MJ23 Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 (edited) One of the regrettable chapters in recent Bulls history was the failed free-agent pursuit of 2000. The No. 1 target was Toronto's Tracy McGrady, who was met at O'Hare Airport by mascots, Luv-a-Bulls and a three-piece band playing "Sweet Home Chicago." It was all for naught as McGrady chose Orlando. Nearly 10 years later, the Bulls may get another chance. McGrady recently left the Houston Rockets and both sides reportedly will seek a trade. Sources suggested the Bulls are open to acquiring McGrady, who is just 30 years old. The 6-foot-8 swingman is the NBA's highest-paid player at $23.2 million, but his contract ends after the season. A trade with the Bulls would almost have to include the expiring contracts of Brad Miller and Jerome James. The Bulls might also be interested in moving John Salmons to guarantee a larger amount of cap space next summer. He's owed $6.5 million next season but has an option to terminate the deal and become a free agent. Without Salmons on the payroll, the Bulls could have more than $20 million to spend on the 2010 free-agent class. McGrady had microfracture knee surgery in February. He returned to play briefly in six games for the Rockets, then complained about wanting a larger role and left the team. Last season he averaged 15.6 points in 35 games. Before that he averaged at least 21 points for eight straight years. "Whoever gets me is going to get a hungry player," McGrady said recently in the Houston Chronicle. "I don't care if I go to the moon. It doesn't matter." SOURCE : Daily Herald Edited December 30, 2009 by Michael Jordan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigdog17k Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 It would actually make sense for him to go there. I'd like to see him on the Bulls. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Check my Stats Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I wish the Raptors could trade for him. I think he can still be a contributor as long as he doesn't expect to be the top guy anymore, and his stats most likely won't be great anymore. He is still talented as hell, even if he is a step slower now. People forget he is 12 years pro already, so he isn't 'only' 30, he is an old 30, a lot of mileage on those legs. I am curios for what the Rockets are looking for, they were offered Arenas I heard and they decline. So I guess they don't want to take on any longer contracts. Don't know what they expect to get for a 30 year old on the decline who is the highest paid player and also expiring, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Feelgood Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I just hope he doesn't end up in Boston, New York, or LAL. Any other team would be fine (well, I'd hate to see him suit up for the Nuggets or the Jazz because they're division rivals). I would actually like to see him in Chicago. That'd be pretty cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poe Posted December 30, 2009 Report Share Posted December 30, 2009 I'd love to see him come over to Miami, though I'd prefer if he came over the off season so he doesn't ruin the chemistry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooh25 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Like, I've stated previously in other threads, this would be a win-win situation for Chicago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Who will we have to give up to get him though? I know Salmons is 90% going to be in it if a deal happens. Who else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest California Dreamin' Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Salmons, Miller, and James for T-Mac. T-Mac should be in Chicago this weekend working with Kobe's trainer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pooh25 Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 Who will we have to give up to get him though? I know Salmons is 90% going to be in it if a deal happens. Who else? Houston Receives;John Salmons(he can opt out), Brad Miller(expiring deal), and Jerome James(expiring deal). Chicago Receives:Tracy McGrady(expiring deal). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 If that trade does happen I hope the Bulls will add some quality free agents because the roster will be thin in terms of quality players that Vinny/future coach can use. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fresshh. Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 I don't want him in Chicago, his knee is messed up and he's injury prone, all he's going to do is take up space even though I think he's expiring. For him we lose a good player in Salmons who is not injury prone and that is younger and better, Brad is pretty mediocre as well, I don't want McGrady though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 You guys do realize that Houston's roster is full right? 3 for 1 won't work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newman Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 You guys do realize that Houston's roster is full right? 3 for 1 won't work. They can always release somebody if the deal is right. :glasses: If they get James they can just release him and they can release Mike Harris too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Rockets won't cut Mike Harris, they've had their eyes on him for far too long to just let him go like that. We would need to move 2 players, Harris and someone else like Joey Dorsey (Cook isn't moving). Unless Morey feels Dorsey will become a decent NBA player, I don't think he would mind parting with him. That is it though, other than those two players, no other Rocket will be moved in this deal. Personally, I don't like this deal one bit. We have a growing version of Brad Miller in David Andersen, James is as useless as Cook, and Salmons has been awful this year and I rather play Budinger/Taylor than him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJ23 Posted January 3, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Looks like we don't need T-Mac.He'll probably go to Knicks or Nets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dash Posted January 3, 2010 Report Share Posted January 3, 2010 Houston would have to be brain dead to send him to New York unless Gallo is coming back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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