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JamesOn Curry Waived By Chicago

The Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has waived guard JamesOn Curry. Curry (6-3, 190), was selected by Chicago in the second round (51st overall) of NBA Draft 2007.

Via Press Release


Bulls Discover Some Trade Interest In Hughes

The Bulls have discovered some interest in guard Larry Hughes with the obvious caveat of exchanging troublesome contract for troublesome contract.

Since the Bulls need to thin out their backcourt, some possibilities could include Portland's Joe Przybilla, New York's Jared Jeffries, Dallas' Erick Dampier, or Denver's Kenyon Martin.

Via Daily Herald


Minimal Interest In Gordon Sign-And-Trade

The Bulls believe a contract in the neighborhood of $60 million over six seasons is fair for Ben Gordon.

"We will continue to talk to Ben's representative (Raymond Brothers) and look for ways to get him signed," General Manager John Paxson said in an e-mail statement.

"Every contract and negotiation is different, but we value Ben and respect the part he has played for us the past four seasons and certainly want him to be a part of our future, as well."

The issue with Gordon isn't so much whether he deserves more than $9.9 million per season but whether he can get a better contract from another team, either in the NBA or Europe.

So far, the sign-and-trade interest in Gordon has been minimal.

Via Daily Herald


Bulls Jul 2008 Archive

  • Bulls Sign Deng

    The Chicago Bulls announced today that the team has re-signed forward Luol Deng to a multi-year extension.

  • Brad Miller Back To Chicago?

    With Jerry Reinsdorf and director of player personnel Gar Forman taking a greater role in contract negotiations, Bulls GM John Paxson has been freed up to talk trades with other teams.

  • Deng And Bulls Agree On Deal

    Luol Deng and the Chicago Bulls have agreed to six-year contract that could be worth as much as $80 million.

  • Gordon Wants As Much As Deng

    Ben Gordon, sources said, is seeking a deal that is at least equal to Luol Deng's.

  • Deng Close To $70M Deal With Bulls?

    Sources say that Luol Deng and the Bulls are on the verge of completing a six-year, $70 million deal.

  • Gordon: Bulls Will Determine What Happens

    The restricted free agency process is extending for longer than what Ben Gordon was anticipating.

  • Bulls And Grizzlies' Sign-And-Trade Offers For Krstic

    At one point, the Grizzlies were offering a package that included either Kyle Lowry or Javaris Crittenton for Nenad Krstic.

  • Blazers Could Make Run At Deng Next Summer?

    Luol Deng looks like the best candidate of the remaining restricted free agents to take the one-year tender and try his luck again next summer.

  • Olympiakos Approached Deng For Euroleague Gig

    Olympiakos approached Luol Deng about defecting from the NBA before signing Josh Childress, but Deng declined.

  • Bobcats Not Entertaining Sign And Trade Offers For Okafor

    Despite nothing being imminent in terms of an agreement, the Charlotte Bobcats remain confident that they can retain starter Emeka Okafor.

  • Top Pick Rose Chooses adidas

    First overall pick Derrick Rose has chosen a shoe contract with Adidas over Nike.

  • Bulls Offering Deng Less Than Last Year

    Talks between Luol Deng and the Chicago Bulls have been amicable so far, but the sides remain far apart.

  • Deng To Deliver Chicago Ultimatum

    Luol Deng is prepared to leave Chicago as an unrestricted free agent next summer if they can't come together on terms by August 4th.

  • Bulls Coming To 2009 VSL

    The Chicago Bulls will be playing in the Vegas Summer League in 2009, and Boston and New Jersey could also be on their ways next season.

  • Bulls Far Apart In Talks With Gordon, Deng

    The Bulls are still far away in their talks with restricted free agents Ben Gordon and Luol Deng.

  • Chicago's Rose Pleads Guilty To Speeding

    Bulls' rookie guard Derrick Rose pleaded guilty on Monday to driving more than 40 mph over the speed limit in Illinois back in April.

  • Bulls Shut Down Rose With Knee Tendinitis

    The Bulls have shut down rookie guard Derrick Rose for the remainder of summer league play because of tendinitis in his right knee.

  • JamesOn Curry Suspended For One Game

    JamesOn Curry of the Bulls has been suspended without pay for one game for pleading guilty to resisting or obstructing an officer and public urination, in violation of the laws of State of Idaho and City of Boise.

  • Bulls' Rose To Play On US Select Team?

    Bulls' rookie Derrick Rose will be the only rookie invited to participate on the U.S. select team, which will scrimmage and practice against the senior team that plays in the Beijing Olympics.

  • Bulls' Rookie Rose Misses Summer League Game

    Derrick Rose sat out the Bulls' victory against Orlando in the summer league on Wednesday, and he may sit out the final two, as well.

  • Beasley Impressive As Heat Dominate Rose, Bulls

    Michael Beasley scored 28 points in 23 minutes on debut for the Miami Heat in the summer league, his team beating Derrick Rose and the Chicago Bulls 94-70.

  • Bulls To Keep Hinrich As Shooting Guard?

    Kirk Hinrich is a candidate to be shopped by the Bulls now that they drafted Derrick Rose.

  • Rose, Beasley To Face Off Monday

    Derrick Rose and Michael Beasley will face off for the first time in the NBA on Monday when the Bulls and Heat meet in summer league play.

  • Rose Battling Tendinitis In Right Knee

    Number one overall pick Derrick Rose is battling tendinitis in his right knee but still participated in the night session of Saturday’s double sessions for the Bulls.

  • Beasley Returns To Contact Drills

    Second overall pick Michael Beasley returned to contact drills for the Heat on Saturday afternoon, three days after slightly cracking his sternum.

  • Duhon To Sign With Knicks

    Chris Duhon will assume point guard duties in New York.

  • Bulls Hire Harris And Bickerstaff As Assistants

    The Chicago Bulls announced today that Del Harris, Bernie Bickerstaff & Bob Ociepka will be hired as assistant coaches on Vinny Del Negro’s coaching staff.

  • Reinsdorf, Paxson Meet With Deng

    Bulls' chairman Jerry Reinsdorf and General Manager John Paxson met Wednesday with Luol Deng and his agent to stress their desire to re-sign the forward.

  • Del Harris Leaving For Chicago?

    Del Harris joins Vinny Del Negro's staff in Chicago, leaving the Mavericks' organization after nine years of service.

  • D'Antoni Says He Likes Lee, But Trade Possible

    With the New York Knicks in the market for a point guard, Coach Mike D'Antoni took an opportunity to deny a report that he does not like David Lee's game but did acknowledge that the young forward may have to be moved for the better of the team

  • Knicks Interested In Duhon

    As free agency opened, the Knicks immediately went after Bulls' backup point guard Chris Duhon.

  • Tyrus Thomas To Play In Summer League

    Derrick Rose will be joined by Tyrus Thomas, Joakim Noah, Aaron Gray, and Demetris Nichols when the Bulls start play in Orlando on Monday.