Bulls only move during a busy free agent signing period was failing to re-sign their top scorer. They gambled that no one else would overpay him and Detroit made them lose that bet. To lose Ben for nothing hurts a lot, but not as much as overpaying guys like Deng and getting stuck with them.
I was surprised to see Derrick and Tyrus on the summer league team. Derrick, because he is supposed to be working out with the USA National team in Las Vegas, but obviously that was a big factor in having the Bulls join the Vegas summer league this year, instead of Orlando, so Derrick could do both. And Tyrus? Well, what's the point. Are the Bulls going to try to dominate the summer leagues, where his lack of defense is less of a factor? You can't foul out in summer league, so it's perfect for Tyrus. He should stay there permanently. I was also surprised that the rookies were not on the roster, but they may be put on at the last minute.
Good that Noah is on the summer league team. Bad that he's in Vegas though!
Some misc NBA thoughts:
Shame on Rubio for entering the draft and then blowing off the team that picked him. What's the point of having a draft if the unpopular cities can't get the guys they pick?
Very tough break for Yao and Houston. He could very well never regain form.
Cleveland made a bigger move by resigning Varejao than by picking up Shaq, but they will be the favorites in the East next year.
Turkoglu leaving Portland at the altar to elope with Toronto shows two things. First, it's never a done deal until after they sign. And two, you must woo the wife!
And very clever of the Mavs to get Marion out of that Hedo four team shuffle. They need more than that though.
Lakers with Artest is going to be very interesting. They lose Ariza, but I think they still look good enough to be favorites in the West.
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