands), here is the numbers of Boozer’s contract:
Using draft express calculator:
1 YEAR $13,793,103 $13,793,103
2 YEAR $14,896,552 $28,689,655
3 YEAR $16,000,000 $44,689,655
4 YEAR $17,103,448 $61,793,103
5 YEAR $18,206,897 $80,000,000
http://www.draftexpress.com/nba-contract-calculator?tsalary=80000000&years=5#ixzz0t24ZxlW0
The Bulls can still sign another MAX player or sign a boatload of quality role players.
Either way, they will be in contention in the East next year.
Rebuilding the Kings.
Doc Funk had tons of funny pics during the NBA Playoffs
and now you can check out their Free Agency pics!
http://docfunk.blogspot.com/2010/07/nba-free-agency-days-two-five.html
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
in fact, this is how the Joe Johnson signing went down
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
by Surprise Team on Jul 7, 2010 2:30 PM PDT up reply actions 5 recs
I don't know how the Bulls would be able to sign Rose
if Lebron signed, especially since Reinsdorf doesn’t exactly love the tax.
smell the ashes
by iamstern'skippah! on Jul 7, 2010 2:28 PM PDT reply actions
As I expected, the initial report was wrong.
The deal was actually:
5 years/$75 million
Rebuilding the Kings.
Thanks KF10, just saw that as well
I’ve edited the fanshot.
"Matt Cain's better at this than I've ever been at anything in my life. He's better at this than you'll ever be, at anything. Matt Cain has a gift. He has a gift, and when you acknowledge that, then maybe we will have something to talk about."
Here is the link:
RT @DnPauley: The Boozer contract is actually 5/75
Rebuilding the Kings.
Yes this is overpaying for Boozer
But Chicago now has a very excellent core. Boozer gives them the Post presence they need, and he is paired up with the defensive monster that he’s needed in Noah, and a budding star point guard in Rose. Add Deng in there, a very solid SF in his own right, plenty more cap space for flexibility, solid sophomore in Taj Gibson and they’re a couple pieces away from being contenders in the East.
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I wouldn't say this is overpaying for Boozer IMO.
At current market value, it is a fair contract. The only thing that can severely suppress that is:
1) Injury
2) Age (declining)
The first couple of years of the contract would be ok but the last remaining years (4/5 years)? I don’t know. Probably by then, the relative success brought with Boozer to the Bulls may compensate the potential negative net effect overall.
I mean, right now, Boozer is still one of the best PFs in the L. He is an all star talented player. Considering the state of the Bulls, the premise of acquiring Boozer is not all that bad. Not at all.
Rebuilding the Kings.
Yep, and if LBJ doesn't come over they still have a lot of money left to spend.
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Yes, "overpaying" is probably a bad word
I do love the idea that the owners are going to be begging to be protected from themselves though.
"Matt Cain's better at this than I've ever been at anything in my life. He's better at this than you'll ever be, at anything. Matt Cain has a gift. He has a gift, and when you acknowledge that, then maybe we will have something to talk about."
5/75 isn't too bad
Especially considering what we’ve seen so far. The first 3 years should probably be about appropriate, the last two likely won’t be.
Warriors and David Lee?
Contra costa times reports Warriors looking to sign-and -trade for Lee using Anthony Randolph, Turiaf, and others for D. Lee. WTF?
by longtimelistenerfirsttimecaller on Jul 7, 2010 4:49 PM PDT reply actions
Whats so weird about that?
Lee would be great in Golden State. Doesn’t play defense, but he’ll actually rebound the ball, and he’d fit well with Curry.
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isnt' that beidrins?
overpaying two rebounding, non-defense playing white guys? at least Lee can make a free throw. If they moved Andres, then maybe i get it. I thougth Randolph was the future with Steph… not so much anymore… I guess my point is that there doesn’t seem to be a plan for GS and with ownership in limbo, its a curious move IMO>
by longtimelistenerfirsttimecaller on Jul 7, 2010 5:06 PM PDT up reply actions
Andris Biedrins wishes he was David Lee
Biedrins is actually a decent shot blocker, but he can’t score or pass like Lee.
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I was under the impression that Biedrins was actually an okay passer
Because talent? You want to add a guy like boozer because hes talented? I’m sorry i just don’t see that as a valid reason. -- fffindeed
Compared to Lee
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
by Surprise Team on Jul 7, 2010 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions
David Lee is actually a very good passing big man
His 3.6 assists per game last year was best amongst centers, and 3rd amongst power forwards, behind only Boris Diaw and Josh Smith.
Biedrins averaged 1.7 assists per game, a career high for him.
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Yeah thats why
Biedrins isnt a good passer when compared to Lee’s passing abilities
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
by Surprise Team on Jul 7, 2010 7:53 PM PDT up reply actions
I just meant in general, not compared to Lee
I was just saying he isn’t necessarily a bad passer is all.
Because talent? You want to add a guy like boozer because hes talented? I’m sorry i just don’t see that as a valid reason. -- fffindeed
I agree
He isnt really a bad passer, hes alright when it comes to passing
"I have missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I have lost almost 300 games. On 26 occasions I have been entrusted to take the game winning shot...and missed. And I have failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why... I succeed." Michael Jordan.
by Surprise Team on Jul 7, 2010 8:05 PM PDT up reply actions
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